Ferroni La Dame Jeanne 16 (Rhum)

La Dame Jeanne 16 is a South African white bottled by Maison Ferroni in its cask strength, unsweetened style. Pot distilled and left unaged, it carries the bold, high ester funk that has made South African cane spirit a cult favourite among adventurous drinkers, with a character tasters tend to recognise instantly.

Bottled at 57%, the nose leans heavily on solvents, with banana, earthy notes and a glue like funk that signals serious pot still intensity. The palate is the surprise, turning oily and unexpectedly sweet, thick and sugar laced where the aroma promised something austere, before a warm, weighty finish. There is no added sugar here; the sweetness is the spirit's own. This is a rum for those who chase heavy, funky whites and enjoy the way a aggressive nose can give way to a generous palate, sipped slowly neat or built into a high impact cocktail.