Producer
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.
- Madagascar
- Since 1980
- 3 products
The story
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 recognition
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.
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).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- Categories
- rum
- rum from Madagascar
- aged rum
- vanilla-flavored rum
- Raw materials
- molasses
- cane sugar
- Casks and ageing vessels
- ex-Scotch oak casks (supplied by Chivas Brothers)
- American oak casks
- Spanish oak casks
- French Limousin oak
- 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
What makes it distinctive
- Founded by Lucien Fohine (origin on the island of Nosy Be).
- Production moved to Antananarivo in 1984 for logistical reasons.
- Column distillation and no declared use of artificial ingredients.
- Maturation in casks sourced from Chivas Brothers and other origins; variety of cuvées (white, amber, vanilla, aged).
- List of international awards from 2010 onwards (medals and recognitions in specialised competitions).
