Our land’s ancient Mayan heritage is our inspiration. The Maya were insatiably curious, which drove them to study the stars and numbers, to explore new lands and to create ahead of their time. This same curiosity drove us to create what had never been done: El Salvador’s first rum, crafted by hand in the heart of the Cihuatán valley. At Cihuatán, we cherish and celebrate this curiosity that drives us all to learn, explore, to grow and enjoy life. Invoke your curiosity.
Cihuatán Jade is a premium white rum crafted in honor of the Mayan goddess of the arts, Chac Chel, muse to ancient artists and craftsmen, who used talismans carved in jade to invoke her graces. Gabriela Ayala, Master Blender of Ron Cihuatán, was inspired by the mystique of Chac Chel to create a premium rum for mixology, with a versatile profile that invites you to invoke curiosity to explore the art of mixology
Age: 4 years
Aging method: Aged in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels
Size: 700ml
Origin: Cihuatán valley, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Lemon, Mint, Custard Cream,White Chocolate,Vanilla, White Pepper
Cihuatán Indigo is a rum crafted as an homage to Tlaloc, Mayan god of rain. Legend has it that the Sleeping Woman, guardian goddess of the Cihuatánvalley, would intercede on behalf of the people of Cihuatánso that Tlaloc would make the valley bloom.The name “Indigo” was inspired by the color blue, which was crafted by the ancient Maya using the Indigo flower (añil). Blue was Tlaloc’s sacred color and a symbol of El Salvador
Age: 8 years
Aging method: Aged in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels
Size: 700ml
Origin: Cihuatán valley, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Vanilla, Cappucciono, Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Lemongrass, Artisanal Dulce de Leche
Cihuatán Cinabrio is a rum crafted as an homage to Kinich Ahau, Mayan god of the sun. Legend has it that the Sleeping Woman, guardian goddess of the Cihuatánvalley, would intercede on behalf of the people of Cihuatán so that Kinich Ahau would energize the valley with his two hummingbirds.The name “Cinabrio” was inspired by the color red, which was crafted by the ancient Maya using the mineral Cinabrio(cinnabar). Red was Kinich Ahau’s sacred color and regarded as a good omen.
Age: 12 years
Aging method: Aged in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels
Size: 700ml
Origin: Cihuatán valley, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Plum, Pistachio, Toasted Oak, Ripe Starfruit, Caramelized Orange Peel, Guarapo
CihuatánXamanis an ultra-premium rum that joins the Cihuatán range starting 2020. This XO rum is the ultimate ode to the Cihuatán valley’s enchanting Mayan heritage.
Fondly named afterXaman, god of theNorthStarand protector of the valley, this elegant composition features a blend of extra-old rums aged in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels and then finished in Mayan Ceiba, the tree of life.
The Ceiba was the most sacred tree for the ancient Maya, regarded as the symbol of the universe, prosperity, strength and unity. According to Mayan lore, Ceiba trees grew through realms and connected humans and gods.
The Maya cherished the wood of their Ceiba trees and used it to craft items of protection for battle, charms to bring prosperity and vessels for travel. They also used the bark as food due to its medicinal properties.
Age: 16 years
Aging method: Aged in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels, finished for 1 year in Mayan Ceiba
Size: 700ml
Origin: Cihuatán valley, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Clove, Prunes, Grilled Pineapple, Panela Glazed Bacon, Balsamic Toast, Leather
Cihuatán Alux is a Limited Edition rum inspired by the mayan legend of the Aluxes, guardian gods of the land.
According to mayan lore, these gods lived in maize and cacao fields, as these were regarded as the most sacred gifts of the earth. at the beginning of every harvest season, the maya would hold an enchanting feast full of rich treats of chocolate and corn in gratitude to the Aluxes. Now, as our gift for these guardian gods, our master blender has crafted this rum with notes of mayan atole, cashew nuts, ginger, cinnamon sticks, roasted corn and chocolate mousse.
Each bottle of Cihuatán Alux is hand-numbered, to delight collectors around the world.
Age: 15 years
Aging method: Aged in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels, finished in Oloroso and Cognac
Size: 700ml
Origin: Cihuatán valley, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Mayan Atole, Cashew nuts, Ginger, Cinnamon, Toasted corn, Chocolate mousse
Cihuatán Sahumerio is a limited edition rum created as a celebration of love. According to Mayan lore, fire was the symbol of love and the eagle goddess Chantico was its guardian. Thus, every loving home would keep a „Sahumerio”, a sacred vessel for fire. These Sahumerios would burn day and night in honor of love.
The Maya were a tight-knit community and deeply valued love and relationships. To attract love, they would perform a simple and enchanting ritual: in a Sahumerio, they would burn treats to gain the goddess Chantico’s graces. Each treat had a meaning: dried flowers or floral honey for romance, dried fruits for family unity, incense for friendship, cacao, seeds and butters for self protection.
Cihuatán Sahumerio features a blend of handpicked light and heavy rums to achieve the desired notes which mimic what the Maya used to burn in their Sahumerios.
Age: Blend of 4 Rums, between 12 and 14 years old
Aging method: Aged in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels
Size: 700ml
Origin: El Paisnal, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Incense, carnation honey, cacao butter, dried apricots, dried myrtle
Cihuatán Suerte is a limited edition rum inspired by the legend of Muwaan Mat, Mayan god of luck. The Mayan people believed that this god shared the gift of good luck through crystals. To harness it, they would filter water with quartz in a sacred ritual, and then enjoy drinks in enchanting feasts.
Following this ancient practice, our Master Blender Gabriela Ayala chose quartz to filter rums from our private collection to craft Cihuatán Suerte, an homage to good luck and prosperity.
Age: 15 years
Aging method: Virgin American Oak barrels, with medium charr
Size: 700ml
Origin: Cihuatán valley, El Salvador
Tasting notes: Artisinal sesame sweets, butter cookies, espresso, candied figs, salted caramel, cinnamon
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