Distillery

Carúpano

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Venezuelan producer of aged and premium rums, known for a long tradition in the Macarapana valley (Carúpano) and for high-end labels such as Legendario, the Reserva series and solera and vintage editions.
Venezuelan rum aged rum premium/superpremium rum limited and vintage editions special pack
Producer range

Producer range Carúpano

Spirit categories

Venezuelan rum aged rum premium/superpremium rum limited and vintage editions special pack

Representative products

Carúpano Legendario - 70cl Astucciato Carúpano Reserva 12 Exclusiva 70cl Carúpano Reserva 18 Limitada 70cl - Tubo Carúpano Reserva 1996 70cl - Tubo Prestige Carúpano Reserva 21 Privada 70cl - Tubo Carúpano Reserva 6 Especial 70cl Carúpano XO - 70cl Tubo Prestige Rhum Carúpano Solera Centenaria 70cl Tubo Special Pack - Rum Reserva Limitada + 2 bicchieri

Raw materials

sugarcane alcohol molasses spring water

Casks and ageing vessels

American white oak
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Ageing

Aging in closed American white oak barrels; the tropical microclimate of the Macarapana valley influences and accelerates the maturation process, intensifying the interaction between wood and spirit.

Producer history Carúpano

The history associated with the Carúpano name dates back to the founding of Hacienda Altamira in the Macarapana valley in 1762; the modern company Destilería Carúpano, C.A. was established in 1954. Over time the brand has specialized in aged rums, launching premium lines and vintage collections and earning international recognition.

Production philosophy

Focuses on combining local raw materials (cane alcohol/molasses, spring water), a favorable microclimate and blending and aging techniques to produce mature rums with an elegant, recognizable profile; values the historical heritage of the territory.

Territory

Hacienda Altamira, Macarapana valley (Macarapana - Carúpano), Sucre state, Venezuela.

Awards and recognitions

Numerous international awards cited by the company, including gold medals in international competitions (e.g. Alambique de Oro 2004), the 'Best Rum in the World' recognition at the International Rum Conference in Madrid (2014) and the Great Gold Medal at the Brussels International Spirits Contest (2018), as well as many other medals and prizes over the years.

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