La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc 100 Proof
La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc 100 Proof is a 50% ABV (100 proof) rhum agricole in a 1L bottle — distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice in a copper column still at La Favorite, one of the last family-owned distilleries in Martinique, founded in 1842. This is the "Coeur de Canne" — the heart of the cane — unaged, rested only in stainless steel, and bottled at the distillery at a full 100 proof to preserve every aromatic the grass, cucumber and sugarcane nose can carry. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Style: rhum agricole blanc (unaged, AOC Martinique)
- Distillation: copper column still, from fresh sugarcane juice
- Distillery: La Favorite, Martinique — founded 1842, family-owned
The Raw Heart of Martinique's Cane Fields
Most rum starts with molasses; rhum agricole starts with juice, and you taste the difference in the first sip. La Favorite cuts cane in the volcanic soils of central Martinique, ferments the juice, and runs it through a copper column still the family has been refining for over 180 years. At 100 proof there is no hiding place — fresh grass, cucumber, cane juice, citrus and pear all arrive intact, which is exactly why bartenders reach for it first. For more, browse rum, spirits and the La Favorite Distillery collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh grass, cucumber, sugarcane, subtle spice. Palate: complex and layered — citrus, pear, cocoa, marshmallow, refined sugar. Finish: sweet yet balanced, grassy and floral with a hint of fresh fruit.
How to Enjoy
The bartender's choice for a Ti' Punch — cane syrup, a squeeze of lime, this rhum, neat or over ice. Sipped neat it rewards attention; in a Daiquiri it turns grassy and electric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rhum agricole? A French-style rum distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, made under AOC rules in Martinique — grassier, funkier and more aromatic than molasses rum.
What does 100 proof mean here? 50% ABV — the classic Martinique bottling strength for rhum blanc, strong enough to carry the full cane character.
Is La Favorite still independent? Yes — founded in 1842, it remains one of the last family-owned distilleries in Martinique, producing under 500,000 liters of AOC rhum a year.
Cane juice, copper, and 180 years of practice — order La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.