Clement 10 Year Rhum Vieux
Clement 10 Year Rhum Vieux is an 84 proof (42% ABV), 750mL decade-aged rhum agricole from Martinique — fresh sugarcane juice distilled in the French island tradition, then rested ten years in carefully selected oak barrels under the Caribbean sun. A full decade of tropical aging concentrates the spirit the way temperate climates never could: deep amber color, profound complexity, and the AOC Martinique guarantee of no added sugar or coloring. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: rhum agricole vieux, 10 years in oak
- Production: AOC Martinique — fresh cane juice, distilled and aged on Martinique
- Additives: none — no added sugar or coloring
A Decade Under the Caribbean Sun
Tropical aging is rum's great accelerator: a year in a Martinique warehouse extracts more from the wood than several years in Scotland or Kentucky. Ten years of it turns Clément's cane-juice spirit into something profound — dried fruit, fine spice, and delicate vanilla on the nose; caramelized oak, dark chocolate, candied fruit, and honey on the palate; tobacco and spice in the long, warm finish. This is the bottle for the rum drinker who has worked through the XOs and VSOPs and wants the full statement: the oldest standard expression in the Clément range, and one of the great aged agricoles in the world. Browse more premium aged rum and explore the Rhum Clement collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense and complex — dried fruit, vanilla, toasted wood, a hint of tobacco (retailer-sourced).
Palate: Full-bodied and harmonious — caramelized oak, dark chocolate, spices, honey, subtle fruity sweetness.
Finish: Long-lasting, warm and smooth, with spicy-woody nuances and fine vanilla.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature — a decade of tropical oak deserves nothing between you and the glass. A single drop of water will open the dried-fruit aromatics further.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Clement 10 Year aged?
Ten years in oak barrels on Martinique.
What proof is Clement 10 Year Rhum Vieux?
84 proof (42% ABV).
Why is tropical aging important?
Heat and humidity accelerate the spirit's interaction with the wood, so ten tropical years develop far more depth than the same time in a cooler climate.
How is this different from the Clement XO?
The 10 Year spends four more years in oak than the XO (minimum 6 years), gaining deeper color, more dark-chocolate and tobacco character, and a longer finish.
Ten years of Martinique sunshine, one extraordinary bottle — shop Clement 10 Year Rhum Vieux online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.