Cihuatan Artesano 10 Year Pineapple Rum (70cl, 40%)

A 40% ABV Solera-method rum from El Salvador, made by Licorera Cihuatán using sugarcane grown in the Cihuatán valley. Natural pineapple is introduced during a decade of ageing in ex-bourbon barrels, so the fruit character develops alongside the oak rather than being added afterwards. The Artesano line draws creative inspiration from Gucumatz, the Mayan god of agriculture and creativity. On the nose, ripe pineapple leads, followed by toasted oak, caramel and a warm baked sweetness. The palate brings candied, almost smoked pineapple with vanilla, gentle baking spice, toasted oak and soft caramel. The finish is long, with lingering pineapple sweetness and subtle oak tannins.