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Dzama

Malagasy rum aged in oak, often infused with vanilla

Madagascar Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Distilled at Nosy Be since 1980 from local cane and vanilla, and Madagascar’s best-known rum abroad.

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What is Dzama?

Dzama is a wine & spirit from Madagascar: malagasy rum aged in oak, often infused with vanilla. Distilled at Nosy Be since 1980 from local cane and vanilla, and Madagascar’s best-known rum abroad.

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sugarvanilla

Cooked

distilled

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