Rivière du Mât

Founded in the 19th century and still operating as one of the oldest rum production sites on La Réunion, Rivière du Mât is based in Saint-Benoît and offers a range from white and spiced rums to aged blends (VSOP, XO), rhum arrangés and single-cask editions. Since 2012 production has been part of the La Martiniquaise group portfolio, which has brought a relaunch, expanded cuvées and increased industrial and environmental investments.

Combining tradition and innovation: promoting the local characteristics of Réunion rum while preserving historical heritage and adopting sustainable practices (valorization of vinasse, biogas production, cogeneration). Offering a broad range that spans cocktail-oriented references, tasting rums and prestige bottlings.

Island of La Réunion (Indian Ocean), production and ageing site in Saint-Benoît (site de Beaufonds) with local chais for tropical ageing.

Numerous international medals and recognitions reported (examples: gold medals at the Rum & Cachaça Masters 2024 for some references, medals at the Concours Général Agricole and Spirits Selection in recent years; the distillery publishes updates on the medals won by its cuvées).

Fermentation of molasses (for traditional cuvées) and, for some agricole expressions, the use of fresh sugarcane juice; distillation mainly in multi-stage column stills with plates. The distillery has an energy recovery system through methanisation and cogeneration to valorize distillation residues.

Multi-stage column still distillation with plates (column still) to extract alcohol and aromatic components; process described as compliant with the IGP Rhum de La Réunion.

Ageing in tropical chais on the island, with blending and finishes in various types of casks; some cuvées receive finishes in casks that previously held other wines or spirits.