{"product_id":"hse-rhum-blanc-agricole-high-proof","title":"HSE Rhum Blanc Agricole High Proof","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout HSE Rhum Blanc Agricole High Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        Today the Martinique rhum agricole (a term for rum, produced from sugar cane juice) is the only one in the rhum category with the AOC designation. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the French variant of certification for geographically protected wine, spirit, and food, which ensures the quality, authenticity, and character of the rhum. After the sugar cane is harvested, it's taken to the mills in order to extract the juice. After filtration, the juice is fermented and distilled. Both unaged \"Blanc\" and aged \"Old\" expressions are produced, the latter employing barrels that used to hold bourbon, cognac, sherry, and whiskey.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe award-winning Rhum Blanc Agricole is the one that established the reputation of HSE. It's a classic that comes in an 80 and 110-proof version. The latter is a powerful, bold, and intense yet fresh spirit with fruity, floral, and spice notes that fit well into a number of cocktails ― especially with that higher alcohol content. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nGet your bottle today!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caskers-brand-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout HSE Rhum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                                            \"HSE\" stands for Habitation Saint Etienne. Built in the 19th century on the island of Martinique, a French island in the Caribbean Sea, it served as a sugar plantation and refinery before being transformed into a distillery in 1882 by the industrious Amédée Aubéry. In the following decades, it became thoroughly modernized, expanded, and connected to the railway. The building collapsed after being in operation for nearly a century and was bought and rebuilt in 1994 by Yves and José Hayot. They began restoring the historical site and relaunched the Saint Etienne brand.                                        \u003cdiv class=\"brand-link\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/?brand_dropdown=3392\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore all HSE Rhum bottles \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caskers-spirit-type-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Rum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRum history allegedly started in the Carribiens in the 17th century when they started to ferment and distill molasses, a byproduct of sugar production. Most of the Rum is aged in oak or ex-wine casks, giving its color and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe distinguish between 4 different Rum categories, where white or unaged rum is mainly used in cocktails, while dark, spiced, and añejo (aged) rum are mostly enjoyed neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/rum\/\"\u003eselection of rums\u003c\/a\u003e, find your new favorite in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/top-10-rum\/\"\u003eTop 10 rums\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/gifts-rum\/\"\u003eThe best gifts for rum drinkers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Caskers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51418062553301,"sku":null,"price":46.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/hse_rhum_blanc_agricole_high_proof_1_2.jpg?v=1745680669","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/hse-rhum-blanc-agricole-high-proof","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}