The founder Dupre Barbancourt, originally from Cognac, explores the process of double distillation and oak ageing to create a distinctive and exceptional rum in the image of Haiti. Excellence is the key to Rhum Barbancourt and runs deep in the brand's roots, from its distillation process to bottling, all in one self-sustaining distillery compound.
To guarantee the most consistent quality, the rums are created from pure organic sugar cane and sent directly to the distillery upon harvest to preserve their freshness and aromatic potential. The "Madame Meves" sugar cane variety was used to create Rhum Barbancourt. Is grown in collaboration with over 3,000 farmers creating a sustainable trade for this line of agriculture. The creation process has remained unchanged since its inception; only the equipment and technologies have evolved. Each rum is matured in oak casks imported directly from the Limousin region of France and is the only rum to be matured on the island under the watchful eye of the master distiller, Vladimir de Delva. All rums are aged in French oak barrels, in the cool and humid cellars in the heat of the Plaine du Cul-de-sac. Designed through cogeneration, the distillery is entirely self-sufficient in water and electricity. The Barbancourt distillery creates original and high-quality rums that earn the admiration of connoisseurs and all those who enjoy the finer things in life. Awarded over 55 medals in international competitions, these are exceptional rums with a harmonious composition - fruit and round, with a bouquet that offers a rare richness and a distinct Caribbean taste.
The core line consists of dark rums: 3 Star aged 4 years, 5 Star aged 8 years and the Estate Reserve aged 15 years and originally created for the family and then commercialised in the early 1960s in limited quantities. Recently added to the line is the new Haitian Proof, a crystalline white overproof rum with floral notes and gourmand notes that was a hit at Rhum Fest Paris, winning Gold from the Becerage Testing Institute. The Brand continues to innovate with recent cask finishes and upcoming creations.