Distillery
Agricole J.M
Agricole J.M (commonly known as Rhum J.M) is a producer of rhum agricole based in Fonds‑Préville, Macouba, Martinique. It produces a range of white and aged AOC Martinique rhums, emphasizing the volcanic terroir and a locally managed sugarcane supply chain.
- Macouba · Martinique · Martinique (France)
- Since 1845
- 13 products
The story
The origins lie at the site of Habitation Fonds‑Préville; in 1845 Jean‑Marie Martin purchased the property and converted the sucrerie into a distillery, marking barrels with his initials (J.M). During the 20th century the estate passed to the Crassous de Médeuil family; in 2002 the local Groupe Bernard Hayot (GBH) acquired the distillery and subsequently invested in modernization while preserving production traditions.
Production philosophy
To showcase terroir and the freshness of raw material: production based on locally grown cane (with its own nursery), respect for the surrounding ecosystem and transmission of traditional know‑how to express the characteristics of Macouba's volcanic soils.
Territory
Fonds‑Préville, Macouba (slopes of the Montagne Pelée), Martinique. Volcanic soil rich in andesite and a tropical climate that influence the aromatic profile of the cane.
Production method
Rhum agricole produced from fermented sugarcane juice (vesou) and distilled on copper creole column stills. The distillery manages a nursery and plantations, presses the cane immediately upon arrival and transfers the distillate to maturation according to the different cuvées.
Distillation
Copper creole column stills (two plate columns), typical rhum agricole distillation; distilled with head/final cuts around 70–73% ABV before maturation.
Ageing
Maturation in oak barrels (new or used) with in‑house management of toasting/charring; barrels vary in capacity and origin and part of the aging is managed to develop vanilla, caramel and spicy profiles.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Macouba
- Categories
- rhum agricole (AOC Martinique)
- white rums
- aged rums
- vintage and limited editions
- craft rum production
- Raw materials
- sugarcane juice (vesou)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American oak (ex‑bourbon barrels)
- French oak
- barrels of variable capacity 55–400 L
- Representative products
- Rhum Agricole 25 Anni - Signature 1997 - Agricole J.M
- Rhum Agricole Hors d’Age - Canopèe - Agricole J.M
- Rhum J.M Hors D'Age Millesime - Astucciato - Agricole J.M
- Rhum JM Blanc - Agricole J.M
- Rhum JM Blanc Jardin Macuba - Edizione limitata - Agricole J.M
- Rhum JM Canopèe Hors D'age - 70cl - Agricole J.M
- Rhum JM Epices Creoles IG Antilles Francaises VO - Agricole J.M
- Rhum JM Fumee Volcanique IG Antilles Francaises ESB - Agricole J.M
- Rhum Jm Hors D'Age 2001 single barrel - Agricole J.M
- Rhum JM Hors D'age 2009 - 70cl - Agricole J.M.
- Rhum Jm Hors D'Age Millesime 2007 - Agricole J.M
- Rhum JM Jardin Fruite IG Antilles Francaises ESB - Agricole J.M
- Rhum J.M Blanc 50°
- Rhum J.M Blanc 55°
- Rhum J.M XO (Extra Old)
- Rhum J.M VSOP
- Rhum J.M Terroir Volcanique
- Rhum J.M Signature (vintage/over 25 years)
- Rhum J.M Canopée – 6 years
What makes it distinctive
- Production site: Habitation Fonds‑Préville, Macouba, Martinique (slopes of the Montagne Pelée).
- Documented foundation in 1845 by Jean‑Marie Martin.
- Producer of rhum agricole with AOC Martinique designation.
- Management of its own nursery and local cane production (over 75% of the cane comes from the immediate surroundings).
- Distillation on two copper creole column stills; typical rhum agricole production from vesou.
- Aging in American and French oak barrels (55–400 L) with controlled charring; part of the cooperage is managed internally.
- Acquisition and relaunch by Groupe Bernard Hayot (GBH) in 2002, with modernization works and environmental initiatives to reduce waste.