Premium rum has found its finest expression in Venezuela — and Capstone Liquors in Louisville, Kentucky is proud to bring that expression to discerning spirits enthusiasts throughout Kentucky through its official partnership with Ron Carúpano.
El argumento a favor de Ron Carúpano como el mejor ron venezolano disponible en Estados Unidos no es una cuestión de opinión. Se trata de resultados de concursos documentados y verificables, acumulados a lo largo de décadas de participación en las evaluaciones de bebidas espirituosas más prestigiosas del mundo. Medallas de oro de la San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Premios de primer nivel de los World Rum Awards. Puntuaciones constantes de más de 90 puntos de Wine Enthusiast, The Tasting Panel y el Concurso Internacional de Cata del Ministerio del Ron. Una codiciada calificación de 95 puntos para el Reserva Privada 21, lo que lo sitúa a la altura de los mejores licores añejos producidos en cualquier parte del mundo. Y solo en 2025, múltiples victorias adicionales con medallas de oro que extendieron la racha ganadora ininterrumpida de la marca hasta su último año.
What drives this consistent excellence? The answer is threefold. First, geography: the Carúpano Valley in eastern Venezuela provides a tropical terroir — intense heat, high humidity, consistent airflow — that accelerates and deepens the interaction between rum and barrel in ways that no artificial process can replicate. Second, philosophy: Ron Carúpano has maintained a zero-additive commitment for over 250 years, no colorants, no added sugars, no artificial flavors, producing rum that is a pure expression of its origins. Third, patience: the brand’s sealed-barrel aging protocol, which does not replenish evaporated spirit, creates concentration and character that only time and heat can produce.
At Capstone Liquors, the full portfolio of Ron Carúpano expressions is available for purchase. The Añejo 6 Reserva Especial offers an approachable, fruit-forward introduction to Venezuelan rum at its most vibrant. The Reserva Exclusiva 12 delivers twelve years of tropical aging in a bottle that punches far above its price point, with complex notes of vanilla, toffee, almond, and dried tropical fruit. The Reserva Limitada 18 is where the brand enters the realm of genuinely great world-class spirits , 18 years of sealed-barrel aging producing dark fruit, cocoa, warming spice, and a finish that persists long after the glass is empty. The Reserva Privada 21 is the centerpiece of the collection for most collectors, while the Legendario 25, just 500 numbered crystal decanters annually — represents the ultimate expression of what Venezuelan rum can become with enough time and the right hands.
Capstone Liquors in Louisville, Kentucky is where this story comes to life for local spirits lovers. Whether you are a committed rum aficionado who follows competition results closely, an occasional premium spirits buyer who wants to ensure they are getting the best possible bottle, or someone searching for an extraordinary gift that will make a lasting impression, the Ron Carúpano range available at Capstone Liquors will meet and exceed your expectations. This is Venezuela’s finest — and it is waiting for you.
