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 , sugar cane and a delicate floral hint, followed by a light peppery note.
Palate: Generous and expressive, marked by a powerful cane flavor , a touch of green citrus and a subtle hint of white spices (white pepper, ginger). The attack is round, giving way to an invigorating freshness.
Finish: Long and lively, with notes of mint and coriander , with a slightly salty echo reminiscent of the sea breeze of Guadeloupe.

Pairings and tasting moments

Ideal as a summer aperitif , served chilled in a tumbler glass, accompanied by a mango and avocado salad enhanced with a squeeze of lime to bring out the freshness and citrus. For a light cocktail, mix it with fresh lime juice and a few mint leaves for a revisited ti-punch. As a refreshing digestif , accompany it with a lime sorbet or a cucumber granita to prolong the invigorating sensation. On grilled seafood (shrimp, lobster) or tuna sashimi , it reveals its salty and herbaceous character.

Product History

PAPA ROUYO Vwayaj means "journey" in Creole, in homage to the legendary Route du Rhum linking Guadeloupe to Saint-Malo. Made from a single variety of sugar cane (B80.890), it embodies the agricultural and maritime identity of the island. Distilled in 2022 by the Papa Rouyo Distillery , Vwayaj is the fruit of community know-how: the "master cane growers" cut and grind the fresh cane to preserve its quality, then the distillate is produced in Pot Still stills, following the ancestral "discontinuous" method. This double distillation in wash still then spirit still, long and meticulous (24 hours), gives the rum an exceptional aromatic intensity. Vwayaj pays tribute to the planters and producers united in a process of total traceability "from cane to bottle", a promise of authenticity and a unique experience.

Testimonials from our customers

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  “Vwayaj is a real discovery! Its herbaceous freshness is reminiscent of sugarcane fields, and the saline finish is incredible.”
  — Lucie B., Pointe-à-Pitre
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  “A white agricultural rum of rare finesse: aromatic, powerful, yet light. Perfect for celebrating the Route du Rhum!”
  — Julien M., Basse-Terre

The brand

Papa Rouyo was born from the mutual aid between planters ("master cane growers") and producers in Guadeloupe. At the Papa Rouyo distillery, each step - from the traditional cutting of the cane to the filling in vats - is designed to guarantee freshness and traceability . With a strong commitment to respecting the soil, the "master cane growers" favor natural agriculture, cutting the long cane and grinding it immediately. Distillation is done in two Pot Still passes, a demanding and slow method (24 hours), to extract all the flavors of the cane. Papa Rouyo places transparency at the heart of its approach so that each bottle reflects the authenticity of its terroir.

About the distillery

Papa Rouyo Distillery , located in Goyave, Guadeloupe, is the island's newest distillery. Founded with a collaborative approach, it relies on the work of master cane growers and local producers. The canes, favoring native varieties, are hand-cut and immediately crushed to preserve their freshness. The water used for fermentation comes from pure local sources, guaranteeing the quality of the wash.

Papa Rouyo has chosen double distillation in Pot Still (a "discontinuous" method), requiring approximately 8 hours per pass, or 24 hours for a complete distillation. This ancestral technique produces an intense, aromatic and very fine cane brandy. The rums are then placed in vats or aged in barrels for the amber vintages, in cellars where the island climate provides natural maturation. Committed to a total traceability approach, the distillery values each stage, from cultivation to the bottle, to offer an authentic experience of the Guadeloupean terroir.