Ferroni La Dame Jeanne 11 Rhum Cabo Verde

Ferroni La Dame Jeanne 11 Rhum Cabo Verde is a pure cane juice rum from Cap Verde, where the local grogue tradition makes spirit much like agricole though it cannot use the protected name. Bottled by Maison Ferroni, a French house known for cask strength, unsweetened work, this column distilled white comes at a robust 57%.

The profile is fruity and characterful with a wild streak. Honey, fresh fruit and a fermented edge lead the nose, the palate is fruity and vegetal with raspberry and a peppery lift, and the finish carries sugarcane, grass and more raspberry. There is real length and aromatic energy here, with the proof pushing hard against the spirit's untamed side. A vivid, agricole style grogue for drinkers who want fresh, fruity cane character with a rustic edge, at home neat or in a Ti Punch.