News From Montebello

We are delighted to announce our historic partnership between INRAE and the Montebello distillery, based in Petit-Bourg in Guadeloupe. This unprecedented collaboration, started in 2019, brings together a public research institute and a private company to develop organic sugar cane crops in the face of post-CMO sugar economic challenges in 2017. The KARUSMART micro-farm, in…

WHISKEY LIVE PARIS – Back in pictures We were delighted to be part of this event and to share our passion for rums with you. We would like to warmly thank our distributor DIVA for their invaluable support during this event. Without their valuable collaboration, this would not have been possible. A big thank you…

In October, Montebello is proud to paint the future in pink! We are resolutely committed to the fight against breast cancer. In support of all warriors and survivors, we proudly wear the pink ribbon.

“La Rencontre” is much more than a simple agricultural rum. It is the result of a daring adventure which gave birth to an exceptional product. We had the privilege of refining our rum in Eddu Silver pure black wheat whiskey barrels, coming from the DISTILLERIE DES MENHIRS The result ? A deep and inimitable flavor.…

We’re excited to announce that our Distillery won an award for its 8-year-old Agricultural Rum at the ShowRUM event in Rome! This recognition is a result of the dedication, savoir-faire, and passion of our team, who work hard to create outstanding rums. We’re so happy to see their efforts recognized internationally. We want to thank…

We are extremely proud to announce that the Montebello distillery has won 5 gold medals at the prestigious Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. These gold medals are the result of our commitment to excellence and our passion for tradition. This is exceptional recognition of the quality of our products. We would like to…

Congratulations to the brilliant winners of our Dikté kréyòl! We are proud to celebrate the richness of language and culture this mwa kréyòl. A big thank you to our partner, Koté t’chalis, who delighted our participants with delicious local cuisine. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Atout pou kréyòl association, an…

We are delighted to have participated in the first edition of Rendez-vous Couture with our precious partner, the Cassandra Le Maistre Couture House. This collaboration marks the start of an exciting new stage where art and know-how meet to create unique experiences.

New in our standard range: Brut de Fût 3 Years Batch 1. After having rested for 3 years in ex-Bourbon barrels, this vintage offers a remarkable balance between woody notes and the freshness of sugar cane. With an alcohol content of 52.3%, it will surprise you with every sip. In the glass, it reveals itself…

Montebello and Halchimy: The passionate alliance of watchmaking and rum, mixing the roots Guadeloupean cities with a captivating international dimension. Montebello, the renowned distillery established in Guadeloupe for almost a century, and Halchimy the luxury watch brand founded by passionate Guadeloupeans, are proud to announce their partnership. This exceptional union between rum and watchmaking harmoniously…

Back in pictures – DIDIKO at Montebello On Friday the 29th, we had the honor of bringing together stakeholders in the cane industry, from planters to transporters, for our traditional “Didiko”: a Caribbean-style brunch. During this day, we had the opportunity to show our distillery, to express our gratitude to all those who contribute to…

At Montebello, we firmly believe in the importance of strong partnerships with our farmers. Our production manager recently met with growers and industry stakeholders to prepare for the next production seasons. Together, we are building a robust value chain, from sugar cane to the richness of our agricultural rums.

Relive in pictures our ZENGA GOLD AND BLACK EDITION launch party at the Montebello Distillery. A privileged moment to present, taste and acquire a preview of these vintages. We thank all participants for their presence.

DESCRIPTIONIn the West Indies, the ZENGA rooster is the head of the farmyard. Cavalier, handsome and strong, he is feared by his adversaries, and revered by his many admirers.This limited edition highlights a perfect balance between cane and wood aromas offering an agricultural rum with strong character. More than a year of aging in ex…

DESCRIPTIONIn the West Indies, the ZENGA rooster is the head of the pen. Gentleman, handsome and strong, he is feared by his adversaries and revered by his numerous admirers.This limited edition highlights the volcanic terroir of Basse-Terre. A single-varietal 100% black cane rum, fruit of the rich soil and the sea breeze. GENERAL INFORMATION Denomination…

The Guadeloupe cooks’ festival, an unmissable event in Guadeloupe.Saturday August 12, 2023, adorned with their most beautiful outfits in madras, embroidery and lace, they celebrated in the streets of Pointe-à-Pitre. For 107 years, these Guadeloupean women have been recognized for their culinary talent and their role in preserving and transmitting Creole gastronomic culture. This year…

An exceptional day for our Montebello team! On July 29, 2023, we strengthened our team cohesion during a day at the beach in Saint-François. Moment of relaxation and laughter shared around a typical “kannari kontré”. At Montebello, we value every opportunity to develop our team spirit, because we know that it fuels our collective success.…

On June 10 and 11, we took part in the Bordeaux Rhum Festival. Paul, our brand ambassador, was able to introduce visitors to our ranges of agricultural rums and especially our new range “La Rencontre”: six exceptional cuvées produced in collaboration with prestigious French distilleries and estates. It was also a great opportunity to showcase…

Two new exceptional cuvées in collaboration with the François Carillon estate. Two 11-year-old agricultural rums finished in barrels of great white Burgundy wines for 236 days: • Puligny Montrachet :Millésime 201046.8%Limited edition of 620 copies • Chassagne Montrachet:Millésime 201047.1%Edition limited to 1195 copies Find these two new finishes today at the distillery shop.

On Friday, May 19, we had the pleasure of meeting at our annual meeting with the entire Montebello team. It was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year and discuss our forecasts for the year to come. We also took the opportunity to pay tribute to Marius and Michèle, two exceptional members of…

Relive in pictures our unforgettable evening “La Rencontre by Rhum Montebello” which took place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at l’Intemporelle. A unique taste experience where the flavors of our four new finishes have merged with the culinary creations proposed by the chef of the establishment. This tasting evening was more than just an event.…

We are happy to announce that our distillery will participate in RHUM FEST PARIS, the annual event dedicated to rum which will be held from April 1 to 3, 2023 at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris. During this show, we will have the opportunity to present our range of rums to you…

Rhums Agricoles Montebello are proud to be French spirits. In France, nearly 50 million bottles of rum are consumed each year. We are also proud to be part of a Geographical Indication. The IG “Rhum de la Guadeloupe” includes Rhum Agricole produced from freshly crushed cane juice. At the Montebello Distillery, we produce three categories…

Highlights of the 16th of March, 2023, when we celebrated Ti-Punch Day at the Montebello Distillery. To celebrate, we offered our visitors the opportunity to make and taste their own ti-punches. We thank the many participants and we look forward to seeing you again next year for a new edition of Ti-Punch Day by Montebello.

We are delighted to share with you the highlights of our event, organized in partnership with the ONF (Office National des Forêts) on the occasion of Earth Day. In order to make new generations aware of the environment, we organized a half-day of activities at the Montebello arboretum where grade 5 students from the Montebello…

From April 1st to 3rd we participated in the RHUM FEST PARIS. This year’s theme was “The Art of Rum: Aging”. Our representatives were able to have the participants taste all the Montebello rums.The know-how and tradition, so dear to our Distillery, have won over many. Passing by our stand, some were able to preview…