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History 1915: Joseph and Fernand Reimonenq established the distillery in Sainte-Rose. 1916: The inaugural rums are produced. The Method: The estate encompasses 20 hectares of sugar cane cultivation, features a rum museum, and boasts two magnificent galleries: one dedicated to butterflies and insects from around the globe, and the other showcasing remarkable historic sailing ships. The distillery features a dual heat exchanger column, facilitating high-proof distillation and effective rectification. 1928: Henri Marsolle established the distillery at Domaine de Séverin, situated in the lands of Sainte-Rose amidst the mountains and verdant foliage. 1933: construction of a 3-kilometer canal that supplies a waterwheel with a diameter of 8 meters. 2008: the three mills previously employed for crushing sugar cane no longer function hydraulically; however, the wheel remains operational and supplies oxygen to sixteen basins abundant with ouassous crayfish, affectionately referred to as the "king of
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The Séverin distillery ranks as the most frequented distillery in Guadeloupe.
The narrative (late 18th century) The Bonne-Mère estate has its roots in the late 18th century in the northern region of Basse-Terre. In 1863, the Thionville brothers founded a comprehensive sugar factory on the site, featuring the first steam engines brought to the French West Indies. Bonne- Mère Distillery Heritage Whisky Rum production, commencing in the 1870s. From the 1870s onward, DBM commenced the production of its own traditional rum, distilled in copper Savalle columns—a technology that remains showcased in the distillery's museum. In 1973, a reorganization directed the distillery's efforts solely towards the production of traditional rums and spirits. A titan of the shadows for more than a century. For more than a century, the Bonne-Mère Distillery has produced spirits for various brands, catering to a diverse array of bulk clients. It stands as the foremost producer of traditional sugar mill rum in Guadeloupe and throughout the French West Indies, featuring the most extensive aging cellars—10,000 casks—and the largest selection of French rum. Acquisition and Modernization (1998) The inception of the DBM brand (2023–2024) In 2023, under the direction of Julien Picot, the distillery resolved to establish its own brand, with the objective of utilizing as many ingredients as possible sourced from Guadeloupe or mainland France. The inaugural official releases were unveiled at the close of 2024: the DBM VSOP and the DBM XO, which generated an immediate sensation.
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