Find the aromatic richness of Damoiseau’s iconic Full Proof Guadeloupe rum! Damoiseau 1980 Full Proof Rhum Vieux was selected and bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1980 using a unique blend of molasses and sugar cane juice, aged for 18 years, and bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 60.3%. Immerse yourself in its complex and harmonious aromas.

Type: Rum
Region: Guadelupe
Distillery: Damoiseau
Distilled: 1980
Bottler: Velier
Strength: 60,3%
Size: 700 ml

The story, as told by Luca Gargano (owner of Velier) in his book “Nomade Among the Barrels,” about this vintage illustrates how destiny is full of surprises.

Luca visited Hervé Damoiseau

When Luca visited Hervé Damoiseau (CEO of Damoiseau rums), he was presented with a sample of Damoiseau rum from 1980. The INAO (National Institute of Origin and Quality) had just rejected its “agricole” classification due to the presence of a percentage of molasses distillation.

Luca tasted it and was enchanted by the blend of pure cane juice distillate and molasses. To preserve this balance, he decided to bottle it as is, without dilution.

Damoiseau 1980

Hervé agreed, and thus, Velier’s bottling of Damoiseau 1980 was born. Later, Luca discovered that Hervé had also bottled this 1980 vintage at the same degree.