Taste La Réunion Rums at Distillerie Rivière Du Mat
Guided Rum Cellar visits and tastings in Saint-Benoît with on-site purchases of white, amber, spiced, and aged rums.
Tours & Tastings
Experience the Visite de la distillerie — a guided rum cellar tasting and purchase opportunity in Saint-Benoît.
About Distillerie Rivière Du Mat
Distillerie Rivière Du Mat is a rum distillery located in Saint-Benoît, La Réunion. The distillery offers guided visits and tastings in its Rum Cellar, where visitors can sample and purchase a curated selection of local rums. During the Visite de la distillerie, guests explore a range of rum styles — white, amber, spiced, and aged — and learn about flavor profiles and production traditions from a knowledgeable team. The experience emphasizes tasting, selection, and the opportunity to buy bottles directly on site.
The facility presents a blend of sensory discovery and regional context, situating each rum within the island’s broader tasting landscape. Visitors can expect structured tastings that highlight differences between younger white rums and more complex aged varieties, as well as spiced and amber expressions. The visit is suitable for people seeking an introduction to Réunion rums and for buyers looking to take home distinctive bottles.
Practical information is communicated clearly during the visit, and the Rum Cellar operates as both an educational space and a retail point. Distillerie Rivière Du Mat focuses on authenticity and clarity in its presentations, providing guided commentary and tastings that reflect the distillery’s selection. Located in Saint-Benoît, the distillery offers an accessible stop for travelers exploring the region, combining flavor education with opportunities to purchase locally produced rum. Staff provide clear guidance on bottle selection and pricing during visits, and the Rum Cellar maintains a rotating inventory so guests can discover limited expressions and staple labels representative of La Réunion’s rum traditions and tasting notes.
Plan a Rum Cellar Visit in Saint-Benoît
Arrange the Visite de la distillerie to taste white, amber, spiced, and aged rums — check local visitor information for details and on-site purchasing options.