La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc 110 Proof
La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc 110 Proof is an unaged Martinique rhum agricole bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV) in a 1-liter bottle — distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice (never molasses) in a copper single-column still, rested briefly in stainless steel, and certified under the Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 55% (110 proof)
- Style: Blanc — unaged rhum agricole from fresh sugarcane juice
- Size: 1L
- Still: copper single-column ("Coeur de Canne" — the heart of the cane)
- Certification: AOC Martinique
- Distillery: La Favorite, Lamentin, Martinique — founded 1842, family-owned
The Heart of the Cane
La Favorite is one of the last two family-owned distilleries on Martinique, producing under 500,000 liters of AOC rhum a year from cane contracted with local farmers. The estate dates to 1842 in Lamentin — water-wheel powered at first, shuttered by bankruptcy in 1875 and an 1891 hurricane, then revived in 1909 by Henri Dormoy, who laid a plantation railway and installed the column still and steam engine still in use in spirit today. Every rhum exported to the US is distilled and bottled on site. At 55%, this blanc is the distillery's full-throated expression — the "Coeur de Canne," the heart of the sugarcane-juice spirit. Explore more cane spirits in rum and everything from La Favorite Distillery.
Tasting Notes
The fresh, smooth aroma is accented by tropical florals. The body is rich in citrus and pear, followed by citrus and fresh sugarcane juice in the finish — grassy, vibrant, and unmistakably agricole. This is Ti' Punch rhum in its purest form: bold enough at 110 proof to stand up to lime and cane syrup without losing its cane-juice soul.
How to Enjoy
Drink it the Martinique way — a Ti' Punch: rhum, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of cane syrup, built in the glass ("chacun prépare sa propre mort" — each prepares their own). It also brings serious backbone to a daiquiri or any rum cocktail that needs a high-proof agricole lift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rhum agricole?
Rhum distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses — grassy, vegetal, and vibrant, protected in Martinique by the AOC.
What does AOC Martinique mean?
Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée certification: strict rules on cane origin, fermentation, distillation, and bottling, all on the island of Martinique.
Is La Favorite Blanc aged?
No — it's a blanc, rested briefly after distillation and bottled unaged to preserve the fresh cane character.
How strong is it?
110 proof (55% ABV) — full-strength agricole, made for Ti' Punch and bold cocktails.
Ti' Punch starts here — order La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc 110 Proof online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.