A vibrant and elegant rum from El Salvador, the Cihuatn Cinabrio 12 Years channels refined oak-ageing with tropical fruit character. It offers a rich, smooth sipping experienceaccessible yet distinctmaking it a strong value in the premium rum category.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced at the Licorera Cihuatn distillery (founded in 2004 and part of sugar-mill group Ingenio La Cabaa) in El Paisnal, El Salvador, this rum begins with local sugar-cane/molasses sourced from a 100-year-old mill. The spirit is matured for 12 years in American ex-bourbon oak barrels (via a solera-style or extended age process) before bottling. The name Cinabrio references the red hue of cinnabar and the Mayan sun god Kinich Ahau, while the brand draws on the local heritage of the ancient city of Cihuatn.
Critics Reviews
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Reviewers note the rum delivers plum, caramelised orange peel, pistachio and toasted oak on the palate, reflecting the long maturation.
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Brand-notes highlight the rums unmistakable quality derived from the sugar-cane terroir, handiwork of Salvadoran craft and dedicated ageing.
Tasting Profile
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Nose: Warm amber colour with orange-red highlights; aromatics of ripe banana, nutmeg, cinnamon, toasted nuts and subtle floral touches.
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Palate: Tropical fruit leads (banana, ripe mango), followed by coconut, dark honey, roasted nuts, dried fig and vanilla oak. Caramelised orange peel and gentle spice add depth.
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Finish: Medium-long. Cocoa and dark chocolate notes with the hushed echo of oak tannin, nuts and fruit linger pleasantly.
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