The Rum Of Mexico Caldo

MXRUMS represents a selection of Mexico’s finest makers of both traditional and modern cane spirits, which are often called aguardiente, cañita, chinguirito, cañazo, or simply ron. With dozens of cane varieties, extensive terroir, & and varying local production methods, MXRUMS shares with you just a slice of the beauty to be found amongst The Rums of Mexico.

Originally a maker of unrefined sugar known as panela, first-generation aguardientero Orlando Vásquez crafts this aguardiente from the fresh juice aka “caldo” of two cane varieties - 290 and CP421 - prized for their high sugar content and quick growth. Orlando began distilling aguardiente in 2015; he uses a four-plate, continuous copper still heated by firewood.

TASTING NOTES

Truffle, charcoal smoke, vinegar, and glue on the nose. Mandarin, roasted cherries, burnt berry jam on the palate.