Features

Origin: Guadeloupe (Papa Rouyo Distillery, Guava)
Type: Single-variety white agricultural rum
Distillery: Papa Rouyo
Degree: 45%
Capacity: 70 cl
Cane variety: B80.890 (monovetal)
Distillation: Double distillation in Pot Still (wash still then spirit still)
Vintage: Distilled in 2022
Coloration: Transparent, without added coloring
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Tasting notes

Nose: Intense and fresh, revealing aromas of freshly cut grass , pure sugar cane and a delicate floral hint, supported by a nuance of green citrus.
Palate: Generous and expressive, marked by a powerful cane flavor , accompanied by a muscular touch of white spices (white pepper, ginger) and a subtle lemony note which energizes the whole.
Finish: Long and lively, with notes of mint and coriander , with a light salinity evoking the sea breeze of Guadeloupe.

Pairings and tasting moments

Perfect as a summer aperitif , served chilled in a tumbler glass. Pairs ideally with a shrimp-mango poke bowl to bring out the fruity freshness and spicy liveliness. For a signature cocktail , mix it with lime juice , a dash of cane syrup and a few mint leaves for a revisited ti-punch. As a light digestif , accompany it with a lime sorbet or a cucumber granita to prolong the refreshing sensation. On tuna sashimi or grilled seafood , it reveals its salty and herbaceous character.

Product History

PAPA ROUYO Vwayaj means “journey” in Creole and pays homage to the legendary Route du Rhum linking Guadeloupe to Saint-Malo. Distilled in 2022 at the Papa Rouyo Distillery , this white agricultural rum is made from a single variety of cane (B80.890), cultivated by the “master cane growers” according to ancestral methods (cut long and immediately crushed). The double distillation in Pot Still, requiring nearly 24 hours of work, gives an aromatic intensity and great finesse, revealing the soul of the Guadeloupean terroir. Vwayaj celebrates the spirit of fraternity between planters and producers, guaranteeing total traceability “from cane to bottle” and offering an authentic experience of terroir rum.

Testimonials from our customers

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  “Vwayaj is an explosion of freshness! Pure cane and green citrus make it an exceptional white rum for summer.”
  — Chloé M., Pointe-à-Pitre
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  "A white rum of rare finesse: its salty and herbaceous finish recalls the Guadeloupe coast. Ideal in cocktails or enjoyed neat."
  — Adrien L., Basse-Terre

The brand

Papa Rouyo embodies a unique collaboration between planters, known as "master cane growers," and Guadeloupe's producers. Each step, from traditional cane cutting to barreling, is designed to guarantee freshness and traceability "from cane to bottle." Committed to a respectful approach to the land, the team prioritizes the quality of the soil and native seeds. With a "discontinuous" pot still distillation process, requiring approximately 24 hours of work, Papa Rouyo creates aromatic and intense rums, reflecting Guadeloupean authenticity and the sharing of know-how.

About the distillery

Papa Rouyo Distillery , located in Goyave, Guadeloupe, is the island's newest distillery. Founded on a community model, it showcases the expertise of the "master cane growers" who cultivate the cane using traditional methods (long cut, immediate grinding), guaranteeing optimal quality. The pure water used comes from local sources, ensuring the finesse of the wash.

Papa Rouyo has chosen double distillation in a pot still ("discontinuous"), with two passes for the wash still and one for the spirit still, requiring nearly 8 hours per pass, or 24 hours in total. This ancestral technique produces a cane brandy with intense and precise aromas. The cellars, bathed in the tropical climate, provide ideal conditions for the maturation of the amber cuvées and the conservation of the whites. Committed to a transparent approach, the distillery ensures total traceability, promoting the Guadeloupean terroir and offering an authentic and friendly experience of local rum.