Africa Indian Ocean > Rwanda

åRwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is known for its verdant mountains and temperate climate, is a rising star in rum production. After its civil war, the early 2000s saw a return to rum-making, using the local Ruzizi sugarcane variety. Bralirwa brewery remains the country’s largest rum producer. Excitingly, 2023 marks the launch of a new distillery in Kigali crafting rum from fresh sugarcane juice grown by local farmers.

Ageing: Tropical ageing

Sugar cane season: June to November

Av Temps: 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F)