Description
What kind of spirit is this
Carúpano Reserva Privada by Destilería Carúpano is a blended Añejo Rum crafted from local molasses and distilled in column stills to create a structured base. This Venezuelan spirit offers a dense profile, distinguished by its remarkably smooth, velvety texture. The bouquet opens with notes of caramel, macerated red fruits, and dates, which transition seamlessly into layers of toasted coconut, orange peel, and mocha. On the palate, a robust presence of tobacco and dark chocolate emerges, leading to a long, persistent finish.
Where it comes from
Originating from the Macarapana Valley in Venezuela, this spirit is deeply shaped by the coastal Caribbean environment. The humid tropical microclimate, with its high daytime temperatures and cooler nights, intensifies the interaction between the liquid and the casks during maturation. Drawing on a distilling heritage dating back to 1762, the expertise of Carúpano produces a spirit with a striking dark amber colour and golden highlights. This environment directly contributes to the dense appearance and complex flavour profile developed through extended time in wood.
How it is produced
Carúpano Reserva Privada is made using pure spring water and molasses, followed by precise column distillation. Maturation takes place in sealed American white oak barrels; crucially, these are not topped up during the ageing process, which naturally concentrates the body and flavour. Following the careful selection of mature spirits, the blend undergoes an additional cask resting period for several months to ensure the components integrate seamlessly. The resulting robust and enveloping character maintains a persistent sweet finish, and the entire production is officially kosher certified.
History and curiosities
With a distilling legacy dating back to 1762, Carúpano Reserva Privada 21 reflects more than 250 years of Venezuelan mastery. Master Blender Carmen López de Bastidas crafts this spirit by blending rums aged from six to 21 years in American white oak casks without topping up, followed by a final period of resting in wood. Maturation within the humid Macarapana Valley microclimate enriches the rum with an extraordinary depth of flavour. A multi-award-winning, kosher-certified masterpiece, it offers a truly velvety sipping experience.
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12 - 14 °C
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| Name | Carupano Ron Anejo Reserva 21 Privada 0.7L |
|---|---|
| Type | Rum |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 40.0% by volume |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Region | Venezuela |
| Vendor | Carupano Ron Anejo |
| Story | History and curiosities With a distilling legacy dating back to 1762, Carúpano Reserva Privada 21 reflects more than 250 years of Venezuelan mastery. Master Blender Carmen López de Bastidas crafts this spirit by blending rums aged from six to 21 years in American white oak casks without topping up, followed by a final period of resting in wood. Maturation within the humid Macarapana Valley microclimate enriches the rum with an extraordinary depth of flavour. A multi-award-winning, kosher-certified masterpiece, it offers a truly velvety sipping experience. |
| Origin | Macarapana Valley, Carúpano, Venezuela |
| Climate | Humid tropical |
| Production technique | Distillation in column stills; blended rum |
| Aging | Aged in sealed American white oak casks for up to 21 years (a blend of rums aged between 6 and 21 years); further cask ageing for a few months after blending, with no topping up during ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

