Premium rum in California

California’s fine spirits market is one of the most sophisticated and trend-setting in the world — a state that has shaped premium spirits culture from San Francisco’s cocktail renaissance to Los Angeles’s elevated dining scene. Ron Carupano, Venezuela’s most awarded rum, is actively building its California retail network, with authorized retailers in San Francisco and Los Angeles in progress. This page will be updated as locations are confirmed.

The Ron Carupano lineup brings eight additive-free Venezuelan rum expressions to the California market — from the ultra-premium Legendario and three-time Gold Medal Reserva Privada, to the vintage Reserve 1996 and limited-edition Reserva Limitada for collectors, to the Cristalino and Reserva Especial for California’s world-class cocktail programs. Every expression is produced at the historic Carupano distillery in continuous operation since 1763, under a strict zero-additive policy: no added sugar, no caramel color, no flavor corrections.

In a California market that increasingly rewards transparency and authentic provenance, Ron Carupano’s production philosophy speaks directly to what the state’s spirits professionals and consumers are looking for. California retailers interested in carrying the full lineup are encouraged to contact us via the trade enquiry link below. For current US availability, browse other state pages.