RHUM CLEMENT - Shrubb - 40%
The Clément house, a historic figure of Martinican agricole rum, embodies the entire art of Creole living, blending family tradition with gourmet creativity. At the Habitation du Simon, in François, sugarcane is treated as a true noble plant, giving rise to AOC agricole rums that have made the brand's reputation. In this world, Clément Shrubb holds a special place, heir to the orange liqueur recipes once prepared in Creole homes during the year-end festivities. This emblematic specialty celebrates the meeting of agricole rum and garden citrus fruits, in a warm and festive style. The Clément signature is found in the precision of the blends, the balance of sugar, and the emphasis on the fruit. Shrubb 40% is now established as an essential reference to discover this style, both authentic and decidedly modern.
Clément Shrubb 40% is made from a blend of white and aged agricole rums, derived from freshly pressed pure sugarcane juice, carefully selected for their roundness and aromatic expression. These rums serve as a base for a maceration of sweet and bitter orange peels, sometimes complemented by fine spices such as cinnamon or vanilla, which add depth and dimension. The work on the zests, dried then infused, is at the heart of the recipe, ensuring an orange profile that is both bright and complex without becoming heavy. The sugar is precisely dosed to obtain a rich yet digestible liqueur, where the agricole rum remains clearly present in the background. The blend then rests in a vat to meld, homogenize the texture, and harmonize the aromas before bottling. The result is a perfectly balanced orange liqueur based on agricole rum, designed as much for pure tasting as for creative mixology.
On tasting, Clément Shrubb 40% reveals a golden orange robe, bright and warm, immediately evoking candied citrus. The nose is intense and gourmand, with fresh orange peel, marmalade, candied orange, and zest, enhanced by notes of vanilla, mild spices, and a hint of agricole rum. On the palate, the attack is smooth and enveloping, with a sweetness perfectly balanced by the liveliness of the orange and the presence of the rum. Flavors of candied citrus, gingerbread, cane sugar, and slightly bitter zests follow elegantly, never becoming cloying. The finish is long, bright, carried by a noble bitterness of peel and a controlled warmth that leaves the palate clean. Served chilled or on ice, Clément Shrubb wonderfully accompanies year-end celebrations, citrus desserts, fruit tarts, crêpes Suzette, chocolate fondant, or simple fresh pineapple. It also shines in cocktails, in a revisited Ti Punch, an exotic Spritz, or as an aromatic touch in a glass of champagne to bring a Creole signature.
