Coming Summer 2026
Inspired by a centuries-old aging and blending technique pioneered by Spanish sherry producers, Pelacañas presents SOLERA – a rum made from fresh-pressed sugarcane, aged and blended in a cascading four-tier system. We draw from the oldest tier, which becomes a new Edition, cascade each level downward, and refill the youngest with new make.
The process began in the 2022-’23 season with the filling of the first tier. Pelacañas Llamarada (still strength) went into American white oak barrels previously used for whiskey. By the end of the ‘26 season, all four tiers were filled and ready for the first draw.
The first release, called Edition Zero, was a unique batch as it was made from a single vintage. This started the cascade and the forever mixing of the vintages. Each one is an evolution from the last, offering something new while drawing from the soul of every batch before.
EDITION ZERO
Released Summer 2026, 912 bottles, batch proof at 47.7% ABV.
MAESTRO DESTILADOR – Juan Ramon Barba Anza
FIELD FOREMAN – Jesús Noriega Rodriguez
INGREDIENTS – 100% freshly extracted sugar cane juice, brewers yeast, filtered well water
CANE – Morada, Colmex, Milagrosa
LOCATION – Ahualulco Valley with clay loam and volcanic soil
DISTILLERY – Hacienda el Carmen, Jalisco, MX
CRUSH – Brazilian mechanical sugar cane mill
FERMENTATION – 2-3 days in open top pine vats of 6000L
DISTILLATION – 2x, first in a stainless steel alembic & then in a copper pot to approximately 55% ABV
AGING – Four tier solera system with ex-bourbon barrels
ABV – Batch proof
TASTING NOTES –
AROMA – Cajeta, black tea, cocoa butter
TASTE – Islay, orange bonbon, persimmon
TEXTURE – Tingly, grippy, juicy
