Cihuatán Distillery 'Cinabrio' 12 Year Rum

Cihuatán is El Salvador's first and so far only distillery, and each rum they make is dedicated to a specific Mayan deity that contributes their blessings to the art and flavor of rum. The 12 year old Cinabrio (named for its red color, because the Mayans used cinnabar as a pigment) is aged in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, and is dedicated to Kinich Ahau, god of the sun. The nose is an enticing blend of cinnamon bun, molasses, maple, and a little menthol herbaceousness. On the palate it's very creamy with tropical fruit and a chocolate orange finish.