Ron Cihuatan Artesano 10 Year Old Pineapple Rum
Ron Cihuatan Artesano 10 Year Old Pineapple Rum is a Salvadoran rum built for mixology: a blend of 10-year-old column-distilled molasses rums, aged in ex-bourbon barrels, then infused for two months with ripe Golden Pineapple from Santa María Ostuma in the heart of El Salvador. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) by Licorera Cihuatán, it's inspired by the legend of Gucumatz, the Mayan god of agriculture and creativity. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — store lists 750mL; official import bottling is 700mL (bottle read pending)
- Rum base: blend of 10-year-old molasses rums from ex-bourbon casks, column-distilled
- Infusion: 2 months with ripe Golden Pineapple from Santa María Ostuma — no artificial flavors, no coloring
- Origin: Licorera Cihuatán, El Salvador — the Cihuatán valley, namesake of a Mayan city (900–1200 AD)
- Character: lightly creamy, balanced sweetness, caramelized pineapple and vanilla
Gucumatz's Pineapple
Every Cihuatán bottling tells a Mayan story, and Artesano Pineapple belongs to Gucumatz — god of agriculture and creativity, and patron of the land's fruits. The pineapple comes from a small community in the center of the country, macerated in whole pieces so the rum absorbs authentic fruit character with nothing artificial: 18g sugar per liter, 10g of it from the pineapples themselves. It's the first release in the brand's infused-rum series. Explore more Ron Cihuatán or browse rum.
Tasting Notes
Authentic fresh-pineapple aroma over the 10-year base; lightly creamy and balanced-sweet on the palate with caramelized pineapple, vanilla, tropical fruit, and caramel notes from the ex-bourbon oak; smooth, velvety finish.
How to Enjoy
Predestined for cocktails — Piña Coladas and creative Daiquiri twists are what it was crafted for — though the aged base drinks well over ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the pineapple flavor natural?
Yes — ripe Golden Pineapple pieces macerate in the rum for two months with no artificial flavors or coloring.
What is the base rum?
A blend of 10-year-old molasses rums distilled on column stills and aged in ex-bourbon barrels.
What does Cihuatán mean?
In the Pipil language, "land beyond the sleeping woman" — named for the valley and the Mayan city that stood there from 900 to 1200 AD.
Ten years of oak meets fresh pineapple — order Cihuatan Artesano Pineapple online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.