Led by Janet Diaz-Bonilla, La Marielita is a collaboration between Diaz-Bonilla and fellow Cubans: rum-maker Francisco José “Don Pancho” Fernández Pérez, and artist Humberto Benitez, who designed the label artwork.
La Marielita Rum aged in ex-bourbon American white oak casks for not less than 18 years with no components or synthetic flavorings. With a burnt toffee and oak aroma, the rum progressively transitions into cacao flavors on the palate, the corporate says, with layers of vanilla, espresso bean and orange blossom. On the end is hazelnut and chocolate.
La Marielita Rum is impressed by the 1980 Mariel Boatlift, an exodus initiated by a political motion whereby 1000’s of Cubans sought refuge on the Peruvian embassy. At six years outdated, Janet Diaz-Bonilla, alongside her dad and mom, launched into a journey from Mariel, Cuba, to Key West, Florida, solely to be transferred upon arrival to a holding camp for 53 days earlier than being awarded their freedom.La Marielita Rum is now obtainable at choose retailers in Florida, California, and New York and nationwide at lamarielita.com/store/ for a urged retail value of $59.99 per 750-ml. bottle.
