Ron Carúpano Añejo Reserva Especial is a six-year-old Venezuelan rum from Destilería Carúpano, bottled at 40% ABV.
It is crafted in the historic Macarapana Valley of Sucre, Venezuela, by a house whose label dates it to 1762, and it carries the D.O.C. Ron de Venezuela protected designation of origin.
It is aged in sealed white American oak barrels without topping up the angels' share, and the humid coastal climate speeds the spirit's interaction with the oak.
Master blender Carmen López de Bastidas created it to show the fresh, lively side of shorter maturation while keeping the distillery's complexity and coastal salinity.
Light amber with orange glints, it offers sugar cane, pineapple and citrus, a sweet entry and a warm finish, and it won a silver medal at the 2022 Bartender Spirits Awards.
Aged rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, shaped by the sugarcane, the still and the warm climates where it matures, which speed up the interaction between spirit and wood.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sugar cane, pineapple and citrus.
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Palate: Sweet entry, with vanilla and gentle oak.
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Finish: Warm, with a hint of salinity.
Specifications
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Producer: Destilería Carúpano, Sucre, Venezuela
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Style: Añejo rum
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Age: 6 years
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Cask: White American oak
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Designation: D.O.C. Ron de Venezuela
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Origin: Venezuela
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip Carúpano Reserva Especial neat or on the rocks with a twist of orange to enjoy its bright cane and fruit. Its lively profile is perfect for cocktails: try it in a Daiquiri with lime and sugar, a Mojito with mint and soda, a Rum Old Fashioned with demerara and bitters, or a Cuba Libre with cola and lime. Pair it with grilled pork, Venezuelan arepas, plantains, coconut desserts and dark chocolate. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is it?
It is a six-year-old añejo rum.
Where is it made?
In the Macarapana Valley of Sucre, Venezuela, under the D.O.C. Ron de Venezuela.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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