Rum Flashcards
What sugar cane species may be used for Martinique AOP
Saccharum officinarum
Saccharum spontaneum
or their hybrids
What is the abv for sugarcane juice for Martinique AOP?
3.5-7.5%
What kind of still is used for Martinique AOP?
Continuous reflex column still
What is the alcohol percentage of Martinique AOP when it comes off the still?
65-75%
may be watered back with deminierlaized and distilled water
What are the aging designations of Martinique AOP?
Blanc: 8 weeks in tank Eleves sous bois- 12 mo in oak Vieux/VO: 3 yrs in oak <650 ml VSOP: min 4 yrs XO: min 6 yrs Vintage: 6 yrs. Indicates year of distillation
What are synonyms for VSOP in Martinique AOP? What is the aging?
Reserve Speciale
Cuvee Speciale
Tres Vieux
min 4 yrs in oak <650 L
What are synonyms for XO in Martinique AOP? What is the aging?
Hors d’Age
Extra Vieux
Grande Reserve
min 6 yrs in oak <650 L
Name 3 distilleries of Martinique.
The Favorite JM Neisson Depaz Saint James Simon La Mauny
What are the label indication of Martinique AOP?
Blanc
Ambre
Vieux
*Rhum Agricole” must appear on the label
What are the four major categories of rum?
Light
Dark
Demerara
Agricole
Name a Barbados rum.
Mount Gay
Four Square
Name a Demerara Rum.
El Dorado
Pyrat
Name a Jamaican Rum.
Appleton Estate
Myers
Name a Haitian Rum
Barbancourt
also an Agricole
Name a Puerto Rican Rum
Bacardi
Don Q
