[2] The Bellevue estate, upon which the Damoiseau distillery is built, was originally founded as a sugar plantation by the Rimbaud family of Martinique at the end of the 19th century, after the emancipation of slaves in the French colonies.

[4] Damoiseau rhums are produced from sugar cane that is harvested and crushed on the same day before fermenting for 24–36 hours.

[6] After aging for six months or more than six years, the rum is diluted with local spring water to a consistent commercial proof and bottled.

[7] In 2017, Damoiseau Virgin Cane won the gold medal for Rums Pure Juice & Blanc Agricole <50% ABV.

[8] Damoiseau XO Rhum Agricole received the Chairman's Trophy in the 2016 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.