Raw materials
sugarcane
molasses
Distillery
Cihuatán
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Cihuatán.
Cihuatán is a Salvadoran rum producer that states it controls the entire production chain. Founded in the early 2000s, it offers a range of aged rums and premium bottlings inspired by Mayan culture.
rum
aged rums
premium rums
Salvadoran rums
Producer range
Producer range Cihuatán
Spirit categories
rum
aged rums
premium rums
Salvadoran rums
Representative products
Cihuatán Xaman XO 70cl
Cihuatán Indigo 8 Years 70cl
Cihuatán Artesano 10 Years 70cl
Cihuatán Cinabrio 12 Years 70cl
Rhum Cihuatan Xaman 70cl - Giftbox
Casks and ageing vessels
American oak ex-bourbon
Ceiba Maya casks
Oloroso casks (sherry)
Cognac casks
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
According to sources, production is based on raw materials tied to the local sugar supply chain: the molasses/semi-finished products from the agricultural group are selected for fermentation. Distillation takes place in modern facilities using a continuous column process; the distillates are then aged in casks and blended by the master blender.
Distillation
Continuous column distillation (column stills)
Ageing
Aging mainly in American oak ex-bourbon casks; some expressions receive finishes or additional aging in specific casks (e.g. Ceiba Maya for Xaman, finishes in oloroso or cognac casks for some selections). One release (Artesano) also includes an infusion with local pineapple for a limited period.
Producer history Cihuatán
Licorera Cihuatán was established in the early 2000s and is commonly cited as the first operational rum production facility in El Salvador. The project is linked to the agricultural/sugar production group Ingenio La Cabaña; the brand's first international commercial releases date to the mid-2010s. Over time the range expanded with aged expressions (8, 12, 16 years and special bottlings).
Production philosophy
The brand emphasizes local roots and Mayan culture: names, stories and packaging recall regional myths and symbols. The official website highlights control of production "from seed to bottle" and a focus on craftsmanship and the quality of aged expressions.
Territory
Cihuatán Valley / Aguilares, San Salvador department, El Salvador.
Awards and recognitions
Double Gold - The Fifty Best (Cihuatán Indigo, 2020); Double Gold - International Spirits Challenge (rebrand Indigo and Cinabrio, 2020).
Cihuatán
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