Raw materials
molasses
cane sugar
Producer
Dzama
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Dzama.
Rum producer originating from Madagascar, founded on the island of Nosy Be and known for a range that includes white rums, amber rums, vanilla-flavored rums and aged rums. It combines column distillation with maturation in casks sourced from whisky producers to achieve distinctive aromatic profiles.
rum
rum from Madagascar
aged rum
vanilla-flavored rum
Producer range
Producer range Dzama
Spirit categories
rum
rum from Madagascar
aged rum
vanilla-flavored rum
Representative products
Rhum Dzama Maki Ambre' 70cl Juta
Rhum Dzama Vieux 10Y 70cl Juta
Rhum Dzama Vieux 6Y 70cl Juta
Rhum Dzama Vieux 6Y 70cl Juta - ETICHETTA DANNEGGIATA
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-Scotch oak casks (supplied by Chivas Brothers)
American oak casks
Spanish oak casks
French Limousin oak
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Column distillation; use of molasses/cane sugar as raw material; maturation in oak casks mainly originating from whisky ageing stocks (supplied, among others, by Chivas Brothers); water filtration stages and separate bottling lines for the various categories.
Distillation
Column still
Ageing
Maturation in oak casks of various origins (ex-whisky/sherry/bourbon casks; use of French Limousin oak for some cuvées).
Producer history Dzama
The Dzama brand was started in the late 1970s/early 1980s by Lucien Fohine on the island of Nosy Be (Madagascar). Initially linked to whisky bottling and the use of empty whisky casks for rum maturation, production was moved to Antananarivo in 1984 for logistical reasons. Over time Dzama established itself as one of the country’s main rum producers and expanded its commercial range.
Production philosophy
Highlighting Malagasy terroir: Dzama emphasizes the influence of the territory (local aromatic plants such as ylang-ylang and vanilla, volcanic soils) in characterizing its rums, avoiding artificial ingredients and maintaining strict quality controls.
Territory
Madagascar (historical origin: island of Nosy Be; production later moved to Antananarivo).
Awards and recognitions
Numerous international awards reported by the producer, including gold and silver medals at events such as The Spirits Business – London Rum Masters (2012), Paris Rum Fair (2013), Miami Rum Renaissance Festival (2011–2013) and a bronze at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (2010) for the Vanilla 3-year expression.
Dzama
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