Mastering

Tradition and Innovation

in Every Unique Finish

A Rare

&

Unique Blend

Emperor Rum is a sophisticated blend of Mauritian aged rums, crafted with expertise and tradition. Our uniqueness stems from the island’s rich heritage and masterful rum-making techniques.

The remarkable palette of colors and flavors is the result of a meticulous blending process that harmonizes roasted exotic fruits, delicate flowers, and subtle pepper and spice accents, reflecting the essence of Mauritian tradition.

With an intimate understanding of each selected aged rum, Emperor Rum enhances every ingredient with precision. We pay meticulous attention to the casks, drawing on deep skill, dedication, and profound knowledge. Our unique blend, steeped in history, embodies both art and science. Today, Emperor Rum is the custodian of an extraordinary legacy and stands as an authority on aged rum blending.

OurHistory

The specific combination of Mauritius volcanic soil, microclimate and altitude create the perfect condition for the finest rums. The historical evolution of the rum industry in Mauritius is worth as much as that of the Caribbean or South America. Moreover, our traditional and modern techniques together with our master blender’s perfect expertise of production and ageing process enable us to produce the best-tasting Mauritian rum.

Sugar cane was introduced from Java in Mauritius under the Dutch period (1598-1710), mainly to produce an alcoholic drink through fermentation. During his service in the 18th century, the French Governor, Bertrand-François Mahé de Labourdonnais, was the first to support the development of the rum industry in Mauritius.

As from 1810, Mauritius became a British colony and gradually transformed itself into a plantation economy with sugarcane as the primary crop. Later, in 1852, Dr Pierre Charles François Harel became the mastermind behind the concept of rum distillation on the island. Mauritius is now home to six distilleries, among which two have left their mark on the history of our sugar estates.

Emperor Rum was created with our august history and majestic qualities in mind. The choice of our effigy had to embrace all these features and naturally fell on the iconic Emperor George V, who was King of the United Kingdom and the British dominions, and Emperor of India.

TheStory

In 1901 soon before King George V was crowned, he set sail, homeward bound, from his voyage to Australia with his wife, Mary.

Docking for a short time in Mauritius the couple, who were very much in love, was said to be transfixed by the island, enchanted
by its beauty and mystic. Captivated, they extended their time there and wrote postcards home describing the beauty and opulence of the land, locals believe they saw Mauritius as a paradise lost.

Today, Emperor Rum plays homage to that very voyage and captures that moment when a place is so entrancing and otherworldly – it takes your breath away and enchants so powerfully that all there is to be done is stop, breath and capture the spirit of the moment.

Therum cellars

At Emperor Rum, we pride ourselves on being dedicated rum developers, committed to creating beautifully matured and innovative spirits. Our journey begins by carefully selecting the finest rum bases, which we then mature in French oak barrels for a minimum of 7 years.

Our dedication to excellence and innovation is showcased through our unique cask finishes. We collaborate with renowned estates, using red wine barrels from Bernard Magrez’s Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes wine barrels from Chateau Clos Haut-Peyraguey, and barrels from Albert Mann’s Les Saintes Claires, among others. This meticulous process of cask finishing infuses our rums with unparalleled complexity and character.

By combining traditional aging techniques with innovative cask finishes, we craft rums that are truly distinctive, offering a rich and sophisticated drinking experience. At Emperor Rum, we are not just producers; we are artisans dedicated to developing exceptional, beautifully matured rums.