Carúpano

Less well-known than other brands when discussing Venezuelan rum, Ron Carúpano has established itself as one of the country's leading names. Originating from the state of Sucre, the brand claims the title of Venezuela's oldest rum producer.

Its history dates back to 1762, when the Spanish captain Félix Del Fiero settled in the Macarapana Valley and decided, unprecedentedly in Venezuela, to age his rum in white oak barrels. He thus laid the foundations of "Ron Añejo," the ancestor of aged Venezuelan rum. This tradition is rooted in a country marked by its Spanish colonial heritage, which began in 1498 with the arrival of Christopher Columbus, and which gained independence in 1821 under the leadership of Simón Bolívar.

In the 19th century, the Altamira hacienda, the birthplace of the brand, gained international recognition, notably at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. Despite a closure in 1901, the house was reborn and remains today a family business active for four generations.

A pioneer of aged rum in Venezuela, Ron Carúpano benefits from a tropical microclimate that accelerates aging and a strict legal framework: the rum must age for a minimum of two years in white oak barrels, without compensation for the "angels' share," and have a minimum alcohol content of 40%. The high sucrose content of the local sugarcane also contributes to the quality of its distillates.

For over thirty years, the country's first Maestra Ronera, Carmen López de Bastidas , has been shaping the house's aromatic profiles, bringing balance and elegance to rums that embody over 260 years of history and expertise. Read less