Distillerie Rhum Damoiseau, Rum distillery in Le Moule, Guadeloupe.
The Distillerie Rhum Damoiseau produces traditional agricultural rum using sugar cane harvested daily from surrounding fields, employing continuous column distillation methods to achieve alcohol levels between 86% and 88%.
Founded by the Rimbaud family in the late 19th century as a sugar plantation, the estate was acquired by Roger Damoiseau in 1942 and has remained under family management for over eight decades.
This distillery represents Guadeloupe's rum-making heritage and exports its products to more than forty countries worldwide, making it a significant ambassador of Caribbean agricultural rum traditions.
The facility operates Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, offering guided tours that showcase the complete rum production process from sugar cane crushing to bottling and aging.
The distillery features a restored historical windmill that serves as both a cultural landmark and symbol of the island's traditional sugar processing methods from previous centuries.
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