Dictador
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| Type | Rum |
|---|---|
| Origin | Colombia |
| Website | Dictador website |
Dictador is a Colombian rum brand owned by Polish company Dictador Europe Sp. z o.o.[1][2]
History
The rum is named after Severo Arango y Ferro, nicknamed "El Dictador", who in the 1700s oversaw trade between Spain and the colonies. At the end of the 18th century Severo Arango y Ferro went to Cartagena de Indias in Nueva Granada (today's Colombia). He had plans to improve the tax collection system for Spain in the American Spanish colonies. His nature was quickly recognized and soon became DICTADOR. During his stay at Nueva Grenada he fell in love at first sight (and taste) - he discovered the rum there. His dedication and attachment to a tropical potion led him to become a key supplier of exotic sugarcane spirits, which at the time were the currency of the region.
The company was founded by one of his descendants, Don Julio Arango y Parra, in 1913.[3][4]
In 2009, the brand was purchased by Polish businessman Mariusz Jawoszek.[5]
Production
The Dictador distillery is located in Cartagena de Indias on the Caribbean Sea in Colombia.[6] It is unclear whether the rum is produced at the distillery, or sourced from an external producer abroad and bottled at this facility. Official documents show that the distillery sources rum from Panama.[7] Vague information about production processes has led to criticism about lack of transparency. [8][9]
Dictador rum is produced from sugar cane honey as opposed to molasses.[3][10] In the rum production process, depending on its type, fermentation is subjected to so-called "Honey" - juice obtained from the first pressing of sugar cane. Later - in steel columns or copper alembics - distillation takes place. The distillate obtained in this way goes to oak barrels, in which it is aged. This is where the rum gets its final "cut" shaping its taste and bouquet.
Due to restrictions imposed by the government to protect their own distilleries Dictador rum is not sold in 98% of Colombia. Less than 1% of its total production makes it to the Colombian market.[6]
References
- ^ https://rumauctioneer.com/learn/explore-rum/companies/dictador-europe
- ^ https://www.rumwonk.com/i/98202328/dictador-non-distilling-producer-colombia-poland
- ^ a b "Colombia's World Beating Rum". Colombia.co. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ Robles Lujan, Lina (11 May 2015). "Asà son los rones del Caribe colombiano" (in Spanish). El Heraldo. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ https://www.rumwonk.com/p/rum-brand-reference-who-makes-and?open=false#%C2%A7dictador-non-distilling-producer-colombia-poland
- ^ a b Willis, Andrew; Medina, Oscar (18 February 2015). "Fine Colombia Rum Drunk by Chinese Set to Have Bogota Ban Lifted". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 10 July 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ https://durhum.com/rhum-dictateur/
- ^ https://www.rumrevelations.com/post/dictador-12-premium-or-pretty
- ^ https://durhum.com/rhum-dictateur/
- ^ Wallace, Arturo (18 March 2015). "Los buenos rones colombianos que los colombianos no pueden tomar" (in Spanish). BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2017.