South America > Ecuador

Ecuador is the country of four worlds; the Andean highlands, the Amazon rainforest, the Pacific coast, and the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador has an emerging rum scene. Volcanic peaks pierce the sky along the Pacific coast, where sugarcane thrives in soil enriched by ancient eruptions. This legacy dates back to the 16th century, and rum production here draws inspiration from Cuba. Distilleries use column stills to make molasses-based rum, and the resulting spirit rests in American oak barrels for ageing. There’s even an artisanal producer on the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador’s uniqueness lies in its high altitude. Craft rum producers, scattered from Cuenca to Quito, embrace slower ageing at elevation, creating rums with distinctive character for adventurous travellers to discover.

Ageing: Tropical ageing

Sugar cane season: November to May

Av Temps: 23°C to 31°C (73°F to 88°F)