Features

Origin: Guadeloupe (Papa Rouyo Distillery, Guava)
Type: Amber agricultural rum (aged in wood)
Distillery: Papa Rouyo
Degree: 48.5%
Capacity: 70 cl
Vintage: 2022 (distilled April 2021)
Aging: 1 year and 11 days in new French barrels (intense toast), new American barrels (intermediate toast) and ex-Cognac red barrels
Distillation: Double distillation in Pot Still
Coloring: Natural, no added caramel
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Tasting notes

Nose: Intense, combining aromas of candied citrus and tropical fruits , enhanced with woody notes and a slightly spicy hint.
Palate: Round and generous, with aromas of sweet spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), a touch of vanilla and notes of fresh cane , followed by nuances of cognac brought by the ex-barrel.
Finish: Long, with delicately tannic tannins and a lingering echo of grilled vanilla and roasted wood .

Pairings and tasting moments

Perfect for contemplative tasting , served neat in a tulip glass to appreciate the aromatic balance. Ideal with a square of 70% dark chocolate to contrast the sweet spice and woodiness. As a refined aperitif , accompany it with a mango and grilled shrimp salad to bring out the fruity and vanilla notes. For a sweet and savory pairing, offer pan-fried foie gras on toast, where the creamy texture blends with the complexity of the rum.

Product History

PAPA ROUYO Sanblaj Pot Still 2022 means "blend" in Creole and is the second edition of this iconic vintage from Distillerie Papa Rouyo, the newest of Guadeloupe's distilleries. Produced from local cane, this agricultural rum was distilled in April 2021 and then aged "aged under wood" for one year and eleven days. The aging process involved new French barrels with intense toasting, highlighting toasted notes, new American barrels with intermediate toasting to bring roundness and vanilla, as well as ex-Cognac red barrels, bringing depth and spice. Distilled twice in a Pot Still, it restores a rich aromatic palette and a typically Guadeloupean character, reflecting the expertise of the "master cane makers" and local producers who work in synergy at Papa Rouyo.

Testimonials from our customers

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  “Sanblaj 2022 is pure bliss: the aromatic power is mastered, the spices and vanilla blend perfectly with the agricultural freshness.”
  — Alice D., Basse-Terre
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  “This Pot Still blend reveals incredible complexity! The ex-Cognac barrels bring a particular elegance.”
  — Marc L., Pointe-à-Pitre

The brand

Papa Rouyo embodies the spirit of mutual aid between planters called "master cane growers" and local producers. Located in Goyave, this Guadeloupean distillery values each step, from the traditional cutting of sugar cane to the filling of barrels in its cellars. By promoting traceability "from cane to bottle," Papa Rouyo is committed to an authentic terroir rum. The discontinuous distillation in a pot still, carried out in two passes for the wash still and one pass for the spirit still, requires considerable time (around 24 hours per complete distillation), guaranteeing an incomparable aromatic richness.

About the distillery

Recently founded, the Papa Rouyo Distillery is the youngest of Guadeloupe's distilleries, located in Goyave. It is based on a unique collaboration between local planters ("master cane growers") and producers, promoting the cane in a traditional way (cut long, crushed immediately after harvest) to preserve its freshness. The pure water used comes from local sources, guaranteeing the quality of the wash. The Pot Still, a "discontinuous" method, requires more time and attention: approximately 8 hours per pass, or 24 hours for a complete distillation, ensuring an optimal concentration of terroir aromas.

The cellars house new French barrels (intense toast), new American barrels (intermediate toast), and ex-Cognac red barrels, creating a rich and varied aromatic palette. This artisanal approach is part of a process of respecting the land, improving soil quality, and constant innovation, to offer exceptional Guadeloupean rums, marked by authenticity and transparency.