Centenario Fundación 20 Year Old
Ron Centenario · Centenario Internacional
Costa Rica remains an underappreciated origin for aged rum, and Centenario's Fundación bottling makes a strong case for the country's potential. The solera method gives it a layered complexity, while the extended aging contributes a dignified dryness. A sophisticated after-dinner pour.
Nose
Toffee and dark chocolate dominate the opening, with molasses, dried fruit, and a faint coffee note developing. Oak provides a structural backdrop without overwhelming the sweeter elements.
Palate
Full-bodied and velvety, with caramel and chocolate layering over dried tropical fruits and vanilla. A leathery, tobacco-like dryness emerges mid-palate, preventing the rum from tipping into cloying territory. The oak integration is seamless.
Finish
Long and warming, with toffee, coffee, and a lingering spice that recalls cinnamon and allspice.
- Base Ingredient
- Sugarcane molasses
- Distillation
- Column stills
- Country
- Costa Rica
Food Pairing
Crème brûlée with espresso
Centenario Internacional operates from the Central Valley of Costa Rica, where volcanic soil and tropical humidity accelerate barrel interaction and produce deeply flavored aged rums through their solera system.
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