Centenario
Ron Centenario is a celebrated Costa Rican rum brand produced by Centenario Internacional, a division of Fábrica Nacional de Licores. Founded in the 1970s, Centenario quickly built a reputation for crafting exceptional aged rums and refined solera-blended expressions.
Key aspects of its method:
Centenario employs the solera maturation system, blending older rums—some aged up to 20 or even 30 years—with younger spirits to achieve remarkable consistency and complexity.
Distilled from molasses in column stills, the rums are then matured in American white oak barrels, many of which previously held whiskey, imparting depth and character.
Centenario rums are renowned for their sweet, rich flavor profiles—showcasing notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, gentle smoke, and spice. The texture is often exceptionally smooth, with lingering wood and a sweet, elegant finish.
Some signature expressions include:
Centenario 20 Años “Fundación” Solera: An elegant aged solera blend, reputed to contain rums up to 20 years old, offering layered complexity and a signature smoothness.
Edición Limitada 30 Años: A limited edition solera release, incorporating rums aged as much as 30 years, prized for its depth, rarity, and luxurious finish.
12 Años Gran Legado: Another highly regarded aged rum, known for its balanced character and refined flavor profile.
Centenario emphasizes Costa Rica’s unique terroir—its tropical climate, carefully selected sugarcane, and ideal maturation environments—all of which contribute to the brand’s distinctive aroma and flavor.
