Distillery
Domaine de Severin
Producer of rhum agricole originating from Guadeloupe, historically known for white and aged rhums (VO, VSOP, XO) linked to the Sainte‑Rose (Basse‑Terre) area. The range includes agricultural rums, rhum vieux and local punch.
- Sainte‑Rose · Basse‑Terre / Grande‑Terre (Guadeloupe) · Guadeloupe (France)
- Since 1928
- 4 products
The story
Founded in the 1920s and historically associated with the Marsolle family, Domaine de Séverin's production has been linked to the Domaine of Sainte‑Rose (Basse‑Terre). The company faced corporate issues and legal measures in recent years: in 2019 the distillery was forced to transfer raw materials and stocks, and subsequently work was started on a new production unit in Port‑Louis (Grande‑Terre).
Production philosophy
Local tradition and promotion of the Guadeloupe terroir: the brand presents itself as an expression of the island's rhum agricole, focusing on local raw materials and transformation practices that recall typical agricole production.
Territory
Guadeloupe — historical origin: Sainte‑Rose (Basse‑Terre). New production unit planned/underway in Port‑Louis (Grande‑Terre).
Awards and recognition
Multiple medals at the Concours Général Agricole (e.g. gold medal for the Rhum Vieux XO in 2018 and other recognitions between 1995 and 2020 according to official prize lists).
Production method
Production based on rhum agricole: use of vesou (fresh sugarcane juice), fermentation and distillation with equipment typical for agricoles; the range includes both unaged whites and barrel‑aged cuvées as well as flavored punches.
Distillation
Column still (column still) - documented use for some bottles in the range
Ageing
Aging in oak barrels; reserves indicated as aged in casks (mainly ex‑bourbon) and blended for the VO/VSOP/XO expressions.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Sainte‑Rose
- Categories
- agricultural rums
- aged rums
- white rums
- Guadeloupe rums
- Caribbean punch
- Raw materials
- sugarcane juice (vesou)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- ex‑bourbon oak barrels
- oak barrels (in some sources: ex‑cognac)
- Representative products
- Rum Agricole Blanc 100cl - Domaine de Severin
- Rum Agricole Vo 70cl - Domaine de Severin
- Rum Agricole VSOP 70cl - Domaine de Severin
- Rum Agricole XO 70cl - Domaine de Severin
What makes it distinctive
- Historic rhum agricole brand of Guadeloupe
- Range with white and aged expressions (VO, VSOP, XO)
- Origin in Sainte‑Rose (Basse‑Terre) with recent production relocation/establishment in Port‑Louis