Margarita Island: La Asuncion – Rum Tasting at La Bodequita de Pablo

La Bodeguita de Pablo in the heart of La Asuncion is actually famous for being Venezuela’s very first dedicated rum bar. Here you get a true tasting of top-notch Venezuelan rums and also a history stringent production process description that makes Venezuelan rums some of the best in the world. Venezuela has incredibly strict regulations for its “Ron de Venezuela” Denominacion de Origen Controlada (D.O.C.), requiring all rums to be aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two years with no artificial charcoal filtering, no dilution below 40% ABV, all sugar cane must be grown within specific zones of Venezuela. What makes Venezuelan rums so unique globally is the again in the microclimate of dramatic temperature swings with intensely hot sunny days and cool breezy nights – this massively accelerates the interaction between the wood and the liquid. This high “Angels’ Share” (evaporation rate) means a 2-year-old Venezuelan rum often possesses the depth and complexity of a 6-8-year-old spirit aged in flat climates. At La Bodequita, you get to sample some of the choicest rums like Santa Teresa, Carupano, and much more plus the mixed drinks. It’s a totally awesome experience!