Ron Abuelo Anejo Rum Centuria
Ron Abuelo Anejo Rum Centuria is the pinnacle of Panama's most storied rum house — an 80-proof (40% ABV) solera-aged rum drawn from reserves aged up to 30 years in American white oak, bottled to commemorate 100 years of Varela family rum-making. Drawn from the family's Reserva de la Familia, it layers decades of tropical maturation into a rich, velvety pour that earned 97 points from Wine Enthusiast — one of Latin America's great sipping rums. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: solera blend with rums aged up to 30 years
- Origin: Varela Hermanos distillery, Panama; estate-grown sugarcane
- Production: aged in American white oak using the traditional solera system; celebrates the Varela family's centennial of rum-making
A Century of Panamanian Rum in One Bottle
Varela Hermanos has distilled rum in Panama for over a century, and Centuria — from the Latin for "one hundred" — is its commemorative flagship. The solera method, borrowed from the sherry houses of Jerez, means no cask is ever fully emptied: younger rums cascade through tiers of older ones, so each bottle carries the character of the distillery's oldest reserves, built up over decades. It is the same philosophy that anchors the rest of the Ron Abuelo line, pushed to its absolute limit — browse our rum collection to taste the range.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with sweet vanilla, toffee, and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and extremely smooth — crème brûlée, molasses, roasted coffee, and dark tea, with sweet oak and dark fruit underneath. The finish is long and silky, with caramel and a refined touch of sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Drink it neat in a copita or tulip glass to appreciate the full 30-year character — this is a rum built for slow sipping. It pairs beautifully with a fine cigar or dark chocolate, and its layered sweetness also elevates a premium rum Old Fashioned for those who want to stretch the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Centuria" mean?
Centuria comes from the Latin "centum" — one hundred — and was chosen to celebrate a century of Varela family rum-making in Panama.
How old is Ron Abuelo Centuria?
It is a solera blend of rums aged up to 30 years; solera aging means the rums in the blend have a range of ages rather than a single age statement.
Is Ron Abuelo Centuria good for sipping?
Yes — at 80 proof with 97 points from Wine Enthusiast, it is expressly a sipping rum, best enjoyed neat.
A centennial Panamanian rum this layered deserves a patient glass — order Ron Abuelo Centuria online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.