Producer
Ocumare
Ocumare is a Venezuelan rum brand originating from Ocumare del Tuy (Miranda state). It is known for aged releases, notably the 12-year Edición Reservada, produced from blends of rums made and matured in the region.
- Ocumare del Tuy · Miranda · Venezuela
- 1 product
Ocumare
Meet the producer
The story
According to information available online, the Ocumare brand takes its name from the locality of Ocumare del Tuy and its productions are linked to the Hacienda La Guadalupe (today part of the local licorero complex). Some retailers and specialized profiles indicate the brand has historical roots in Caracas and that production consolidated in Ocumare del Tuy from the mid-20th century. Official details on foundation and ownership are not available on an official brand website.
Production philosophy
To offer aged, balanced rums that reflect Venezuelan tradition: blends of rums matured in oak barrels to obtain soft, vanilla and caramel aromatic profiles, suitable both for neat tasting and for use in cocktails.
Territory
Ocumare del Tuy, Valles del Tuy, Miranda State, Venezuela.
Production method
Continuous distillation from molasses with blending of aged rums; aging in oak barrels in a tropical climate. Available labels declare blends of rums with ages up to 12 years.
Distillation
Continuous column distillation
Ageing
Aging in oak barrels in a tropical climate; blending of rums with different ages up to 12 years
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Ocumare del Tuy
- Categories
- Venezuelan rum
- aged rum
- dark rum
- Raw materials
- molasses
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American oak barrels (ex-bourbon)
- Representative products
- Ron Ocumare 12 Anni - 70cl
- Ocumare Edición Reservada 12 años
What makes it distinctive
- Venezuelan brand linked to Ocumare del Tuy
- Edición Reservada / 12-year version as flagship product
- Distillation from molasses and aging in oak barrels
- Production linked to Hacienda La Guadalupe / local licorero complex (CILCCA) according to sources