The Cihuatán Valley's closely guarded secrets and legends are the inspiration behind Cihuatán Rum. They are proud to be sharing this sacred land's secrets with the world. It is their commitment to keeping the roots alive.
In Nahuat “Cihuatán” means “the land beside the sleeping woman”.
Legend has it that a Goddess came to Cihuatán many centuries ago and bestowed this land with riches and fertility. Under her grace, Cihuatán has blossomed into fertile sugarcane fields and the purest of water. Today, these are the key ingredients for the handcrafting of their rum.
All of the rums are handcrafted in El Salvador, and they watch over every step of the process from the seed of the sugarcane to the bottle.
Obsidiana
1L | 80.0 Proof | 40.0% ABV | 6 Bottles Per Case
Obsidiana was sacred to all Maya, an enigmatic stone forged by the fire of godsent lightning. The Maya people, represented by an alligator, considered Obsidiana to be ultimate gift from the gods of Xibalba, deities represented by a two-headed snake.
The Goddess Itzpapalotl was the embodiment of Maya Obsidiana, know as the “Obsidian Butterfly” whode ornate wings were carved out of this precious stone. She would rise from the Xibalba to keep travelers company and protect them under her magnificent wings.
Xaman
0.7L | 80.0 Proof | 40.0% ABV | 6 Bottles Per Case
Cihuatán Xaman is an ultra-premium rum that joins the Cihuatán range starting 2020. This XO rum is the ultimate ode to the Cihuatán valley’s enchanting Mayan heritage.
Fondly named after Xaman, god of the North Star and protector of the valley, this elegant composition features a blend of extra-old rums aged in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels and then finished in Mayan Ceiba, the tree of life.
Sahumerio
0.7L (EU) and 0.75L (others) | 90.4 Proof | 45.2% ABV
6 Bottles Per Case
Cihuatán Sahumerio is a limited edition rum created as a celebration of love.
The Maya were a tight-knit community and deeply valued love and relationships. To attract love, they would perform a simple and enchanting ritual: in a Sahumerio, they would burn treats to gain the goddess Chantico’s graces.
For the ancient Maya, each treat had a meaning: Dried flowers or floral honey for romance, dried fruits for family unity, incense for friendship, cacao seeds and butters for self protection.
Cihuatán Sahumerio features a blend of handpicked light and heavy rums to achieve the desired notes which mimic what the Maya used to burn in their Sahumerios.
Nikté
0.7L (EU) and 0.75L (others) | 95.0 Proof | 47.5% ABV
6 Bottles Per Case
Ron Cihuatan Nikte is a limited edition rum crafted as an homage to the mystique of Kay Nikte, the Mayan festival of flowers.
In an enchanting celebration held beneath the crescent moon’s light, the Maya would offer a sea of sacred petals to the Moon Goddess.
The flowers the Maya once carefully collected for Kay Nikte still grow in the Cihuatan Valley.
They've captured the strength and beauty of their inflorescence in every bottle of Cihuatan Nikte, with alluring notes of night-blooming jasmine (Sac Nikte), Salvadoran wild orchids (Nikte Ha) and creamy toasted oak.
Nahual Legecy Blend
0.7L (EU) and 0.75L (others) | 95.0 Proof | 47.5% ABV
6 Bottles Per Case
For the first time Ron Cihuatán will share with a limited number of connoisseurs a taste of its most private reserves.
Gabriela Ayala, their master blender, describes her unique creation as a charming homage to Cihuatán’s heritage.
Discover distinctive Salvadoran flavors: artisanal dulce de leche, toasted cashew nuts, sun- ripened Bourbon coffee cherries and panela-coconut sweets.
They’ve always drawn inspiration from their Mayan legacy as being disciplined innovators and artists. According to the Maya, the Nahual is each person’s unique spirit guardian, embodied by a fusion of sacred animals. This is a symbol of the unbreakable bond between humanity, nature and the Cosmos.
