Guadaloupe

Guadeloupe, nestled in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, is the most significant island of the Lesser Antilles. The locale is defined by its tropical climate, marked by consistent temperatures ranging from 18 to 33 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The island's climate is categorized into two seasons: the drier and cooler Lent season from January to mid-April, and the hotter, rainier season from mid-June to mid-November. Guadeloupe is split into two islands by the Rivière Salée, a sea arm stretching 5 km. Basse-Terre, the western island, is distinguished by its mountainous terrain, lush tropical rainforests, and abundant banana plantations. Grande-Terre, the eastern island, is largely flat and primarily dedicated to sugarcane cultivation, the key ingredient in rum production.
It's no surprise that Guadeloupe is home to some of the world's top distilleries, which produce the two main types of local rum: agricultural rum distilled from fresh sugarcane juice, and traditional or industrial rum made from molasses, a byproduct of sugar manufacturing. The agricultural rum has a higher sugar concentration, making it notably fruity, aromatic, and challenging to produce due to rapid fermentation. Some of the best agricultural and industrial rums from Guadeloupe include the Rhum Rhum Blanc Pmg, the Reimonenq Rhum Agricole Vieux 6 Ans Reserve Speciale, and the Montebello Vieux Rhum 8 Years.