Raw materials
cane juice (guarapo)
honey (for honey rum)
caramel/flavouring (for caramel rum)
Distillery
Destilerías Aldea
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Destilerías Aldea.
Canary Islands rum producer with family roots, known for direct production from cane juice (guarapo) and a range that includes aged rums and flavored rums such as ron miel (honey rum) and caramel.
rum from cane juice (guarapo)
aged rum
flavoured rum (caramel, honey)
Canary Islands rum
Producer range
Producer range Destilerías Aldea
Spirit categories
rum from cane juice (guarapo)
aged rum
flavoured rum (caramel, honey)
Canary Islands rum
Representative products
Rum Aldea Caramelo - 70cl
Rum Aldea Miel (Ron Miel) - 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
American oak (bourbon barrel)
barrels of various origins and toast levels
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Manual milling of the cane and use of only the first pressing (guarapo); controlled fermentation without additives (up to ~30 hours); direct distillation from cane juice in historic columns originally built in 1936 (with wood-fired heating) and in a more recent column replicating the original design; maturation and blending in casks of various types for periods up to decades.
Distillation
Direct distillation from cane juice (guarapo) in historic columns (Egrott) and in a modern column built replicating the original; traditional wood-fired heating and supervision by the master distiller.
Ageing
Cellar maturation in casks of different origins and toasting levels for periods ranging from a few months up to 30 years; masters periodically taste casks to decide bottling and blends; coastal microclimate plays a role in maturation.
Producer history Destilerías Aldea
Aldea was born as a family business tied to the sugar and rum tradition in the Canary Islands. The brand's history is linked to Don Manuel Quevedo Alemán: production of Ron Aldea began in 1936 in Gran Canaria and later moved to La Palma. The business remained in the hands of the Quevedo family for several generations, preserving traditional methods and developing a range of aged expressions and limited editions.
Production philosophy
Priority to raw material quality and respect for tradition: Aldea favors direct distillation from cane juice (guarapo) to preserve the cane's aromas, produces in small batches and maintains artisanal practices rooted in family and territory.
Territory
Island of La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain); the distillery is located in a coastal area near cane plantations, which influences the aging profile.
Awards and recognitions
Gold medal, London Spirits Competition 2020.
Destilerías Aldea
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