Neisson Réserve Spéciale: Small-Batch Agricole Excellence

Freya Lindqvist — Small distillery, big flavour

9/10

Neisson is one of Martinique's smallest distilleries and arguably its finest. The Réserve Spéciale has a beautiful balance of fresh cane character with ageing — vanilla, dried fruit, gentle oak, and a distinctive floral note. The cane is brighter and more lifted than J.M or Clément. Exceptional.

Noah Williams — Lovely but hard to find

7/10

The rum is excellent — bright cane character, floral notes, well-judged ageing with vanilla and oak. But Neisson's small production means bottles are difficult to source outside of Martinique and specialist retailers. When I find one, I savour it. Just wish it were more available.

Omar Diallo — Martinique's hidden treasure

9/10

While Clément and J.M get most of the attention, Neisson quietly produces some of the finest rhum on the island. The Réserve Spéciale is their calling card — bright cane, floral aromatics, elegant ageing, and a finish of extraordinary complexity. A distillery that deserves far more recognition.