Martinique

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Martinique is a sunny 436 square-mile Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies; the French claimed it in 1635, and it is still part of the European country’s territory. The high-quality French standards have helped the Martinique rum industry position itself as the source of the finest sugar cane spirits. This is the only rum style protected by international law with its own appellation of origin or AOP.

The island’s exciting spirit is called Rhum Agricole. Unlike most other Caribbean rums, this one must be made with the purest sugar cane juice and not with the lesser molasses, a by-product of sugar production.

The French-style spirit is distilled to 70% alcohol in column stills with copper condensers (much lower than most other rums) and rectified to a final 40–55% before bottling. The process makes it one of the most flavourful rums in the world. Of course, using the finest French oak barrels is not unheard of on the island, which gives Rhum Agricole an elegant old-world feel.

There are fourteen distilleries in Martinique, and they produce rum from sugar cane juice in several styles. Perhaps the most coveted is the Rhum Vieux or old rum, which ages for at least three years in oak. Spirits labelled as Dark Rum or Rhum Ambré age for 18 months, and a vibrant and uncomplicated White Rum is not aged at all. The latter is best suited for craft cocktails. For French-style rum, Rhum Agricole from Martinique has no equal.


Top rated Martinique rums

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Cuvée Sacha

9.5/10

7 ratings

Cuvée Sacha

Neisson
2003   46,1%   €€€€

Top review from travel_and_rum 🇧🇪 Christophe Klubert:

"Definitely my grail, I got a sample from the turtle.... it's just incredible! Insane finesse!"

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 21 Years (Batch 2)

9.5/10

7 ratings

21 Years (Batch 2)

Neisson
2000   21yr   49,8%   €€€€

Top review from Johannes:

"Fantastic Neisson! Must soon hold up in comparison with other Neissons."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum La Flibuste

9.5/10

5 ratings

La Flibuste

La Favorite
1987   30yr   40%   €€€€

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"I just cracked open this bottle because I finished the older brother. Just noticed I didn't score the older ones yet, so I will have to check my binders for it. An absolutely wonderful rum, well balanced, lovely nose and great palate with a perfect medium to long finish. Flibuste is the only brand where I always buy at least 2 bottles of each of their old releases because I know their baseline is ver high. I can only recommend this rum even if you're not an Agricole fan. "

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Armada - Drop by Drop

9.5/10

5 ratings

Armada - Drop by Drop

LMDW • Neisson
45,4%

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 18 Years

9.3/10

9 ratings

18 Years

Neisson
2004   18yr   49,4%   €€€€

Top review from John Coffey:

"Le meilleur NEISSON goûté pour moi !! C'est un plaisir du nez jusqu'au final.. Vraiment génial.. Très fruité avec ce mélange de tabac fruits à coques et du fruit rouge.."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum La Flibuste

9.3/10

7 ratings

La Flibuste

La Favorite
1985   40%   €€€€

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"Very nice and fruity with a touch of oak. Very well balanced between fruitiness and spices. Again sweet for an Agricole. "

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Tatanka LMDW / Velier (Le Bus Rose)

9.2/10

5 ratings

Tatanka LMDW / Velier (Le Bus Rose)

Velier • Neisson
2007   59%   €€€€

Top review from Lawich Lowaine:

"Une belle pepite de neisson ce bus rose 59%."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Armada

9.2/10

11 ratings

Armada

Neisson
1994   23yr   46,8%   €€€€

Top review from Benoit Bail:

"Un excellent rhum de dégustation avec lequel il faut se prendre beaucoup de temps."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 19 ans

9.2/10

14 ratings

19 ans

Neisson
19yr   47,6%   €€€€

Top review from Lawich Lowaine:

"Très sombre. Très beau profil beaucoup plus sombre que son petit frère le 15ans de 2004. Le chocolat et le café sont bien présent en bouche avec un ton de fruits rouges. Un grand neisson mais je lui préfère le 15ans plus solaire et complexe. J’y reviens un an après et c’est toujours une merveille. Et ça a du caractère et de la complexité en bouche."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Cuvée Spéciale La Confrérie du Rhum

9.2/10

5 ratings

Cuvée Spéciale La Confrérie du Rhum

La Confrérie du Rhum • La Favorite
1995   20yr   45,3%

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum HSE Hors d‘Age

9.2/10

10 ratings

HSE Hors d‘Age

Distillerie du Simon
1960   45%   €€€€

Community opinion:

“Exceptionally smooth and complex rum, boasting flavors of exotic fruits and spice.”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Millésime

9.1/10

18 ratings

Millésime

Trois Rivières
1980   45%   €€€€

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"This is a great rum and the price to quality is very good in my mind. The nose is fruity with wood, nuts and vanilla with trailing caramel and a nice floral note. The palate has toasted wood and fruit trailed by vanilla, licorice and chocolate. There is also a hint of menthol in there. The chocolate and fruits become very clear in the empty glass. The finish is long and has wood, chocolate and raisin with trailing vanilla."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum J. Bally Millésime 1999 LMDW

