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Spain hosts several rum distilleries, with prominent ones including Arehucas (Canary Islands) known for its historic cellars and tours, Ron Montero in Andalusia producing Spanish-style rum, and smaller craft producers like Bodegas Suau (Mallorca) and Brouwhoeve (Alicante) focusing on artisanal methods, alongside brands from Destilerias Bernal and Belmonte in Murcia, offering a range from traditional to modern Spanish rums, often using imported molasses. 

Major & Well-Known Distilleries

  • Arehucas (Gran Canaria): One of Spain’s most famous rum producers, operating since the 1880s with Europe’s oldest rum cellars, offering tours and tastings.
  • Ron Montero (Andalusia): A key producer of traditional Spanish rum, using imported molasses, with a focus on authentic production. 

Craft & Regional Producers 

  • Bodegas Suau (Mallorca): A historic family distillery making artisanal spirits, including rum, for over 170 years.
  • Destilerías Belmonte (Murcia): Produces a variety of spirits, including traditional rums like Barbudo, using age-old family methods.
  • Brouwhoeve Craft Distillery (Alicante): A small-batch, traditional distillery focusing on quality, pure ingredients, and a “grain to drink” approach.
  • Rum Magec & Ocean’s Distillery: Examples of smaller, newer players in the Spanish rum scene.

Key Regions for Spanish Rum

  • Canary Islands: Home to historic distilleries like Arehucas
  • Andalusia: Known for Ron de Motril and distilleries like Montero.
  • Murcia: Features historic producers like Belmonte. 

While Spain doesn’t grow sugarcane, its distilleries produce Spanish-style rums (using molasses, often imported) and have a vibrant distilling tradition.