Sofia Deleon, native Guatemalan and the restauranteur behind Central American road meals idea El Merkury lately introduced the launch of Tenango Rum. Tenango Anejo Rum honors Deleon’s familial legacy and the tradition and flavors of Guatemala. Deleon grew up impressed by tales of her Nice-grandmother distilling Cusha, a standard Guatemalan moonshine, at dwelling, and has created Tenango in her honor. A 100% single supply Guatemalan rum, Tenango Rum is additive free and constructed from Grade A molasses and is aged in second use American White Oak barrels. It’s distilled within the conventional Spanish model methodology on a column nonetheless, permitting for a extra flavorful rum that takes on main traits from the barrel.
Tenango prides itself on being a single supply rum – this time period refers to all elements originating in the identical surroundings. Each facet and ingredient of Tenango is Guatemalan together with the sugar cane. The standard-controlled fermentation, bottling and getting old all takes place in Guatemala, which means that while you drink Tenango, you’re not solely having fun with a scrumptious rum but additionally one with deliberately chosen, top quality elements with none thriller components or colorings.
“I grew up listening to tales about my revered Tatarabuela, and have at all times felt related to her. I’m positive it’s the place I get my entrepreneurial spirit!” mentioned Sofia Deleon, proprietor Tenango rum. “It’s in her honor that I based the model with the mission to reshape the world’s notion of rum and create a long-lasting affect on the lives of Guatemalan ladies and their households. I consider that tradition and heritage needs to be on the coronary heart of each sip, and that by honoring the traditions of our ancestors, we are able to redefine the rum panorama.”
The launch goals to assist within the empowerment of Guatemalan communities by way of using ladies and craftspeople to hand-make the colourful covers that adorn every bottle. The normal Mayan sheaths are woven on a standard foot loom by a Guatemalan Kik’che’ Girls’s co-op that focuses on this cultural observe, and $2 from each bottle offered goes to the co-op’s commerce employees.
Tenango Rum is out there for a MSRP of $49.99.
GSN’s Remarks: A superbly crafted darkish rum in a superbly crafted bottle. Even after the liquor is gone, we’ll hold the material enrobed bottle as a dialog piece. Nonetheless, to the purpose, the rum itself is just wonderful. Deep, wealthy and darkish brooding nostril of molasses spirit, oak and whiskey char, whereas on the identical time providing a vibrant and vibrant prime word of tropical heat. Upon tasting, a candy and fairly spherical caramel and vanilla nougat character presents itself. A spherical and welcoming mouthfeel hits all areas of the palate with a rock stable and balanced taste profile. The fade is additional lengthy, and leads towards a darkish molasses end. A terrific rum that may stand out in any tropical, basic or bespoke cocktail you’ll be able to consider. Very properly completed certainly. GSN Score: A++
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