Discover the immersive A 1710 workshops
Distillerie A 1710 opens its backstage doors and unveils three original workshops,
designed to offer a rare and exclusive immersion into the world of exceptional rum.
These workshops will introduce you to the Martinican tradition of rhum agricole in three stages:
From cellar to bottle: an introduction to the secrets of ageing and blending.
L’atelier du Cannier : a journey into the field to get closer to the cane, the essence of our rums.
The distiller’s workshop: an invitation to tame the aromas, with our copper stills.
3-hour workshops – €120
6 participants maximum
From cellar to bottle
The art of ageing and blending
Spend a morning between barrels and bottles, and experience the world of the cellar master alongside Moéana Risal.
From the darkness of the cellars to the tasting rooms, experience each stage of the ageing process as if you were part of the team. Discover the secrets of barrel ageing, learn the subtleties of blending, and approach the delicate art of artisan bottling.
You’ll also have the rare opportunity to taste aged rums – treasures usually reserved for backstage.
A refreshing break punctuates this exploration before a final tasting in the hushed ambience of our lounges.
A privileged, exclusive moment for rum lovers in search of authenticity.
The cane-maker's workshop
In the secrets of the still
Ready for a unique sensory immersion, from cane fields to glass ?
Guided by our team, you’ll discover the varieties of organic sugar cane grown on the estate, and learn how to cut them with a cutlass – an ancestral gesture imbued with precision and respect – before extracting the juice the old-fashioned way, at the mill.
An experience as close as possible to the raw material, punctuated by a tasting of the freshly squeezed juice, a break refreshing, then a moment sharing around of our rums in trade fairs of Housing.
An authentic and exclusive morning to reconnect with the very essence of rhum agricole.
The distiller's workshop
In the secrets of the still
Enter the beating heart of the distillery alongside our distiller, for a rare immersion in the art of distillation.
Discover the subtleties of of the trade, explore the workings of our hybrid copper stills, and accompany the distiller in his daily tasks, from heating to cutting.
You’ll have the privilege of tasting rum as it comes out of the still, in its purest expression – a suspended moment known only to the initiated.
After a refreshing break, extend the experience in the lounges, with a commented tasting of our emblematic cuvées.
A half-day for curious enthusiasts, to be experienced in small groups.
The Tasting Lounges
at Habitation du Simon
You can enjoy a free tasting in a magical setting, in the company of our passionate staff.
It’s also an opportunity to take home one or more of our Rhums Extraordinaires.
Les Rhums Extraordinaires A 1710
Authentic in their respect for ancestral know-how, A 1710 rums are also innovative in many ways. Each vintage displays a complex and bewitching aromatic range, resulting from the passion and dedication of men and women of conviction. The exclusivity of the production techniques and the originality of the recipes make A 1710 rums extraordinary.
