History
For over two centuries, Ron Carúpano has been at the heart of Venezuelan rum-making, crafting exceptional rums that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Founded in 1762 in the Carúpano Valley, our brand has become a symbol of excellence and luxury, known for producing some of the finest aged rums in the world.
From the earliest days of our distillation mastery to becoming a global icon of premium spirits, Ron Carúpano’s history is steeped in a legacy of craftsmanship, heritage, and passion. Join us as we take you through the remarkable journey of how Ron Carúpano grew from its humble beginnings into a renowned name in the world of luxury rum.
1762
The hacienda is founded in the Macarapana Valley by the Spanish captain Félix del Fierro.
1762
1853
1853
The hacienda is named Altamira, a historical and traditional name that endures to this day.
1889
Ron de Carúpano receives medals and diplomas at the Paris Exhibition.
1889
1896
1896
The legal and historical rights of usage of the spring waters of the Chuare River, in the Macarapana Valley, by the owners of the Hacienda Altamira, are ascertained. The water from this river is still used today, its purity guarantees the quality of Ron Añejo Carúpano’s aged rums.
1954
Destilería Carúpano, C.A. is founded, consolidating the history of Carúpano rums.
1954
1991
1991
Ron Añejo Carúpano Reserva 12 Exclusiva is selected, in a blind tasting event, as the first Venezuelan rum for export to the Mexican market.
2003
The Controlled Designation of Origin “Ron de Venezuela” is created and Ron Añejo Carúpano is one of the brands worthy of such a distinction.
2003
2004
2004
Ron Carúpano receives the gold medal in the International Contest of Alambique de Oro.
2008
The Special Edition Rum segment in Venezuela is consolidated with the market launch of Ron Añejo Carúpano Legendario, from the original batch of barrels assembled in 1983.
2008
2012
2012
Ron Carúpano is awarded the gold medal by The Fifty Best. Ron Añejo Carúpano X.O. is launched onto the market sourced from old family reserves.
2014
Ron Añejo Carúpano receives the recognition “Best Rum in the World” at the International Rum Conference in Madrid.
2014
2015
2015
Ron Añejo Carúpano receives 4 medals at the International Rum Conference in Madrid, three of them ranked in the Super Premium category.
2017
Ron Añejo Carúpano is awarded two Gold medals in the Spirits Selection.
2017
2018
2018
Ron Carúpano Zafra 1991 enters the market. Ron Carúpano receives the Great Gold Medal in the International Spirits Contest in Brussels and becomes the most awarded Venezuelan rum in the Super Premium category in the International Congress in Madrid. Ron Carúpano receives the Gran Tenedor de Oro throughout its product portfolio, given by the Academia Venezolana de Gastronomía.
2019
Ron Añejo Carúpano is awarded with 10 international awards.
2019
2020
2020
Ron Carúpano updates its entire portfolio with a new Another Level image and launches Ron Carúpano 18 Reserva Limitada.
2021
We arrived at 7 new destinations: Spain, Italy, Denmark, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ecuador and Greece.
2021
2022
2022
Ron Carúpano conquers 2 new destinations: Slovakia and Portugal. It celebrates the 32 years of Rum Mastery of Carmen López de Bastidas, the first Rum Master of Venezuela. Launches the great new image of Ron Carúpano Legendario, now presented in a new bottle and case.
2023
More than 30 countries conquered and more than 60 medals and international recognitions.
2023
