Uruapan Charanda Sol Tarasco Anejo con Hongos Rum
Uruapan Charanda Sol Tarasco Anejo con Hongos Rum is a 93-proof (46.5% ABV) aged Mexican cane spirit with a twist: charanda aged a minimum of three years in ex-bourbon barrels, then macerated for six months with organic, locally sourced Blue Indigo (Lactarius indigo) and Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) mushrooms. Made by the Pacheco family at Casa Tarasco in Uruapan, Michoacán, from estate-grown sugarcane juice — open-air fermented 10+ days, twice distilled in 1,000-liter wood-fired copper pot stills. In a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 93 proof (46.5% ABV)
- Aging: minimum 3 years in ex-bourbon barrels, then 6-month mushroom maceration
- Mushrooms: organic Blue Indigo + Oyster, locally sourced in Michoacán
- Production: 100% cane juice; 10+ day open-air ferment; double copper pot distillation
- Details: US import via Skurnik; VinePair 2025 rating 93
Mushrooms in the Barrel, History in the Glass
Mushroom-infused charanda is not a gimmick — it is a Michoacán tradition. Locals have added mushrooms to charanda for generations for their curative effects: to slow the effects of aging, treat certain ailments, and above all to reduce fatigue and stress while boosting energy. Sol Tarasco gives the tradition a serious bottle: three years in ex-bourbon, then six months on Blue Indigo and Oyster mushrooms, for an umami-rich aged rum that leans toward sherry-finished whiskey. VinePair gave it a 93 and called it "one for spirits geeks." Explore the Uruapan collection and more rums at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the importer's official profile: butterscotch, cinnamon, molasses, and raisin on a beguiling nose that leans toward sherry-finished whiskey. The palate brings mesquite, vanilla, dates, and caramel. The finish is savory — clove, charred marshmallow, and oyster sauce.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat — this is a contemplative bottle for spirits geeks, and the mushroom influence is the point, not a novelty to hide. It also works as the aged-rum half of a rum Old Fashioned, where the umami adds real depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "con Hongos" mean?
"With mushrooms" — the añejo charanda is macerated for six months with Blue Indigo and Oyster mushrooms after barrel aging.
Does it taste like mushrooms?
It tastes umami-rich and savory rather than mushroomy per se — butterscotch, raisin, mesquite, and charred marshmallow with a savory, sherry-whiskey-leaning finish.
How long is Sol Tarasco Anejo con Hongos aged?
A minimum of three years in ex-bourbon barrels, then six months on mushrooms.
The strangest, most delicious bottle in the rum aisle — order Sol Tarasco Anejo con Hongos Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.