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One of the most fascinating aspects of the rum world is the mind-boggling variety of styles that result from virtually every step in the production process. In the case of the J.M Rhum Agricole Terroir Volcanique, it's a combination of features that produce an uncommonly singular profile for its sub-$40 price point.
It starts with J.M.'s sugar cane, grown entirely on the distillery's estate in the heavily volcanic soils of the slopes of Mt. Pelée, Martinique's landmark mountain and the heart and soul of the J.M. distillery. It continues with the distillery's Creole copper column still, and finishes with Master Blender Karine Lassalle's innovative double-barreling regimen. The new make is first subjected to re-charred, used bourbon barrels then finished in heavy "alligator char" ex-rum barrels, all of which results in a distinctively complex spirit that still retains the youthful signature of cane juice base.
The 96-point Terroir Volcanique offers up "more fun and intrigue than should be possible in a rum at this price point," as B-21 Spirits Buyer Andrew Kitz notes. With plenty of fruit-forward charm to go around, the Terroir Volcanique also asserts the barrel character and its volcanique origins in a firm, smoky minerality that balances the luxurious rhum agricole flavors and aromas. It's a rum made for sipping, but it's bound to add layers of nuance to all your favorite tiki cocktails as well. And now at a market-best price under $35, it's easy to go big and make it a staple in your home bar. | 
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