Varieties of sugarcane

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I would like to make a list of the monovarieties of sugar cane used for rum, for now I have grouped these together, what others do you know?

[1] Canne Red.(B64.277),.(R579), (B64.123)
[2] Canne Blue.(B69.566)
[3] Canne Black. (B46.364)
[4] Canne Cristalline. (Non Hybrid)
[5] Canne D’Or (or Paille). (R570)
[6] Canne Roseau (or Reed).(B59.92)
[7] Canne Jaune. (R573)
[8] Canne Grise.
[9] Canne Genou Cassé.
[10] Canne Baltazia.
[11] Canne Créole (o Criolla).
[12] Canne O’thaiti (Otaïti).
[13] Canne Zicak (o Zizak).(B80.08)
[14] Canne Morada.
[15] Canne Thailandese.
[16] Canne Cannelle. (B82.033)
[17] Canne Caïmite or Matos. (B80.0689)
[18] Canne Red Eye (or Zyé rouj)(B73.419)
[19] Juicy Canne.
[20] Green Cane. (B76.56)
[21] Geyko Cane (R583)
[22] K-vàng Cane.
[23] Purple Cane
[24] Kariba Cane. (FR80.0050)
[25] Doucelette Cane.
[26] Vanille Cane (B51.129)
[27] Fer Cane (B75.368)
[28] Malanoi (o Malavoi) Cane (Non Hybrid)
[29] Rubanée Cane (Non Hybrid)
[30] Nkomazi Cane.
[31] Pen Epi Lèt.
[32] Haitiana .(Farine France/ Hasco/ Petekoka/ Madame Meuze/ Toro/ Dakoun/ Saint à Clou/ Colembator/ Hawaii(white and red)/ Passterie/ Poule Poule)
[33] BH10(12) and BA11569 Cane
[34] B34104 Cane
[35] B37161 Cane
[36] Java indigenous cane
[37] Cariz Cane
[38] Moro del Levante Cane
[39] UT-3 Cane
[40] Green Thârêt Cane
[41] Caña Dulce
[42] Caña Dura
[43] Nossa Terra Pieta(or Preta)/ Nossa Terra Branca/ Nossa Bourbon/ Enrichcada Cane
[44] Canne Langouste
[45] Canne du Chef (or Orange)
[46] Canne Almil
[47] Canne Blanquilla
[48] Canne Lahaina (o Batavia,Vellai,Blanche,Caiana,Otaheité)
[49] Canne Preta Noir
[50] Canne Xitra
[51] Canne Rocha
[52] Canne R585
[53] Canne Rouge Bordeaux
[54] Canne Georgia Red
[55] Canne Yellow lady (B89.447)
[56] Canne Clean Ester (B5992)
[57] Canne Lodger (B63.118)
[58] Canne Purple Tallboy (B69.666)
[59] Canne Cain (B77.602)
[60] Canne Lacalome Red (B80.689)
[61] Canne HoCP 96.540, L01.299, HoCP 09.804, Ho12.615
[62] Canne F10 / F16
[63] Java Mexican Cane
[64] Canne Castilla
[65] Canne CP73, CP2085
[66] Canne Javas Branca/ Amarela/ Preta
[67] Caña de altura R11(azul)/ R4(verde)
[68] Lousiana Purple Cane
[69] Canne B47.258
[70] Canne Q-124
[71] Canne kō Manulele/kō Pilimai/ kō Kea/ kō Lahi/ Mahai’ula/ Papa’a/ Pakaweli/ and other 27
[72] Canne R582
[73] Canne Cubana Negra
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The first letter designates where the sugar cane originated, Example: R = Réunion, B = Barbados, FR=Guadalupa, MEX=Mexico, SP= Brasil . The first two numbers indicate when the cane hybrid was created and the other numbers refer to the number of attempts that were made to create the hybrid. Example: B51.129 indicates that the cane was from Barbados and was created in 1951 after 129 attempts.
B - means the cane is from Barbados, the home of rum,
69 - created in 1969, and
566 - after 566 attempts (to hybridize).

