Rums

The Depaz distillery is one of the oldest and most renowned rum factories in Martinique, founded in 1651 by the first governor of Martinique. Located in an exceptional site: at the foot of Mount Pelée and on the edge of the bay of Saint-Pierre; it produces one of the emblematic rums of Martinique, notably because it uses spring water coming directly from Mount Pelée.
97250 Saint Pierre - Tel: 05 96 78 13 14
Tips: Plan to stay at least half a day to visit the distillery (free), the estate, a paddle wheel, the rum museum and the castle (paying), the Case Louisette or the restaurant Le Moulin à cannes.

The Dillon distillery is located in the heart of the capital. The visit is free but does not include the sugar estate or the distillery (the cane fields are in Saint-Pierre and the rum is produced at the Depaz distillery), a slide show presents the phases of elaboration; then a visit of the cellars where the ageing and bottling takes place. With an inevitable tasting and the purchase of the old white rums and cocktails.
97200 FORT DE FRANCE- Tel : 05 96 75 20 20

The Habitation Clément is one of the most beautiful Creole dwellings in Martinique on a 160-hectare estate. The rich visit (13€/adult) is a pleasant moment of relaxation and culture with three areas of visit on the estate: the master house, the gardens and the old distillery. It is interesting because it is very representative of the way of life and activities associated with the production of sugarcane and the manufacture of rum at the time.
97240 Le François - 05 96 54 75 51
Tips : Typical and very rewarding visit

The visit will take place in the HSE tuns (former cellars of the Habitation), also a place of artistic exhibition, discovery and the traditional tasting: lover of white rum, dark rum, VSOP or XO you will find what you like! The unique and preserved architectural ensemble (ISMH), the historic cellars and its listed garden are worth a visit.

Located in Fort-de-France, in the very heart of the island, La Favorite will delight white rum lovers! Its white rum is among the sweetest on the island. The maturing process in barrels is very strict and this is reflected in the voluptuous cane aromas. This rum distillery is the only one in Martinique that still works with steam. What's more, the visit to the estate and the tasting are free!
97200 FORT DE FRANCE - Tel : 05 96 50 47 32
Tips: Ask to taste the special cuvée La Flibuste or the Privilège, my husband's favourites.

The Hardy distillery is located in the heart of a former piracy hot spot: the Caravelle peninsula. It is no longer in operation and its rum is produced at the Saint James distillery. We visit the old installations and in particular the authentic distillation column preserved in the museum. A tasting in the shop on the site of the old distillery will allow you to taste Hardy rum. A privilege because the rums are almost exclusively sold in Martinique with a small production of 120,000 litres per year.
97220 La Trinité - Tel : 05 96 58 20 82
Tips : To be tasted only in Martinique

La distillerie La Mauny est une histoire vieille de… 270 ans : en 1749 Ferdinand Poulain, arrive de sa Bretagne natale et épouse la fille d’un planteur, il donne au domaine le nom de sa femme : La Mauny. La visite du site (8€/personne), se fait en petit train dans une verte vallée entourée de champs de canne, vous découvrirez la maison de maître et la distillerie où vous assisterez à toutes les étapes de la distillation. Puis visite du musée La Mauny qui retrace toute l’histoire de la rhumerie. Pour terminer par la boutique « La Cabane à Rhum ».
97211 Rivière Pilote - Tél : 05 96 62 18 79
Tips : Le restaurant « Kay Mimi » vous permettra de déguster de délicieux plats créoles.

The Neisson distillery has a particularity: it is the one that started producing the very first organic AOC Martinique rum. This family distillery, run by the daughter and grandson of the founder, has no historic estate or sugar cane plantations nearby. You can visit the small distillery for free and see an authentic steam column, the boilers as well as the barrels in which the rum is stored.
Carbet 97221 - Tel : 05 96 78 03 70
Tips : Some say it has the best white agricultural rum in the Antilles.

The most famous in the world. Located on the north side of the Caravelle peninsula, the distillery covers a vast estate that has existed since the 18th century. Open all year round, you can visit the rum museum, the La Salle house, but above all the distillery (5€/person) and its impressive steam column, which is accompanied by a train ride through the sugar cane and banana plantations.
97230 SAINTE-MARIE - Tel : 05 96 69 50 37
Tips : The distillery can only be visited during the harvest period, from March/April to June.

The Trois Rivières Plantation Founded in 1660 by a Minister of Louis XIV, it is one of the oldest on the island. You are probably familiar with their bottles: they are recognisable by their legendary turquoise colour. The guided tours (5€/person), will show you the whole process of making AOC rum and then you can stroll/picnic in the park and visit the local craft shops.
Sainte-Luce 97228 - Tel : 05 96 62 51 78
Tips: It is also possible to explore the 600 hectares of sugar cane plantations by quad bike.

Founded at the end of the 19th century, the rum factory was bought in 1914 by Gustave de Médeuil from Jean-Marie Martin. His Habitation Bellevue and his estate are located on the volcanic soil of the northern slopes of Mount Pelée. The visit (tour of the distillation process and production) and free tasting lasts one hour. Connoisseurs speak of J.M as the best old rum in Martinique. J.M uses spring water directly from Montagne Pelée, which gives an irresistible flavour to its rums!
97238 MACOUBA - Tel : 05 96 78 92 55
Tips: Be sure to book well in advance in high season.