9.1/10

58 ratings

J. Bally Millésime 1999 LMDW

Saint James
1999   18yr   54,5%   €€€€

Community opinion:

“Sublime, complex Agricole with rich wood and dark fruit notes.”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 1980

9.1/10

12 ratings

1980

Rhum Chantal Comte • Trois Rivières
1980   7yr   58%   €€€€

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"With a medium finish this was my number two of the evening. Again fruity with spices and a woody touch. The palate and finish has a nice roasted touch to it. "

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum HSE Hors d‘Age

9.2/10

10 ratings

HSE Hors d‘Age

Distillerie du Simon
1960   45%   €€€€

Community opinion:

“Exceptionally smooth and complex rum, boasting flavors of exotic fruits and spice.”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum La Tour De L‘Or

9.1/10

83 ratings

La Tour De L‘Or

Rhum Chantal Comte • Maison La Mauny
2001   14yr   64,8%   €€€€

Community opinion:

“A sensational agricole with exquisite complexity and perfectly balanced flavors.”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 15 ans d‘âge

9.1/10

7 ratings

15 ans d‘âge

Neisson
1996   15yr   44,7%   €€€€

Top review from Lawich Lowaine:

"A breathtaking nose Seriously, it's a marvel. From the great Martinique."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 1957

9.1/10

5 ratings

1957

J. Bally
1957   45%   €€€€

Top review from Lawich Lowaine:

"Super bally avec un profil assez complexe.Un nez sur le vernis et les fruits tropicaux. Un moment d’histoire partagé. Super"

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Velier 70th Anniversary

9.0/10

64 ratings

Velier 70th Anniversary

Velier • Neisson
2005   12yr   51,3%   €€€€

Community opinion:

“Exceptionally balanced and complex; a top-tier, exquisite Agricole delight.”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 2013

9.0/10

7 ratings

2013

Rhum J.M
2013   10yr   43,8%   €€€

Top review from Fabrice Rouanet:

"Bel équilibre au nez et en bouche pour ce nouveau millésime. Une finale longue mais une légère amertume en fin de bouche."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 1993

9.0/10

7 ratings

1993

Rhum J.M
1993   15yr   45,8%   €€€€

Top review from Portman:

"Danke, Alex, für dieses wunderbare Sample. J.M at it's best mit tiefer Fruchtigkeit, weichen Fassnoten, Orangenzeste, herbalen Anklängen und einem langen, warmen Abgang."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Armada

9.0/10

5 ratings

Armada

Neisson
1991   45%   €€€€

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"I got this sample for my birthday today and just had to try it. This is the most expensive Neisson you can buy and I've only tried one other Armada thus far (1992). A very well rounded rum with super balance between wood and spices as well as a touch of toffee. Leather and chocolate compliment those flavours on consecutive sips. Despite the relatively low ABV this rum manages to hit all the right spots on the nose and palate."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 2005

9.0/10

21 ratings

2005

Neisson
2005   12yr   49,7%   €€€€

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"Enjoying this lovely and complex rum before the first tasting of 2023. I love Neisson because their baseline on the older rums is pretty high. Very fruity and fresh with a hint of mint and licorice. Complex and very well balanced 😊 The finish is very long and smooth. Very nice curtains in the glass."

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum La Flibuste

9.0/10

9 ratings

La Flibuste

La Favorite
1986   30yr   40%   €€€€

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"I have noted that this rum had a touch of grass to it on top of the fruity and sweet flavours. We'll balanced between the wood, spices and fruits. Again sweet for an Agricole. "

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum J. Bally Millésime 1998

9.0/10

28 ratings

J. Bally Millésime 1998

LMDW • Saint James
1998   17yr   59,1%   €€€€

Community opinion:

“Exceptional, complex, with a delicate balance of fruits and spices.”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Small Batch

9.0/10

29 ratings

Small Batch

Depaz
2002   17yr   64,9%   €€€

Community opinion:

“Sublime, complex Agricole; chili, coconut, fruity; exceptionally smooth for cask-strength.”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 2004

8.9/10

26 ratings

2004

Rhum J.M
2004   15yr   42,92%   €€€

Community opinion:

“Exceptional, elegant rum with harmonious fruity and spicy notes. A gem!”

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Image of the front of the bottle of the rum La Tour De L‘Or

8.9/10

60 ratings

La Tour De L‘Or

Rhum Chantal Comte • Maison La Mauny
2006   10yr   57,7%   €€€

Community opinion:

“Remarkably complex and smooth with rich wood and spicy notes.”

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8.1/1018416 ratings
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Flavour profile of Martinique

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Vanilla Sugarcane Fruity Dried fruit Spice

Taste

Woody Vanilla Sugarcane Spice Peppery Fruity

Finish

Woody Spice Sugarcane Vanilla Peppery Vegetal

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