Distillery preserving traditional know-how and respecting the different stages in the production of white agricultural rum, with boutique.
For three generations, the Damoiseau family has been perpetuating tradition by producing a white agricultural rum distinguished by its aromatic richness, thanks to the sunny terroir of Grande Terre, Guadeloupe's historic cane-growing area. The undisputed market leader in Guadeloupe, Damoiseau rum is sold in France and in over 40 countries worldwide. The 70th anniversary celebration in 2012 had already given birth to a 10-year-old rum. The distillery celebrated its 80th birthday in 2022, with the release of a 2017 white rum: L'Expérience 69 overproof reduced over 4 years, and a 15-year-old aged in 2007.
Damoiseau rum wins awards every year at the Concours Général Agricole at the Salon de l'Agriculture: in 2022, its Rhum vieux IG Guadeloupe 4 ans minimum won a gold medal, its 55% white rum a bronze medal.
The distillery remains faithful to traditional know-how, respecting the essential stages of the process (harvesting and crushing the cane, fermentation, distillation, dilution and ageing from a few months to a few years, depending on the cuvée). The estate's windmill has been restored by Compagnons to preserve this key element of the island's heritage, once a vital part of the plantation economy.
Don't miss a visit to the La Cabane à Rhum boutique, where you'll find a varied selection of rums for tasting, as well as battery syrup, recipe books, custom-made Damoiseau rum glasses and handicrafts.
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Opening time and information on DAMOISEAU DISTILLERY
Free visit. The distillery is open every day from 8am to 5:30pm, except Sundays and holidays.
Owner's Message
The agricultural domain and the corresponding industrial installation of Bellevue au Moule were founded at the end of the 19th century by Mr. RIMBAUD, native of Martinique. Mr. Roger DAMOISEAU father, acquired them in April 1942 and they have remained in the DAMOISEAU family patrimony since then. They are currently managed by Mr. Hervé DAMOISEAU. Damoiseau rums, leader of the Guadeloupean market with 50% of the market share, are present in mainland France and exported to over 40 countries.
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Members' reviews on DAMOISEAU DISTILLERY
C’est assez désolant quand même !
Si vous voulez avoir une visite guidée avec dégustation à la hauteur préféré Bologne ou longueteau !
Nous sommes actuellement en gros travaux, nous profitons de l'inter-récolte pour tout faire et cette année effectivement nous faisons la charpente ainsi que d'autres travaux importants donc le site est mit à rude épreuve si l'on puit dire. Mais si vous avez l'occasion de revenir en période de récolte alors vous serez surpris, vous aurez accès à tout, des camions qui livrent la canne jusqu'a la bouteille qui sort, vous verrez toutes les étapes et le site sera bien plus accueillant et vivant.
Nous espérons vous revoir pour la prochaine récolte ;)
Seul intérêt, ensemble de la gamme Damoiseau sous le même toit avec un prix raisonnable.