Intro
Since we introduced the Agricoles from Martinique on our blog a few weeks ago, we now want to spotlight one of the most iconic and rare bottles from Martinique:
The first aged Vintage Rhum from Jacques Bally – distilled back in 1924! This bottle truly contains liquid history, not only because of its nearly century-long age but even more because there are just a handful of other Vintage Rhums from Martinique from this era – like some other J.Bally and St. James bottles.
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Unique History and Origins
After the devastating eruption of Mount Pelée on May 8, 1902, Plantation Lajus went bankrupt. Jacques Bally saw an opportunity and bought the abandoned plantation in 1917 at a favorable price. He repaired the distillation equipment and modernized the setup, soon acquiring additional equipment from the Habitation Dariste to expand production even further.
Since that time the Bally Rhums became more and more famous for the high quality.
The iconic pyramide bottle shape was also an idea of Jacques Bally and was – beside being an eyecatcher – a big step to build a recognizable brand lasting until today.
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The Brand's Journey
In the 1980s, Bally was acquired by Rémy Cointreau, and production initially moved to the Domaine du Simon Distillery before later shifting to Saint James. Today, the brand is part of the La Martiniquaise portfolio, continuing to produce rhums that honor the spirit of Bally’s original vision.
Read more about distilleries and brands on Martinique in our post The Producers & Brands Family Tree.
A True Unicorn in Rum History
We are proud to offer a rare J.Bally 1924 – a bottle that stands as a true unicorn in rum history.
Click here to view and bid on the J.Bally 1924 in our current auction.
That promising colour and the fact it was bottled with an ABV of 45% makes it even more interesting to taste. Talking about the taste – and the fact that we saldy had no chance yet to try that beauty… here a link to get a feeling about the taste:
Visit The Lone Caner's website for more information about the J. Bally 1924
Good luck in bidding and adding that very unique bottle to your collection!