Dillon Rhum Blanc Agricole 40
Dillon Rhum Blanc Agricole 40 is an 80-proof (40% ABV) UNAGED rhum agricole from Martinique — distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice (not molasses) under the strict production rules of the AOC Rhum Agricole Martinique, rested briefly in inert vessels and bottled clear, in a 750mL bottle. The 40° expression is the lighter export bottling of the Dillon blanc, reduced further than the standard 50–55° blancs for a softer, more approachable profile while keeping the cane-juice character intact. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
- Size: 750mL (per live tag; EU listings show 700mL)
- Age: Unaged (blanc) — no wood aging
- Origin: Martinique, French Caribbean — AOC Rhum Agricole Martinique
- Production: Fresh-pressed sugarcane juice (vesou); slow column distillation; brief rest in inert vessels before reduction and bottling
Cane Juice, Not Molasses
Rhum agricole starts where most rum ends: the fresh juice of locally grown sugarcane, crushed within days of harvest, rather than molasses. Under the Martinique AOC — the only AOC designation for rum anywhere — the rules govern the cane, the distillation, and the bottling, and the Dillon blanc follows them to the letter: slow column stills, a few months of rest, then reduction to 40° for this lighter export expression. The result is rum that tastes like the cane field — grassy, citrused, and floral. Explore the Dillon collection and more rhum agricole at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the existing listing and European retailer notes: light and soft on the palate, with the typical notes of sugar cane — citrus, aromatic herbs, and light florals on the nose; the palate is vigorous yet harmonious, with fresh fruit, a light spicy touch, and tropical-fruit and vegetal aromatic intensity.
How to Enjoy
This is a Ti' Punch rum first and foremost: cane syrup, a coin of lime, and the rhum over ice — the AOC serve. It also lifts any cocktail that wants grassy brightness instead of molasses weight: try it in a Daiquiri variation or a Rhum Swizzle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rhum agricole?
Rum distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses. In Martinique it is governed by the AOC Rhum Agricole Martinique, which sets production rules from the cane field to the bottle.
Is Dillon 40 aged?
No — blanc means unaged. It rests briefly in inert vessels before bottling and never sees wood.
What is the difference between Dillon 40 and a 50° rhum?
The 40° is reduced further after distillation for a lighter, softer export expression; the higher-degree blancs (50–55°) are more intense and closer to the traditional Martinique serve.
Add Dillon Rhum Blanc Agricole 40 to your order from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — unaged Martinique cane-juice rum.