Clement Premiere Canne versus Canne Bleue

[Tiare]

Hi all, i wonder what is the tasting notes difference between these 2 agricoles?

Clement Premiere Canne 80 proof

Clement Canne Bleu 100 proof

[Brigand]

Letґs bring this question back at top Tiare as I myself am curious to know too.
Found a shop that offers the Clement Canne Bleue for the same price as the El Dorado 15.
To be honest, for that money I rather have a bottle of the ED 15 that I know and like as oppossed by a rum that ґjustґ peaked my curiosity.
Now, I am not saying I ainґt buying it, but a little more info about it from people who had it and tried it would be sweet!

Regards

[TheRumelier]

I recently aquired both of these rums but have not tried them yet. Sounds like a good project for tomorrow as I am enjoying a glass of Cruzan Single Barrel right now. Will post a answer tomorrow.drooling.gif

[TheRumelier]

Firstly I must say that Agricole Rhums are not my strength, in terms of knowledge and drinkability, but I thought what the hell, let me see if I can convert myself. I started with the Premiere Canne first, straight up in a flare style glass, once I had managed to get the broken cork out. The aroma was as expected from an agricole rhum with no trace of molasses (oh how I miss that!!) lots of alcohol, very fresh, slightly floral with traces of almonds. The taste was typical of a French Rhum, almonds again with hints of spice and peppers and a little sweet burn. Not a great finish.
The Canne Bleue was next up. If I remember correctly this is a single cane rhum. The aroma was much easier on the nose with a lot less burn, considering it was a stronger rum. The taste was fairly similar but as the nose had suggested, a little smoother on the palate and a much better finish.
To be honest these drinks are not best drank neat, but I wanted to try and get a handle on them. Next time I will mix them with some soda and see how they stand, but they would probably be best in a Ti Punch. I would definetly go for the Bleue if I had to make a choice though. I'm not sure of the price points as mine came from unusual sources!eek.gif

[Brigand]

Firstly I must say that Agricole Rhums are not my strength, in terms of knowledge and drinkability, but I thought what the hell, let me see if I can convert myself. I started with the Premiere Canne first, straight up in a flare style glass, once I had managed to get the broken cork out. The aroma was as expected from an agricole rhum with no trace of molasses (oh how I miss that!!) lots of alcohol, very fresh, slightly floral with traces of almonds. The taste was typical of a French Rhum, almonds again with hints of spice and peppers and a little sweet burn. Not a great finish.
The Canne Bleue was next up. If I remember correctly this is a single cane rhum. The aroma was much easier on the nose with a lot less burn, considering it was a stronger rum. The taste was fairly similar but as the nose had suggested, a little smoother on the palate and a much better finish.
To be honest these drinks are not best drank neat, but I wanted to try and get a handle on them. Next time I will mix them with some soda and see how they stand, but they would probably be best in a Ti Punch. I would definetly go for the Bleue if I had to make a choice though. I'm not sure of the price points as mine came from unusual sources!eek.gif

The guy where I buy most my rums told me the same about the Canne Bleue, that it came to it's best in a Ti Punch.
Thanks for the comparison notes, I'll get me a bottle of Canne Bleue just to make some Ti Punches.

Don't you hate it when the cork breaks and gets stuck in the bottleneck, especially when ya can't get it out easily and the corkdebris ends up in the bottle HMMR!

[TheRumelier]

Don't you hate it when the cork breaks and gets stuck in the bottleneck, especially when ya can't get it out easily and the corkdebris ends up in the bottle HMMR!

Thats when the teeth come in handy!! The plastic top actually came off the synthetic cork, so no debris this time.