Uruapan Charanda Agricole Single Estate Rum is part of our Rum collection. It comes from Uruapan Charanda Rum and is crafted in Mexico.
This Mexican agricole-style rum showcases the unique terroir of high-altitude sugarcane grown over 4,000 feet above sea level, resulting in a spirit with earthy, mineral-rich flavors rarely found in rums; interestingly, it's distilled using a water-powered mill and wood-fired copper stills, preserving centuries-old production methods that contribute to its distinct character.
Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out Uruapan Charanda Agricole Single Estate Rum for its unique terroir-driven profile, showcasing high-altitude Mexican sugarcane (grown at over 4,000 feet) and traditional production methods like water-powered milling and wood-fired copper pot stills, resulting in a spirit that bridges the gap between agricole rum and mezcal with its earthy, mineralic, and lightly smoky character.
Uruapan Charanda Agricole Single Estate Rum shines neat or with a large ice cube to fully appreciate its complex flavors, though it also adds depth to rum-forward cocktails; its grassy, vegetal notes make it ideal for sipping on warm summer evenings or pairing with spicy Mexican dishes and grilled seafood.
Nose: Intense and vegetal with pronounced olive brine, fresh sugarcane juice, and pickled green tomatoes. Hints of burning plastic and sauerkraut add intrigue. Subtle notes of orange zest, rice vinegar, and star anise emerge with time.
Palate: Surprisingly approachable given the bold nose. Fresh sugarcane juice leads, followed by underripe pineapple and bitter orange peel. Briny olives reappear, balanced by sushi rice, clove, and cinnamon oil. Lemonhead candies and juniper berries add complexity.
Finish: Medium-long and citrus-forward. Herbal notes emerge alongside a subtle barbecue smoke. The sugarcane sweetness lingers, complemented by a gentle spice warmth.
Uruapan Charanda Agricole Single Estate Rum is crafted from 100% fresh sugarcane juice pressed by a water-powered mill, then open-air fermented for at least 10 days before being double-distilled in 1,000-liter wood-fired copper pot stills, resulting in a spirit that captures the terroir of high-altitude (4,000+ feet) Michoacán sugarcane and the traditional charanda production methods.
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View RecipesCharanda is a strong but light spirit made from pure sugarcane in Mexico. I've come to prize the blend of a grassy Agricole rum with the hint of smoke from a mezcal. This particular charanda features less of the smokiness that I want, but is still a good variation for cocktails that call for a rum Agricole or a light rum. My personal favorite is still Gustoso, if you can find it.
To try this one out, I prefer using this spirit in a Caiprinha, one of my favorite summer drinks:
Caipirinha
- 60ml (2oz) Uruapan Charanda
- 1 small lime, cut into eight pieces
- 3 barspoons of sugar, demerara or turbinado preferred.
Muddle lime and sugar in a rocks glass. Add charanda, stir. Add ice and mix. Optionally garnish with lime wedge.
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