Approximately one and a half million liters of Ronmiel from the Canary Islands are produced annually, and about 46,000 liters are usually destined for export.
He Rum from the Canary Islands It is a variety of rum that is made with brandy, cane or molasses. This drink, very typical in the Canary Islands, is known as honey rum because more than 25% of its total volume of honey is added to the final product.
According to the documents that have been taken as reference, the origins of the Ronmiel from the Canary Islands are found at the end of the 15th century or the beginning of the 16th century. It is said that it was born as a result of the inheritance of sugar cane liquors that were produced in the Kingdom of Granada by the friars. In what is currently the C hevent of San Francisco de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Similar drinks were made.
In 1640 there were exports of spirits to America, At that time they counted both those from wine and sugar.
The quality and raw materials used
The alcohol content of Rum from the Canary Islands ranges between 25% to 30% vol. Furthermore, it has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) which ensures its quality and the raw materials used.
If the label says Select All of the ingredients used in its preparation are of Canarian origin, otherwise it is not guaranteed.
According to the documents that have been used as reference, the origins of Ronmiel de Canarias are found at the end of the 15th century or the beginning of the 16th century.
This drink has a mild and sweet flavor, becoming somewhat cloying but very pleasant. Its color ranges from gold to intense mahogany, clean and shiny. The traditional way to drink it is without mixing, very cold, even with ice.
With a touch of lime/lemon it goes great, it is common to use it as a remedy to cure a cold.
Ronmiel brands from the Canary Islands
The Canarians produce approximately one and a half million liters of Ronmiel per year. About 46,000 liters are usually destined for export so that the Rum from the Canary Islands can be enjoyed throughout Spain and even in the international market.
The production of Rum from the Canary Islands It can be done throughout the archipelago although currently in many cases the raw material comes from Africa and America.
The Canarians produce approximately one and a half million liters of Ronmiel per year.
There is a population that stands out in the history of this drink: Arucas in the Gran Canaria Island, known as the City of Ronmiel both for its history with sugarcane production and for the distillery Rum Arehucas, founded in 1884.
Types of brands:
- Ronmiel Guijaro It is a version with a 20% alcohol content that offers you a bright and clean amber color. Its journey is long, balsamic. A liquid with high intensity holy reeds, floral and also citrus.
- Ronmiel Guanche, from Destilerías Arehucas, has oak notes that are reminiscent of a old with citrus nuances.
- Rum Cocal, for its part, is somewhat more alcoholic (30%) with a select bee honey added to the best rums obtained to seduce the most demanding palates who want to delight in this rum.
How to consume it?
It can be consumed alone or with a little lime/lemon after meals, although it is also taken together with Cola soft drinks, making a kind of Cuba Libre Canario and it looks very good in the preparation of Pina Colada either Mojitos, in the latter adding a little less sugar than usual.
Furthermore, you can combine the Ronmiel and whipped cream with a touch of cinnamon powder. Fill 2/3 of the glass, a small one is better to take with a shot, and the rest with the whipped cream... sprinkle the cinnamon and that's it.
Another option is to add about 6 cl of ice to a balloon glass. Ronmiel and a splash of honey, add a lemon soda or tonic and a cinnamon stick as a dressing.
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