Cihuatan - Viento - 15 years old - 43.5%
The Cihuatán distillery, the first and only rum distillery in El Salvador, is located in the heart of a lush valley inspired by the ancestral Mayan heritage. Cihuatán, a symbol of authenticity and artisanal mastery, controls every step of production, from sugarcane cultivation to bottling on site, perpetuating a tropical "single estate" spirit. Made from local molasses, Cihuatán rums are column-distilled and then aged for many years in ex-bourbon barrels, under the warm Salvadoran climate, to intensify aromatic richness and texture finesse. The Legacy Collection range pays tribute to the natural elements revered by the Mayan civilization, each batch dedicated to an iconic force of nature. Viento, embodying the wind deity, expresses the most airy and sophisticated dimension of the house, revealing a fluid, elegant, and refined style. This rare 15-year-old edition, bottled at 43.5%, appeals to tasting rum enthusiasts combining modernity, elegance, and a strong identity. Discover this exclusive reference at Clos des Spiritueux, your specialist in exceptional rums.
Cihuatan Viento 15 years 43.5% is an exceptional aged rum, produced from the column distillation of selected molasses, then fully aged in ex-bourbon barrels carefully chosen for their fine grain. Its total aging, under a tropical climate, reaches fifteen years in cellars with an ideal microclimate, promoting harmonious maturation that combines aromatic concentration and smoothness. This long rest intensifies aromas of vanilla, soft caramel, and tropical fruits, while revealing a subtle spicy framework. Each batch is slowly reduced to 43.5%, a perfect strength to highlight the creaminess of its texture without masking the complexity of the aromas. Presented in an elegant box and limited to a few numbered bottles, this collector's edition is also a precious tasting pleasure. Viento stands as one of the major references of the Cihuatán house, a true ode to elegance, indulgence, and lightness, to be discovered at Clos des Spiritueux, your expert in rare spirits.
On tasting, Cihuatan Viento 15 years reveals a sumptuous deep amber robe with golden reflections. The rich nose opens with warm notes of bourbon vanilla, soft caramel, and brown sugar, quickly accompanied by an exotic palette of candied tropical fruits: mango, pineapple, and citrus, accentuated by a touch of almond, subtle flowers, and refined sweet spices. On the palate, the attack is silky and velvety, almost creamy, conveying a balanced sweetness between melting caramel, delicate honey, and orange marmalade, enhanced by a lively citrus freshness. The palate becomes more complex as the tasting progresses, blending exotic flavors, dried fruits, balsamic nuances, integrated woodiness, fine notes of marzipan, spiced cookies, and light cocoa. The finish, long and elegant, lingers on notes of vanilla, soft wood, caramelized pineapple, and a hint of spice reminiscent of the warm breath of the Salvadoran wind. Perfect for a neat tasting or over a large ice cube, this rum enhances chocolate desserts, pralines, spiced roasted pineapple, banana tarts, and ideally accompanies a mild to medium cigar. An essential reference at Clos des Spiritueux, Cihuatan Viento 15 years promises an unforgettable sensory journey discovering the excellence of Salvadoran rum.
