Alto Valle Rum, Valles de Jalisco (84 proof)

Item Number: 21880

UPC: 0-613739981153

Country: Mexico
Region: Jalisco
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): Piloncillo from Morada Sugarcane, Criolla Sugarcane and Verde Sugarcane
Type: Spirits - Rum
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 42
Soil Type: Volcanic, mineral rich, high nitrogen
Elevation: 4,430 feet

Harvest: Manual after 6-8 months
Fermentation: Stainless steel with well water and brewer's yeast
Distillation: One time in alembic still of copper and stainless steel and one time in stainless steel still with copper coil

Why Piloncillo? Sugarcane thrives in the volcanic, mineral-rich soils of the Valles de Jalisco. However, the harvest season lasts only about four months each year. To maintain production year-round, Alto Valle works with local families who craft piloncillo —a traditional, unrefined sugar made from pure cane juice. Using piloncillo preserves the true character of the sugarcane, yielding a vibrant, fresh, and light-bodied rum layered with notes of pineapple, citrus, wet earth, and a touch of spice on the finish.

Piloncillo is produced by boiling fresh sugarcane juice until thick, then pouring it into cone-shaped molds to harden. In Latin markets, it’s often labeled as Mexican brown sugar cones or Mexican sugar cones. The name derives from pilón , Spanish for “cone,” a nod to its iconic shape and centuries-old method of production. Unlike refined white or brown sugar, piloncillo is never centrifuged—meaning it retains its natural molasses, minerals, and depth of flavor.

Tasting Notes: Enjoy aromas of spun sugar, pineapple, and hints of saline. The palate shows wet grass, earth, citrus, floral notes and a pink peppercorn spice finish. Texturally pleasing, the rum is light, fresh and clean.