Cihuatán Indigo Rum 40% (1x70cl)

Product Information

This is our rum crafted as an homage to Xaman, Mayan god of the North Star. It features 16 year old rums which have been finished in Mayan Ceiba barrels. I am proud to be the only distillery in the world to have these kinds of barrels, made using the indigenous Ceiba tree. This gives this rum its sophisticated flavor profile. I personally selected the wood of this tree because according to the legend of this god, he would come out at night and rest during the day atop a sacred Ceiba tree. Crafted as a homage to Kinich Ahau, Mayan God of the sun, whose sacred colour is red. The Mayan people used the mineral Cinabrio to make red dye. The name "Cihuatan" is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of El Salvador. It is derived from the Nahuat language, spoken by the indigenous Pipil people, and means "The Land Beside the Sleeping Woman." This name is a homage to an ancient Mayan city, the remnants of which lie near the distillery and the nearby Guazapa mountain, which is said to resemble a sleeping woman.

Gabriela Ayala: We are proud to be our country’s only rum producer. As mentioned above, this wouldn’t have been possible without the vision and entrepreneurial spirit of a group of Salvadorans that wanted to create El Salvador’s ambassador to the world through rum. From the start, they were commited to quality. If they were to make a product worthy of being our country’s ambassador, it had to be top quality. That is why since 2004, we kept distilling and aging and waited 10 years to sell our first bottle of rum. This rum was 8 years old. Now we are very happy, because Ron Cihuatán is the perfect souvenir that Salvadorans proudly give from their country. Cinabrio 12y– staření probíhá 12 let v sudech po bourbonu, laděný do cihlově červená „cinabarit“, věnovaný mayskému bohu slunce Kinich Ahau

How does this rum taste?

Ein simpler Rum der als / oder zum Dessert und Kaffee ganz ok ist. Für Einsteiger und Süssrumliebhaber. Despite being a newcomer, Cihuatan Rum has already made its mark on the international stage, receiving accolades and awards in various spirit competitions. This recognition is a testament to the quality and craftsmanship that goes into each bottle. Named after Xaman, Mayan God of the North Star, the protector of Cihuatán valley. Xaman was believed to rest on sacred Ceiba trees, the Mayan tree of life.

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Cihuatán Xaman XO - initially matured for 15 years in former bourbon barrels, before finishing for one year in Mayan Ceiba barrels. Cihuatán Xamanist der bisher älteste Rum aus der Licorera Cihuatán. Er reift insgesamt 16 Jahre lang: Die ersten 15 Jahre in ehemaligen Bourbonfässern, ehe er in mayanischem Ceiba-Holz seine einjährige Veredelung erfährt. Das Ergebnis ist ein weicher Rum mit Aromen von Bacon, gegrillter Ananas, Gewürznelken, Balsamico-Toast, Pflaumen und Leder. To me, rum has never tasted as good as these! Fantastic tropical fruitiness coupled with toffee, chocolate and chilli spice – Amazing!

Nose: Lush tropical fruits again, mainly mango. There’s furniture polish and creamy vanilla caramels which grow stronger after a time.

About the Licorera Cihuatán distillery

Cihuatan Sahumerio: Inspired by the ancient Mayan ritual of Sahumerio, this rum is a blend of rums aged up to 12 years, offering a rich and complex flavour profile with notes of dried fruits, chocolate, and a hint of spice. Just-Drinks. "Licorera Cihuatán Nikte El Salvadorian Rum Product Launch". just-drinks.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-14 . Retrieved 2021-04-09.

The team at the Cihuatan rum distillery have created unique rums that tell a story of their Mayan ancestors. The same curiosity that drove the Mayans are driving the team at Cihuatan Rum, the first rum distillery in El Salvador.Vznikla vlastně jako divize velké společnosti na zpracování cukrové třtiny a výroby cukru Ingenio La Cabaña (vždyť co dělat s tak velkým množstvím odpadní melasy – pojďme proto tvořit rum…). Ale teď vážně, ne jen tak ledajaký rum – Cihuatán se totiž postupem let stal dokonce celosvětově známou značkou (a v roce 2016 získal ochrannou známku v USA). V roce 2015 šel na export jejich první rum (shodou okolností toto Indigo) a už například v roce 2020 získal ocenění Double Gold v soutěži The Fifty Best. Na International Spirits Challenge (2020) zase získaly rumy Indigo a Cinabrio zlaté ocenění za rebranding designu. A kdo za ním vlastně stojí co se týče jeho chuti a vůně? Renomovaná Master Blender-ka Gabriela Ayala ( rozhovor v češtině). After ageing, the rums are artfully blended. The master blender at Cihuatan skillfully combines rums of various ages to create distinct expressions, each with its unique characteristics. Highfern Ltd are the proprietors of Angels’ Nectar Whisky and importers of Langatun Whisky, Seven Seals Whisky, Smögen Whisky, Strane Gin, Kinghaven Rum & Cihuatán Rum. Alongside the Cairngorms Edition, Angels’ Nectar also offer Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Original 40%, Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Rich Peat Edition 46% and Angels’ Nectar Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay Edition 47%. Established in 2004, Licorera Cihuatán is the first and only Rum distillery in El Salvador. As a division of sugar mill Ingenio La Cabaña, which has over 100 years experience in the mastering of sugarcane, Cihuatán Rum’s master distiller and blender Gabriela Ayla is able to oversee the entire production process, from sugarcane seed selection to bottling.