{"product_id":"the-rums-of-mexico-cana-criolla-rum","title":"The Rums of Mexico Cana Criolla Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rums of Mexico Caña Criolla Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Mexican sugarcane juice rum from PM Spirits’ Rums of Mexico project, made by second-generation aguardientero Pedro Bautista in Zoquiapam Boca de los Ríos, Oaxaca, from heritage Criolla cane cultivated by Daniel Vega Santiago, bottled at 51.9% ABV in a 700mL bottle with nothing added after distillation. The fresh-pressed juice ferments for more than 20 days in closed 1,100-litre tanks, then runs through the handmade, wood-fired four-plate copper still Bautista has operated for two decades. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103.8 proof (51.9% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedro Bautista, Zoquiapam Boca de los Ríos, Oaxaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Criolla, cultivated by Daniel Vega Santiago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico — imported by PM Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Aguardiente, Bottled With Full Transparency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rums of Mexico bottles the traditional cane spirits of Mexico that locals call aguardiente, cañita or simply ron, naming the farmer, the village, the cane and the still on every release. Bautista’s cane grows among columnar cactus near the Río Monteflor, harvested at around two years old and crushed promptly; the long ferment and his 20-year-old four-plate still give the spirit real backbone with a clean, mineral clarity. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e and agricole-style bottlings across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the producer’s tech sheet: sourdough, apricot and mango on the nose. Almond, currants, bubblegum and sour cherries on the palate, with the green cane, white pepper and dry, stony character of a long-fermented cane juice spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connoisseur’s pick of the line: sip it neat to follow the cane, or use it where a blanco agricole would go — a Ti’ Punch or a Daiquiri with real grip. Pair it with its Veracruz siblings in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gift-sets\"\u003egift sets\u003c\/a\u003e for a Mexican cane tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho made Caña Criolla?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePedro Bautista, a second-generation aguardientero in Zoquiapam Boca de los Ríos, Oaxaca, from Criolla cane grown by Daniel Vega Santiago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof and size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e51.9% ABV, in a 700mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh cane juice fermented 20+ days in closed 1,100-litre tanks, distilled on a handmade wood-fired four-plate copper still, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Uruapan Charanda?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — different producer and region. Charanda is a Michoacán cane spirit; Caña Criolla is an Oaxacan aguardiente bottled by PM Spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder The Rums of Mexico Caña Criolla online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — a rare taste of Oaxacan cane tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rums of Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68001797898283,"sku":"DM17523L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/the-rums-of-mexico-cana-criolla-rum-600x800.jpg?v=1792867755","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/the-rums-of-mexico-cana-criolla-rum","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}