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What to eat in Haiti? Top 3 Haitian Spirits

Last update: Thu Apr 17 2025
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Best Haitian Spirit Producers

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti
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Rhum Barbancourt is a renowned Haitian rum producer, established in 1862 by Dupré Barbancourt, a native of the Cognac region in France. The company is celebrated for its high-quality rums, crafted from pure sugar cane juice and distilled using methods similar to those employed in cognac production.


Over the years, Rhum Barbancourt has become a national institution in Haiti, embodying the country's rich cultural heritage and commitment to excellence.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver

2024

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Best Haitian Spirits

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Rhum Barbancourt introduce you to the overproof Caribbean Rhums. When distilled from pure cane juice, 110 proof is the strength that best reveals the rhum essences and savor. Perfectly crystalline, Rhum Barbancourt Haitian proof is an outstanding floral rum with green notes of fresh sugar cane juice, hints of tart citrus fruits and light peppery tone. 110 proof for creative, full-strength cocktails.


Rhum Barbancourt Haitian Proof is distilled in copper columns, following traditional methods. Typically Haitian, with green notes of fresh sugar cane juice and eucalyptus, this outstanding white rum can be sipped neat or as part of the most creative cocktails.
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

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Rhum Barbancourt 15 Year Old Estate Reserve is a premium Haitian rum crafted from pure sugar cane juice. Distilled and aged for 15 years in French Limousin oak barrels, this amber-hued rum offers a nose with hints of vanilla and dried fruits, such as grapes and prunes.


On the palate, it presents fruity notes dominated by prunes in a fine and elegant manner, leading to a long, rich, and complex finish with notes of dried fruits. Originally reserved exclusively for the Barbancourt family, it has been available to the public in limited quantities since 1960. 
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver

2024

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Rhum Barbancourt Haitian Proof is an overproof white rum crafted from pure sugar cane juice, embodying the essence of Haitian rum-making traditions. Distilled in copper columns using traditional methods, this rum is bottled at 55% ABV (110 proof), offering a robust and authentic flavor profile.


It presents a crystalline appearance with floral aromas and hints of tart citrus fruits. On the palate, it delivers spicy notes with green nuances reminiscent of fresh sugar cane juice and eucalyptus, culminating in a dry finish with light peppery undertones. 
AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver

2024

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