Martinique
Martinique: birthplace of Martinique rum craftsmanship, renowned worldwide and terroir-driven style
Martinique’s Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) sets the benchmark for cane‑juice rhum. Between sea breezes and Mount Pelée’s volcanic slopes, freshly cut sugarcane is crushed within hours, fermented, and distilled in Creole columns to preserve grassy aromatics and crystalline structure. If you’re exploring rum from Martinique, expect a drier, elegantly spiced profile with citrus zest, cacao, roasted coffee, and pure cane sweetness.
On RumX—the world’s largest rum platform—25,620 community reviews average 8.1/10, highlighting consistent quality across price points. With 2,525 expressions listed, enthusiasts celebrate vibrant blancs for Ti’ Punch, characterful VSOPs, and deeply expressive XOs. Standouts include Neisson Profil 105, Saint James Les Éphémères, and J.M’s Terroir Volcanique—bottles praised for terroir transparency, balance, and age-driven complexity.
Popular rums from Martinique
Top rated Martinique rums

Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or 2001
2001 14yr 64,8%
Complex agricole, power beautifully integrated

Trois Rivières Millésime 1980
1980 45%
Outstanding historic rum, rich in flavor complexity.

Corman Collins J. Bally 2000
2000 18yr 56,8%
Complex, wood-driven agricole with dark chocolate

Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002
2002 17yr 52,4%
Elegant, woody agricole with long finish

Depaz Small Batch 2002
2002 17yr 64,9%
Intense tropical fruit, vanilla and oak with peppery warmth.

LMDW Saint James J. Bally Millésime 1998 1998
1998 17yr 59,1%
Rich wood, dried fruit, and spice—complex, elegant Agricole.

Neisson 15 Years Batch #3 2004
2004 15yr 48,7%
Richly complex with stunning vanilla and spice.
Neisson Rhum Vieux Agricole (The Last One) 2005
2005 18yr 46,1%
Complex, exclusive Neisson rum; varied impressions.

Saint James J. Bally Millésime 1999 LMDW 1999
1999 18yr 54,5%
Dark, complex, beautifully integrated cask strength

Velier Neisson Tatanka LMDW / Velier (Le Bus Rose) 2007
2007 59%
Complex, bold, unexpected Neisson experience

Velier Neisson Velier 70th Anniversary 2005
2005 12yr 51,3%
balanced, complex, long warm finish
Flavour profile of Martinique
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX tasters describe Martinique rhum as cane‑forward, dry, and impeccably oaked. Common notes: vanilla, caramel, coffee, citrus, green herbs, cocoa, and toasted wood, with alcohol integration often called “elegant.” While some XOs spark price–quality debates, limited releases like Les Éphémères draw 8.5–9.0/10 acclaim. Versatile blancs shine in Ti’ Punch, and VSOP/XO selections deliver structure and length for slow sipping. Overall median: 8.1/10.
Popular distilleries of Martinique
- Rhum J.M 244 rums
- Neisson 216 rums
- Saint James 239 rums
- Depaz 135 rums
- Distillerie du Simon 331 rums
- Dillon 52 rums
- Trois Rivières 165 rums
- J. Bally 84 rums
All rums from Martinique
- Neisson Cuvée Sacha 2003 46,1% RX4902
- Neisson 18 Years 2004 18yr 49,4% RX14126
- HSE Hors d‘Age 1960 45% RX4113
- Neisson Armada 1994 23yr 46,8% RX2139
- Rhum Chantal Comte Trois Rivières 1980 7yr 58% RX1315
- Neisson 18 Years 1997 18yr 46,1% RX5964
- Neisson 19 ans 19yr 47,6% RX9591
- Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof 2006 11yr 54,2% RX4844
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