Trois Rivieres 12 Year Old arrives from Martinique with a clear sense of purpose. Trois Rivieres has built a reputation for agricole rums that balance tradition with accessibility, and this expression is a fine example of that philosophy. At 42% ABV, it sits comfortably within the range you would expect, offering enough intensity to be interesting without becoming unwieldy.
As an agricole, this rum is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving it a fundamentally different character. Trois Rivieres in Martinique follows the traditional methods that define this style — the grassy, herbaceous notes are a direct expression of the cane and the terroir.
On the nose, expect vegetal cane juice, tropical fruit, damp earth, white pepper, wild herbs. The palate delivers herbaceous and dry with fresh cane juice, grassy notes, white pepper, mineral character, and citrus brightness. The finish is dry and herbaceous with lingering cane juice, mineral notes, and white pepper.
The classic Ti Punch is the essential serve — a measure of agricole, a disc of fresh lime, and a touch of cane syrup. No ice, no fuss. This format showcases the grassy, herbaceous character beautifully. It also makes an exceptional Daiquiri variant.
Trois Rivieres 12 Year Old is an impressive achievement from Trois Rivieres. At £95.50, it delivers complexity and quality that many more expensive rums struggle to match. This is a agricole rum with real personality — one that earns its place on the shelf through sheer quality of flavour. Highly recommended.