Please note that almost all the cane used in Martinique is actually from Barbados. The real background is that cane was introduced into the Carribean by Columbus - today the hybrids are really a combinations of three basic varieties:

  1. “Wild” Saccharum Robustum from New Guinea
  2. “Rustic” Saccharum Spontaneum, more resistant to hurricanes with its deep running roots.
  3. “Noble” Saccharum Officinarum, rich in sugar.

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[1] La Favorite Riviere Bel’air/ A1710 La Perle Rare (R579)/ Macoucherie Blanc
[2] Clement canne Bleue
[3] Bologne black cane
[4] Vieux Sajous Velier
[5] HSE canne d’or
[6] La favorite La Digue
[7] Pere Labat canne jaune
[8] Bielle Canne Grise
[9] Bielle Canne Genou Cassé
[10] Bielle Canne Baltazia
[11] La favorite La Créole
[12] Tamure or Manutea
[13] Neisson L’Esprit Bio (blend)
[14] Paranubes caña Morada
[15] Chalong Bay
[16] Neisson L’Esprit Bio (blend)
[17] Papa Rouyo Vwayaj
[18] Neisson (blend)
[19] River Antoine
[20] Montebello Winch
[21] Neisson Organic Blanc (blend)
[22] Sampan
[23] Engenhos Do Norte purple cane
[24] A1710 La Perle Fine (blend)
[25] A1710 La Perle Fine (blend)
[26] Neisson (blend)
[27] Neisson (blend)
[28] Neisson (blend)
[29] Neisson (blend)
[30] Mhoba
[31] A1710 La Perle Brute (blend)
[32] Clairin (blend)
[33] Old Rum 1900
[34] Old Rum 1934
[35] Old Rum 1937
[36] Nusa Caña
[37] Ferroni São Tomé
[38] Ferroni Qasab
[39] Laodi
[40] Terre du Sud cuvée canne vert(blend with rouge bordeaux cane)
[41] Paranubes (blend)
[42] Paranubes (blend)
[43] Grogue Cap. Verde (blend)
[44] Terre du Sud
[45] Terre du Sud (blend)
[46] Occidens (blend)
[47] Occidens (blend)
[48] Maui Old Lahaina
[49] São Tomé
[50] São Tomé
[51] São Tomé
[52] Saint james blanc (blend with B59.92)
[53] Terre du Sud (blend)
[54] Richland
[55-60] Renegade
[61] Bayou (blend)
[62] Renaissance 2015 56%
[63] Krassel Peralta
[64] Centenario (blend)
[65] Zacapa (blend)
[66] Cachaça Marquesa (blend)
[67] Andina Caña Alta
[68] Duckett
[69] RhumRhum PMG
[70] Husk
[71] KōHana (blend and monovarietal)
[72] Reimonenq R582
[73] El Amparo
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Wow, this is a very special and in-depth topic. Honestly, I didn’t know the differences until now.

Just out of interest: How did you come up with the question? I am very curious about the answers. For me again a good example of how you can learn very specific topics about rum and its raw materials in this forum.

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Well how would you not come up with that question?

In the production of wine and its following spirits cognac/armagnac the selection of grapes is the most important decision for the quality of the product. Any agricultural product can only be as good as the base material is.

Talking about the raw material is something next to fermentation that should be more emphasized and also published by distillers and producers in my opinion.

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My question was not meant to be critical, but rather related to the source of inspiration that led to the idea of asking the question.

I myself had no idea that there were so many different types of sugar cane. And apparently others that are not so easy to research.

So I am grateful for this topic. Still learning… :notebook_with_decorative_cover:

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Very interessting topic. For Agricole and Rum from Sugar cane juice it is very important. For Molasse Rums too? What from the original flavors stays? It would be also very interessting to know which Distillery has its own sugar cane and which not. And if not, from where they are getting it.

