La Favorite

La Favorite distillery: Martinique’s family-run agricole icon with steam-powered tradition

Independent family heritage
Steam-powered cane milling
Terroir-driven single plots

La Favorite rum stands as one of Martinique’s last independent, family-run producers. Born from a 19th‑century sugar estate, the distillery still crushes cane with a historic steam engine and distills fresh sugarcane juice on Creole columns to craft authentic AOC agricole.

On RumX, 1,934 community reviews affirm its reputation for character and finesse, with a strong median rating of 8.2/10. From crystalline blancs to long‑aged icons like La Flibuste, La Favorite balances terroir-driven freshness with pastry-like depth, winning over curious newcomers and seasoned collectors alike. Signature series such as Cœur de Canne, Millésime and Brut 2 Colonnes showcase precise fermentation, deft cuts and tropical aging that define true Martinique rum.

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Bottle of La Favorite Millésime 2018 2018

La Favorite Millésime 2018 2018

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145 €
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Popular rums from La Favorite

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Bottle of La Favorite Millésime 2018 2018

La Favorite Millésime 2018 2018

2018   7yr   46%

- (0)
145 €
RX2778
Bottle of Rhum Chantal Comte La Favorite L‘Arbre Du Voyageur Réserve 2001

Rhum Chantal Comte La Favorite L‘Arbre Du Voyageur Réserve 2001

2001   45,5%

8.2 (8)
242 €
RX2019
Bottle of La Favorite Millésime 2011

La Favorite Millésime 2011

2011   8yr   49,7%

Smooth, aromatic, woody, peppery; balanced agricole elegance.

8.3 (39)
210 €
RX18291
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 2001

La Favorite La Flibuste 2001

2001   22yr   40%

9.0 (9)
501 €
RX12748
Bottle of La Favorite Exploration No. 3 2020

La Favorite Exploration No. 3 2020

2020   1yr   49,8%

Complex Agricole with woody and vegetal notes.

8.0 (21)
59 €
RX1532
Bottle of La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc L’Authentique

La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc L’Authentique

50%

Fresh, vegetal, versatile, pure Martinique delight.

7.8 (35)
25 €
RX283
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 1992

La Favorite La Flibuste 1992

1992   40%

Smooth, sweet, fruity with prunes and vanilla.

8.9 (36)
950 €
RX317
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 1994

La Favorite La Flibuste 1994

1994   25yr   40%

Sweet, complex, prune and spice-centric rum.

8.9 (30)
800 €
RX1331
Bottle of La Favorite Cuvée Privilège Pour Lulu 1999

La Favorite Cuvée Privilège Pour Lulu 1999

1999   20yr   45%

Balanced agricole with elegant wood

8.3 (53)
297 €

Top rated rums from La Favorite

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Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 2000

La Favorite La Flibuste 2000

2000   40%

Balanced, smooth, with sweet and woody notes.

9.0 (35)
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RX5811
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 1999

La Favorite La Flibuste 1999

1999   20yr   40%

Balanced, complex, fruity delight.

9.0 (34)
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RX9376
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 1998

La Favorite La Flibuste 1998

1998   23yr   40%

Smooth, complex, and exquisitely balanced.

9.0 (21)
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RX283
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 1992

La Favorite La Flibuste 1992

1992   40%

Smooth, sweet, fruity with prunes and vanilla.

8.9 (36)
950 €
RX317
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 1994

La Favorite La Flibuste 1994

1994   25yr   40%

Sweet, complex, prune and spice-centric rum.

8.9 (30)
800 €
RX1477
Bottle of La Favorite La Flibuste 1997

La Favorite La Flibuste 1997

1997   23yr   40%

Sweet, rounded agricole with pastry aromas

8.6 (63)
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RX839
Bottle of La Favorite Millésime 2010

La Favorite Millésime 2010

2010   8yr   52,8%

Bold, dry agricole experience

8.4 (40)
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RX1331
Bottle of La Favorite Cuvée Privilège Pour Lulu 1999

La Favorite Cuvée Privilège Pour Lulu 1999

1999   20yr   45%

Balanced agricole with elegant wood

8.3 (53)
297 €
RX2019
Bottle of La Favorite Millésime 2011

La Favorite Millésime 2011

2011   8yr   49,7%

Smooth, aromatic, woody, peppery; balanced agricole elegance.

8.3 (39)
210 €
RX6560
Bottle of La Favorite Rivière Bel’Air Récolte 2019

La Favorite Rivière Bel’Air Récolte 2019

2019   53%

Earthy, robust rum with unique peppery notes.

8.3 (33)
47 €
RX2120
Bottle of La Favorite Rivière Bel‘Air Récolte 2018

La Favorite Rivière Bel‘Air Récolte 2018

2018   53%

8.3 (30)
59 €
RX17151
Bottle of Christian de Montaguère La Favorite Créolita 2022

Christian de Montaguère La Favorite Créolita 2022

2022   1yr   51,7%

Distinct sugarcane, woody, peppery young rum.

8.3 (21)
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RX8140
Bottle of La Favorite Cuvée Privilège Pour Lulu

La Favorite Cuvée Privilège Pour Lulu

41,3%

Elegant, complex, balanced: a refined agricole rum.

8.2 (30)
242 €
RX9598
Bottle of La Favorite Rivière Bel‘Air Récolte 2020

La Favorite Rivière Bel‘Air Récolte 2020

2020   53%

Vibrant agricole rum with rich tropical notes.

