Galleon

Galleon

Le Galion is Martinique's only sugar mill.

The factory is located to the east of the island, on the Baie du Galion, near La Trinité. It was built between 1861 and 1865.

It produces sugar under the "Le Galion" brand, and also makes rum from the molasses produced by the sugar refinery:

  • a Grand Fond Galion rum which is 50°
  • a Grand Arôme rum from a very long fermentation process (around ten days).

The latter is used in perfumery, for pastries (cakes, candied fruit, etc.), and to boost rums in blends.

Le rhum du Galion n’est évidemment pas un AOC puisque c’est un rhum de mélasse très éloigné du cahier des charges du rhum agricole martiniquais. En revanche le “Rhum de la Baie du Galion” bénéficie d’un cahier des charges de l’indication géographique (IG).