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So far, all I know is that Guyana is very proud of its aromatic Demerara sugar cane. The substrate along the Demerara River seems to promote particularly malty flavors in the sugarcane. In other growing regions, the substrate and the respective microclimate will probably also be decisive.

@EmileShevek1
The varieties you listed seem to have French denomination. Are you referring explicitly to Agricole rums or to sugar cane for all types of rum?

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Renegade also publishes their used Sugar cane. Might be worth looking up those aswell.

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„Baie des Tresors“ hat auch seinen eigenen Zuckerrohranbau mit speziellem Geschmacksprofil.

Ebenso „Chalong Bay“! Teilweise nur mit Zuckerrohr einzelner Parzellen.

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Worthy park hat auch sein eigenes Zuckerrohr soweit ich weiß. Auch wenn es hier dann Melasse am Ende ist….

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I fully agree on that and would put the sugar cane variety in this order of importance to the final product:
Agricole and sugar cane rum >> rum made from cane honey >>>> rum made from molases.

As soon as the cane juice is heated many (possibly all?) variety specific flavours get modified/destroyed I guess.

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Thank you, because I’m trying to taste them all to appreciate the aromatic differences (the ones with the dot at the end are the ones I’ve tried so far)

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Yes I’m referring to agricole rums, tonight I will post an example of rum for each type of sugar cane, so whoever wants to try them knows where to aim👌

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Tonight I will make a list of rums for each type of sugarcane, I am referring only to agricole rums

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Cool. I am very curious about your list.

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I’ve also heard there are different quality standards for molasses. The mojaority of rum is made from grade C (the worst) called Blackstrap molasses.

There is a scientific book called “Sugarcane” :grin:

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Tab. 1.13 might be helpful :slight_smile: But no idea how to asociate the codes with the usual names

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Thanks I did a search on chalong bay and apparently they use a single varietal native cane, i will add it to the list. On the other hand, there is no information on the one used by Tresors, the particularity is the area where it grows

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[1] La Favorite Riviere Bel’air/ A1710 La Perle Rare (R579)/ Macoucherie Blanc
[2] Clement canne Bleue
[3] Bologne black cane
[4] Vieux Sajous Velier
[5] HSE canne d’or
[6] La favorite La Digue
[7] Pere Labat canne jaune
[8] Bielle Canne Grise
[9] Bielle Canne Genou Cassé
[10] Bielle Canne Baltazia
[11] La favorite La Créole
[12] Tamure or Manutea
[13] Neisson L’Esprit Bio (blend)
[14] Paranubes caña Morada
[15] Chalong Bay
[16] Neisson L’Esprit Bio (blend)
[17] Papa Rouyo Vwayaj
[18] Neisson (blend)
[19] River Antoine
[20] Montebello Winch
[21] Neisson Organic Blanc (blend)
[22] Sampan
[23] Engenhos Do Norte purple cane
[24] A1710 La Perle Fine (blend)
[25] A1710 La Perle Fine (blend)
[26] Neisson (blend)
[27] Neisson (blend)
[28] Neisson (blend)
[29] Neisson (blend)
[30] Mhoba
[31] A1710 La Perle Brute (blend)
[32] Clairin (blend)
[33] Old Rum 1900
[34] Old Rum 1934
[35] Old Rum 1937
[36] Nusa Caña
[37] Ferroni São Tomé
[38] Ferroni Qasab
[39] Laodi
[40] Terre du Sud cuvée canne vert(blend with rouge bordeaux cane)
[41] Paranubes (blend)
[42] Paranubes (blend)
[43] Grogue Barbosa (blend)
[44] Terre du Sud
[45] Terre du Sud (blend)
[46] Occidens (blend)
[47] Occidens (blend)
[48] Maui Old Lahaina
[49] São Tomé
[50] São Tomé
[51] São Tomé

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Thanks for the info. Actually I have never tasted one of those rums before.

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Whaaaaat…? :yum::wink:

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