agricole – DRINKS ENTHUSIAST

Rhum J.M.

The island of Martinique heralds some of the most well-known agricole brands available, including Rhum Clément, but it’s the partner in Rhum J.M. that this article will be focusing on, as we dive into this northern based rhum. The journey begins in the late 17th century where the famous Pére Labat, the Jesuit priest credited with proliferatingContinue reading “Rhum J.M.”

Rhum Clément

Agricole is becoming more and more frequent within bars across the UK as bartenders are starting to embrace its sugar cane juice qualities. There are numerous brands leading the way, including Rhum Clément of Martinique, part of the French Caribbean Islands that also includes the likes of Guadeloupe and Saint-Barthélemy. It’s Rhum Clément I’ll be focusing on here, lookingContinue reading “Rhum Clément”

R. St Barth Announces Bohemian Brands Distribution

R. St Barth has changed distribution after 4 years in the UK market. Emerging distribution company Bohemian Brands of London is a new fit for R. St Barth due to its focus on small batch, leading brands. R. St Barth is also pleased to retain its UK Brand Manager in Dave Marsland of Drinks Enthusiast.Continue reading “R. St Barth Announces Bohemian Brands Distribution”

IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014

The 23rd July saw me travelling down to London to a rather prestigious event where some of the elite spirits would be showcased. A rather bold concept, but when you have the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2014 winners, who incidentally were announced that very morning for, in one room, it’s an honour toContinue reading “IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014”

Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes

Everyone loves a celebrity producing a spirit. Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head have been in the news lately becoming the official vodka of The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary, with much fanfare, cocktail competitions and events. Footballer Mikael Silvestre decided to follow in Dan Aykroyd’s footsteps and be behind a rum from the island of St Barts, creatingContinue reading “Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes”