Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean arrives from Martinique with a clear sense of purpose. Trois Rivieres has built a reputation for dark 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.
What sets Trois Rivieres apart is a willingness to respect tradition while embracing innovation where it serves the final product. The distillation and maturation regime for this expression reflects a deep understanding of how dark rum should taste, and the Martinique terroir comes through clearly.
On the nose, expect rich molasses, brown sugar, dried fruit, oak warmth, baking spice. The palate delivers full-bodied with dark molasses, toffee, cinnamon warmth, dried fruit, and a rounded sweetness. The finish is rich and lasting with treacle, cinnamon, and a sweet oak close.
Dark and Stormy is the obvious serve — ginger beer, a squeeze of lime, and this rum's molasses depth creates a genuinely satisfying long drink. It also works well in a Rum Old Fashioned, where the rich base flavours provide excellent structure. For after-dinner, try it neat with a square of dark chocolate.
Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean is an impressive achievement from Trois Rivieres. At £49.25, it delivers complexity and quality that many more expensive rums struggle to match. This is a dark rum with real personality — one that earns its place on the shelf through sheer quality of flavour. Highly recommended.
