Est. 1893. Proudly making Barbados rum.
On the island of Barbados, beneath skies often tested by the elements, a Maison Ferrand team embarked on a dual mission: training and repairing, while also strengthening lasting bonds between colleagues and their skills, separated by thousands of miles.
On Brighton Beach in Barbados, nestled between the ocean and the coral stone walls of our distillery, a unique nursery cultivates yeasts with remarkable aromas. Guided by Dario Jordan, known as 'Papa Yeast,' it's where the true essence behind our rums comes to life.
Cast aside, forgotten and then painstakingly brought back to life by sheer grit and determination, the Rockley Still has all the makings of blockbuster movie script! This 18th-century icon is making a powerful comeback and proves that relentless drive is a difficult thing to beat.
On the windswept plateau of Kendal Estate—first mentioned in 1657 in Richard Ligon’s a True History of Barbados—Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery has built a new ageing warehouse, where history, terroir and traditional farming meet contemporary innovation.
By naming our mill Harper, we honour the memory of Irenaeus Brathwaite Harper, the man who changed the course of sugar cane history in Barbados. A look back at his discovery, his research, and his legacy.
Driven by a desire to work hand in hand with the West Indies Central Sugar Cane Breeding Station, Maison Ferrand has embarked on a shared journey of learning new sugarcane varieties. Our goal? To work together to discover and open unprecedented horizons in the world of rum.
Deep inside Barbados’ Kendal Farm, a bold initiative is taking root: cultivating coconuts to support sustainable farming for our Planteray Cut & Dry rum. But the project reaches far beyond coconut trees.
At our home in Ars, Cognac a new workshop has opened on the grounds of Chateau de Bonbonnet. Under the keen guidance of our Master Coppersmith, Gaylord Urbain, the space is turning into a workshop of excellent and dedication to finessing the fine art of distillation.
As part of our 2024 Single Cask releases, we have exchanged some of our finest Planteray rum casks with our friends at Adriatico and have taken hold of some of theirs. As a result, we are delighted to present to you the Planteray Barbados 2017 Rum finished in amaretto cask. A world first!