Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum

Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum – 20-Year Aged Mexican Rum | Licores Veracruz

Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum is a rare and extraordinary aged rum from Licores Veracruz, S.A. de C.V. — one of Mexico’s most celebrated and historically significant rum producers, located in the tropical state of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico. Distilled using a combination of continuous column stills and pot stills from both molasses and sugarcane juice, and aged for a remarkable 20 years in European white oak barrels, this expression represents Mexican rum making at its most refined and ambitious — a spirit of extraordinary depth, complexity, and collector appeal.

What makes the Art Edition truly unique is its presentation: each bottle is individually wrapped in amate tree fibers — a traditional Mexican craft material with deep cultural roots — and decorated by Master Artist Victor Fernández, whose handcrafted designs make every bottle a one-of-a-kind work of art. Each bottle is individually numbered, making this not just an exceptional rum but a genuine collector’s piece — a bottle as beautiful on the shelf as the rum inside is in the glass.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Dark chocolate with rusty amber highlights in the bottle; in the glass the color lightens to a rich mahogany with amber highlights, with a thick band and slow, elegant legs that speak to the rum’s exceptional body and age
• Nose: Rich and deeply complex with the concentrated character of 20 years of European white oak aging — dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, warm spice, and the distinctive depth of a long-aged Mexican rum
• Palate: Full-bodied and opulent with concentrated dark fruit, caramel, toasted oak, warm spice, and the extraordinary complexity that only two decades of careful barrel aging can produce
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, and deeply satisfying — the magnificent finish of a world-class 20-year aged rum

Key Highlights

• ✔ 20 years aged — in European white oak barrels for extraordinary depth and complexity
• ✔ Column still + pot still distillation — from both molasses and sugarcane juice for a complex, layered base spirit
• ✔ Amate tree fiber wrapping — a traditional Mexican craft material with deep cultural significance
• ✔ Hand-decorated by Master Artist Victor Fernández — every bottle is a unique, individually numbered work of art
• ✔ From Licores Veracruz — one of Mexico’s most celebrated rum producers
• ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping

How to Enjoy

Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn or snifter glass at room temperature — this is a rum of extraordinary age and complexity that deserves to be savored without distraction. Allow it to breathe for several minutes before nosing to fully appreciate its aromatic depth. A few drops of still water can open up additional layers of dark fruit and spice. For food pairings, the rich, oak-aged complexity of Mocambo 20 Year pairs beautifully with dark chocolate truffles, Mexican chocolate mole, aged manchego or cotija, slow-roasted pork, and caramel flan — rich, indulgent flavors that complement the rum’s extraordinary depth and Mexican heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is amate and why is it used on the bottle?

Amate is a traditional Mexican paper and fiber material made from the bark of the amate tree (Ficus glabrata), with roots in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture. It has been used for centuries in Mexican art, ritual, and craft, and is deeply associated with the indigenous artistic traditions of Veracruz and other Mexican states. By wrapping each bottle of Mocambo 20 Year in amate tree fibers and commissioning Master Artist Victor Fernández to decorate each one individually, Licores Veracruz has created a bottle that is as much a celebration of Mexican cultural heritage as it is a vessel for exceptional aged rum.

Is every Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition bottle truly unique?

Yes — every bottle of Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum is individually hand-decorated by Master Artist Victor Fernández using amate tree fibers, and each bottle is individually numbered. No two bottles are exactly alike, making every purchase a genuinely one-of-a-kind collector’s piece. This combination of exceptional 20-year aged rum and unique handcrafted artistry makes the Mocambo Art Edition one of the most distinctive and collectible rum presentations in the world.

Where can I buy Mocambo 20 Year Art Edition Rum?

You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.