Pelacañas Solera Rum

Inspired by a centuries-old aging and blending technique pioneered by Spanish sherry producers, Pelacañas presents SOLERA – a rum made from fresh-pressed sugarcane, aged and blended in a cascading four-tier system. We draw from the oldest tier, which becomes a new Edition, cascade each level downward, and refill the youngest with new make. 

The process began in the 2022-’23 season with the filling of the first tier. Pelacañas Llamarada (still strength) went into American white oak barrels previously used for whiskey. By the end of the ‘26 season, all four tiers were filled and ready for the first draw.

The first release, called Edition Zero, was a unique batch as it was made from a single vintage. This started the cascade and the forever mixing of the vintages. Each one is an evolution from the last, offering something new while drawing from the soul of every batch before.

MAESTRO DESTILADOR – Juan Ramon Barba Anza

FIELD FOREMAN – Jesús Noriega Rodriguez

INGREDIENTS – 100% freshly extracted sugar cane juice, brewers yeast, filtered well water

CANE – Morada, Colmex, Milagrosa

LOCATION – Ahualulco Valley with clay loam and volcanic soil

DISTILLERY – Hacienda el Carmen, Jalisco, MX

CRUSH – Brazilian mechanical sugar cane mill

FERMENTATION – 2-3 days in open top pine vats of 6000L

DISTILLATION – 2x, first in a stainless steel alembic & then in a copper pot to approximately 55% ABV

AGING – Four tier solera system with ex-bourbon barrels

ABV – Batch proof

TASTING NOTES –

AROMA – Cajeta, black tea, cocoa butter

TASTE –  Islay, orange bonbon, persimmon 

TEXTURE – Tingly, grippy, juicy