Rhum Clément Unveils Bana Canne Liqueur In Collaboration With Kadalys

Rhum Clément, known for its Rhum Agricole from Martinique, has introduced a new liqueur, Bana Canne. This addition joins the Créole Shrubb and Mahina Coco in the Clément Liqueur Collection. Bana Canne (SRP $34.99/700 ml) celebrates Martinique's primary agricultural trades—sugarcane and bananas—grown together on the estate. The crops are rotated to refresh essential soil nutrients.

Available nationwide at Spiribam, Bana Canne is crafted from bananas harvested at Habitation Clément. "A group of U.S. bartenders observed both the sugarcane and banana harvests and learned firsthand the challenges of these industries," explains Benjamin Jones, Director, Spiribam America. "Approximately 20% of the banana harvest is rejected during quality control and destined for compost or local pig farms."

Bana Canne is a collaboration with Kadalys, a Black woman-owned skincare brand focused on sustainability and biochemistry. Founded by entrepreneur Shirley Billot, Kadalys champions eco-extraction techniques. After over two years of collaboration and nearly fifty trials, the Clément-Kadalys teams developed the Bana Canne recipe.

"It's been an exhilarating journey collaborating with Clément," says Shirley Billot. "Capturing the rich, nuanced banana flavours present in Bana Canne was a challenging and intricate task. I'm proud to have played such an important role in bringing this beautiful liqueur to life."

The Créole Shrubb and Mahina Coco liqueurs now feature redesigned packaging. Créole Shrubb is a traditional Martinican liqueur popular among U.S. bartenders, blending aged and unaged Rhum Agricole with natural orange peels, pulp, and créole spices. Mahina Coco is a bright rhum-based liqueur offering a natural alternative to conventional coconut liqueurs.

"After tireless efforts to create Bana Canne, we wanted to create a bottle that evoked the passion and natural ingredients," says Audrey Bruisson, Marketing Director, Rhum Clément. "Now that there are three liqueurs, we decided they should be dressed in a similar sophisticated fashion, creating the Clément Liqueur Collection."

About Rhum Clément

Founded in 1887, Clément is one of Martinique's iconic brands. Located in Le François on Martinique's Atlantic coast, Clément produces aged and unaged Rhum Agricole and a range of rhum-based liqueurs. Habitation Clément has six aging cellars housing over 12,000 barrels of various types, origins, and sizes.

This enables cellar master Julien Thimon and his team to craft characterful aged rums with flavorful oak character, reflecting Clément's distinctive aromatic profile.

About Kadalys

Kadalys is the first organic and eco-conscious bio-tech brand that upcycles banana agri-waste into patented and clinically proven active ingredients. Established in 2011, Kadalys leverages biochemistry, eco-extraction, and sustainability to create valuable products from banana agri-waste.

In 2012, Kadalys launched its first line of products—an eco-conscious skincare line clinically proven to rejuvenate skin.