Producer
Ron Centenario
Ron Centenario is a Costa Rican rum brand produced by Centenario Internacional S.A., known for a range of aged rums and commemorative bottlings (e.g. 12, 20, 25, 30 years) distributed internationally.
- Curridabat · San José · Costa Rica
- Since 1985
- 6 products
The story
The Ron Centenario brand is linked to Centenario Internacional S.A., with roots in liquor production in Costa Rica. Trade and industry sources indicate the Centenario range was launched in the 1980s (often cited as 1985) and has since developed a family of aged and special expressions, with growing presence on foreign markets. Centenario Internacional is also recognized for other activities in the Costa Rican beverage sector.
Production philosophy
Brand communication emphasizes the ageing and 'legacy' of the blends, seeking to highlight Costa Rican identity and connection to the territory. Promotional materials also reference responsible management practices and the product image described as 'añejado por la naturaleza'.
Territory
Costa Rica (headquarters and production linked to the San José / Curridabat area) with export and distribution in numerous international markets.
Production method
Blending and aging of rum blends of different ages; for the higher expressions use of the Solera system is mentioned to achieve harmony and complexity.
Ageing
Aging in barrels with blends of rums of different ages; for the higher-tier expressions the Solera system is cited for the final assembly.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Curridabat
- Categories
- rum
- aged rum
- solera rum
- Raw materials
- molasses (sugar cane)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American oak (e.g., ex-bourbon / American white oak barrels)
- Representative products
- Rum 12 Secretos Gran Legado 70 cl - Ron Centenario
- Rum 20 Aniversario Fundaciòn 70 cl - Boxed - Ron Centenario
- Rum 25 Aniversario Gran Reserva 70 cl - Boxed - Ron Centenario
- Rum 30 Aniversario Limited Edition 70 cl - Gift Box - Ron Centenario
- Rum 7 Provincias Añejo Especial 70 cl - Ron Centenario
- Rum 9 Grados Commemorative 70 cl - Ron Centenario
What makes it distinctive
- Consolidated range of aged rums and anniversary editions (12, 20, 25, 30 years).
- Costa Rican brand/producer linked to Centenario Internacional S.A.
- Use of the Solera system and blending to produce the older expressions.
- Commercial presence and export to numerous countries.