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 Depaz Rum Agricole Extra Vieux
Exquisite, woody, and elegantly balanced experience.

Rhum Chantal Comte Maison La Mauny La Tour De L‘Or
Complex agricole, power beautifully integrated
LMDW Saint James J. Bally Millésime 1998
Rich wood, dried fruit, and spice—complex, elegant Agricole.

Saint James J. Bally Millésime 1999 LMDW
Dark, complex, beautifully integrated cask strength

Velier Neisson Tatanka LMDW / Velier (Le Bus Rose)
Complex, bold, unexpected Neisson experience
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 242 rums
- Neisson 216 rums
- Saint James 239 rums
- Depaz 136 rums
- Distillerie du Simon 331 rums
- Dillon 49 rums
- Trois Rivières 165 rums
- J. Bally 83 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
- Christian de Montaguère La Favorite La Créole 2018 56% RX971
- Neisson 18 Years 1997 18yr 46,1% RX5964
- Neisson 19 ans 19yr 47,6% RX9591
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