Ron Pelacañas Solera Aged Rum – 95.4 Proof (47.7% ABV) | 750ml

Complex, evolving, and masterfully crafted, Ron Pelacañas Solera Aged Rum is an artisanal Mexican rum produced from 100% freshly extracted sugar cane juice using a unique four-tier solera aging system. Bottled at 47.7% ABV (95.4 proof) in a 750ml bottle, this exceptional rum blends multiple vintages into a continuously evolving spirit that balances vibrant cane character with rich oak influence and remarkable depth.

Process & Aging

Produced at Hacienda El Carmen in the Ahualulco Valley of Jalisco, Mexico, Ron Pelacañas begins with freshly harvested Morada, Colmex, and Milagrosa sugar cane grown in clay loam and volcanic soils. The cane is crushed using a Brazilian mechanical sugar cane mill, fermented for 2–3 days in 6,000-liter open-top pine vats using brewers yeast, then double distilled—first in a stainless steel alembic still and then in a copper pot still to approximately 55% ABV.

Inspired by the centuries-old aging method developed by Spanish sherry producers, Pelacañas employs a four-tier solera system using ex-bourbon American white oak barrels. The process began during the 2022–2023 harvest, with the first tier filled using Pelacañas Llamarada still-strength rum. By the end of the 2026 season, all four tiers had been filled, allowing for the inaugural release known as Edition Zero. Each subsequent edition draws from the oldest tier while cascading younger rum downward and replenishing the youngest barrels with fresh distillate, creating a living blend that continually evolves while preserving the character of every previous vintage.

Appearance

Deep golden amber with brilliant copper highlights, displaying excellent clarity and rich viscosity.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich aromas of cajeta, black tea, cocoa butter, toasted oak, and subtle caramelized sugar create an inviting and layered bouquet.

Palate: Full-bodied and beautifully textured with flavors of Islay-style smoky notes, orange bonbon, ripe persimmon, cooked sugar cane, baking spice, and gentle oak woven together with remarkable balance.

Finish: Long, vibrant, and complex with lingering notes of cocoa, citrus, oak spice, smoky nuances, and fresh cane sweetness.

What Makes It Special

Ron Pelacañas Solera Aged Rum is unlike traditional aged rums thanks to its continuous four-tier solera aging system, where every new edition contains a portion of every batch that came before it. This creates extraordinary depth and consistency while allowing each release to develop its own distinctive personality.

Crafted under the direction of Maestro Destilador Juan Ramon Barba Anza and Field Foreman Jesús Noriega Rodriguez, the rum celebrates authentic Mexican terroir through the use of fresh sugar cane juice, traditional fermentation, careful double distillation, and patient maturation in ex-bourbon barrels. The result is a premium rum that bridges heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship in every bottle.

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its evolving layers of fruit, spice, oak, and cane sweetness. Its bold profile also makes it an outstanding choice for elevated rum-forward cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Rum Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Ron Pelacañas Solera Aged Rum?
It is bottled at 47.7% ABV (95.4 proof).

What makes the solera aging system unique?
The rum is matured in a four-tier cascading solera system, where older rum is blended with younger vintages over time, creating a continuously evolving spirit that retains the character of every previous edition.

What is Ron Pelacañas made from?
It is crafted from 100% freshly extracted sugar cane juice using the Morada, Colmex, and Milagrosa cane varieties.

Where is Ron Pelacañas produced?
It is distilled and aged at Hacienda El Carmen in the Ahualulco Valley of Jalisco, Mexico.

What is the bottle size?
This expression comes in a 750ml bottle.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Ron Pelacañas Solera Aged Rum, bottled at 95.4 proof (47.7% ABV). Available now on our website while supplies last.

Brand Story

Ron Pelacañas is dedicated to showcasing the richness of Mexican rum through traditional craftsmanship and innovative aging techniques. Produced at Hacienda El Carmen in Jalisco, the distillery embraces fresh sugar cane juice, local terroir, and meticulous production methods to create distinctive spirits of exceptional quality. Guided by Maestro Destilador Juan Ramon Barba Anza, the Solera series represents an ongoing journey, with every edition building upon the legacy of those before it through a living four-tier aging system that continues to evolve with each new release.