8.2 (30)
47 €
RX10588
Bottle of La Favorite Sélection de fûts 2012

La Favorite Sélection de fûts 2012

2012   9yr   49,3%

Rich and complex with woody, spicy undertones.

8.2 (21)
135 €
RX414
Bottle of La Favorite Millésime 2009

La Favorite Millésime 2009

2009   8yr   48%

Balanced, woody, vanilla; fresh yet subdued finish.

8.2 (20)
Sold out
RX826
Bottle of La Favorite La Digue Récolte 2018

La Favorite La Digue Récolte 2018

2018   52%

Fresh, grassy, peppery agricole with citrus notes.

8.2 (19)
47 €
RX5168
Bottle of La Favorite La Digue Récolte 2019

La Favorite La Digue Récolte 2019

2019   52%

Fresh, silky, floral-citrus agricole

8.1 (54)
44 €
RX10490
Bottle of La Favorite Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 19 Rhum Agricole VSOP 2017

La Favorite Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 19 Rhum Agricole VSOP 2017

2017   4yr   53,9%

Fruity, winter-spiced agricole

8.0 (66)
81 €
RX13568
Bottle of La Favorite Récolte de Juin 180ème 2022

La Favorite Récolte de Juin 180ème 2022

2022   Unaged   56%

Fresh, floral, complex agricole rum delight.

8.0 (35)
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RX13475
Bottle of Dormoy La Favorite Recolte d'avril 180eme 2022

Dormoy La Favorite Recolte d'avril 180eme 2022

2022   Unaged   56%

8.0 (32)
80 €
RX4359
Bottle of La Favorite Brut 2 Colonnes 2019

La Favorite Brut 2 Colonnes 2019

2019   73,2%

Floral with robust taste, smooth for 73% ABV.

8.0 (32)
109 €
RX10249
Bottle of La Favorite Coeur de Canne 2021

La Favorite Coeur de Canne 2021

2021   55%

Fresh, grassy, vegetal with sweet, peppery undertones.

8.0 (28)
33 €
RX10250
Bottle of La Favorite Coeur de Canne 2021

La Favorite Coeur de Canne 2021

2021   50%

Refreshing with sugarcane sophistication, ideal in cocktails.

8.0 (28)
35 €
RX9565
Bottle of La Favorite Brut 2 Colonnes 2020

La Favorite Brut 2 Colonnes 2020

2020   73,4%

Intense, vegetal, peppery with high ABV balance.

8.0 (23)
82 €
RX12748
Bottle of La Favorite Exploration No. 3 2020

La Favorite Exploration No. 3 2020

2020   1yr   49,8%

Complex Agricole with woody and vegetal notes.

8.0 (21)
59 €
RX7702
Bottle of La Favorite La Réserve du Château 2002

La Favorite La Réserve du Château 2002

2002   18yr   41,2%

Subtly sweet with vanilla and sugarcane tones.

7.9 (29)
Sold out
RX10587
Bottle of Les Frères de la Côte La Favorite Navigation 2021 - Cuvée No 1 2020

Les Frères de la Côte La Favorite Navigation 2021 - Cuvée No 1 2020

2020   67,60%

Bold vegetal rum with peppery complexity.

7.9 (20)
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RX1532
Bottle of La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc L’Authentique

La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc L’Authentique

50%

Fresh, vegetal, versatile, pure Martinique delight.

7.8 (35)
25 €
RX5443
Bottle of La Favorite Privilege Hommage à André Dormoy 1999

La Favorite Privilege Hommage à André Dormoy 1999

1999   17yr   43%

Delightful aroma, but flavors dissipate quickly.

7.8 (23)
Sold out
RX13533
Bottle of La Favorite Récolte de Mars 180ème 2022

La Favorite Récolte de Mars 180ème 2022

2022   56%

7.8 (23)
80 €
RX10252
Bottle of La Favorite Coeur de Canne

La Favorite Coeur de Canne

4yr   42%

Soft, fruity agricole sipper

7.5 (62)
Sold out
RX10253
Bottle of La Favorite Coeur de Canne

La Favorite Coeur de Canne

2yr   45%

Vibrant apricot aroma with peppery, earthy taste.

7.5 (25)
39 €
RX447
Bottle of La Favorite Coeur de Canne

La Favorite Coeur de Canne

50%

Great complexity, ideal for cocktails.

7.3 (28)
37 €
RX376
Bottle of La Favorite Coeur de Rhum

La Favorite Coeur de Rhum

5yr   40%

7.1 (21)
49 €

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8.2/10
1,935 reviews

Flavour profile of La Favorite

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Sugarcane Woody Vanilla Vegetal

Taste

Sugarcane Woody Vanilla Vegetal
RumX community voice

RumX drinkers praise the house for vivid fresh‑cane and floral noses, balanced spice and fruits (apple, mirabelle, dried fig), and impressively integrated alcohol from blancs to vintages. La Flibuste is loved for its round, pâtissier profile—though some note perceived sweetness or shorter finishes. Single‑plot whites like La Digue and Bel’Air earn high marks for terroir clarity, while Brut 2 Colonnes delights enthusiasts seeking high‑proof precision in Ti’ Punch or neat.


Frequently Asked Questions about La Favorite

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The RumX database currently contains 215 different rums from La Favorite. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 1935 reviews for La Favorite rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Christian de Montaguère La Favorite La Créole 2018 56% is currently the highest-rated La Favorite rum with an impressive rating of 9.1/10 based on 10 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what La Favorite has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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About the La Favorite distillery

The La Favorite distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from La Favorite have been reviewed 1,935 times with an average of 8.2/10.

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