The whole concept of Dictador is extraordinary and truly international. From the age-old traditions of Colombian distilleries, we combine high quality aged rum with innovative European design and bespoke, state of art Japanese bottles. Our goal is for Dictador to be considered a perfect rum as well as an aspirational, lifestyle brand.
METHOD
DICTADOR 12 YEARS SOLERA SYSTEM RUM is elaborate from the fermentation of mixtures of virgin honey of sugar cane, then distilled in steel continuous column, then is aged in pre-used oak barrels by the solera method and finally is bottled under the highest quality control to achieve the secrets contain in the flavour. TASTING NOTES DICTADOR 12 YEARS SOLERA SYSTEM RUM Intense amber color with reddish tones, in the nose is intense with soft caramel, honey, dry seeds, light roasted coffee and round medium oak sensation. In mouth is soft and round with caramel, cocoa, honey light coffee, low oak with a complexity owned by DICTADOR SECRETS rum.
TASTING NOTES
DICTADOR 12 YEARS SOLERA SYSTEM RUM Intense amber color with reddish tones, in the nose is intense with soft caramel, honey, dry seeds, light roasted coffee and round medium oak sensation. In mouth is soft and round with caramel, cocoa, honey light coffee, low oak with a complexity owned by DICTADOR SECRETES rum.
METHOD
DICTADOR 20 YEARS SOLERA SYSTEM RUM is elaborate from the fermentation of mixtures of virgin honey of sugar cane, then destilled part in copper pot alembic and part in steel continuous column, then is aged in pre-used oak barrels by the solera method finally is bottled under the highest quality control to achieve the secrets contain in the flavour.
TASTING NOTES
DICTADOR 20 YEARS SOLERA SYSTEM RUM Intense dark amber color with red brown tones, in the nose is firm with soft caramel, vanilla, smoky honey, toffee, dry seeds, roasted coffee and round oak sensation. In mouth is very soft and round with caramel vanilla, cocoa, roasted honey and with a high and rare texture and exceptional complexity owned by DICTADOR SECRETS rum.
X. O. Insolent Our Second premise is to open our mind to new generations that arrive to the heart of the rum making, with new and fresh ideas, providing profound investigation on new technologies and methods giving excitement to the following notes: In this case starts with a deep, noble mahogany-shine color with incredible diamond reflects giving a unforgettable color in glass. When bottle is opened a hypnotic aroma invades your mind with intricate roasted honey, pure vanilla, royal toffee, old pale, selected mature oak and parfait caramel. In mouth is extremely smooth and your thoughts travel to unique and exquisite starting with fudge feeling and complementing roundness with flavors of pure vanilla, parfait caramel, and Colombian coffee, with long consistency and a very balanced oak pale giving you the sensation of extreme quality and satisfaction of sweetness and strength.
DICTADOR XO SOLERA SYSTEM
RUM is elaborated from the fermentation of unique virgin honey of sugar cane, then distilled modern stainless steel pot alembic, then is aged in very high end pre-used oak barrels from Xérex. Finally we use our new secret Solera system where new blend masters conceives with all his technology and intuition the exquisite blend of each year, to be bottled under the highest quality control.
Our experience maturating exceptional rums with our particular Solera System; brought us to the conclusion that changing the basic aging method we can arrive to rums with marked differences, so we decided to launch our two X.O. rums:
X.O. Perpetual
One of our premises is to maintain during time traditions in the rum making, the heart of our ancestors are in the legacy of the fallowing notes: Starts with one of the most deep, noble mahogany-brown color with incredible dark golden lights giving a unforgettable shine in glass. When bottle is opened a hypnotic aroma invades your mind with intricate roasted honey, Colombian coffee, royal toffee, dark chocolate, old pale, selected mature oak and parfait roundness. In mouth is extremely smooth and your thoughts travel to unique and exquisite starting with fudge feeling and complementing roundness with flavors of parfait sweet Colombian coffee, dark chocolate, long consistency and a very balanced oak pale giving you the sensation of extreme quality and satisfaction balance between strength and softness.
DICTADOR XO SOLERA SYSTEM RUM
is elaborated from the fermentation of unique virgin honey of sugar cane, then distilled in antique copper pot alembic, then is aged in very high end pre-used oak barrels from 3 cardinal points. Finally we use our family traditional secrets of the Solera System where blend master conceives with all his senses the exquisite blend of each year, to be bottled under the highest quality control.




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Dictator laboratory sesssion.
Have ever wondered how we make our rum?
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Dictador laboratory session.
Have you ever wondered how we make our rum?
Dictador rum...
The History In 1751 Severo Arango y Ferro arrives to Cartagena de Indias to control and increased the commerce between American Spanish colonies and Spain. His strength and power gave him the over name of 'Dictador'. Since his first sight and taste "Dictador" fall in love with all the sweetness and elegance of the tropical elixir called rum, and he decided to become the most important producer and trader of differ-ent exotic and high quality rums.
The Birth of the Company
Oln 1913, almost 180 years after Dictador arrives to Cartagena de Indies on of his de-scendent, Don Julio Arango y Parra, decided to established Destileria Colombiana. Don Julio Arango y Parra, during years, investigated Dictator's life and all concerning about rum production, becoming the best rum maker in the Caribbean zone dedicating his life to honor Dictador's legacy.
Fame & Success
Determinate to spot out Dictator's secrets for the world, the third generation of the family decided to look for the International markets. During this period of expansion experienced investors from europe find the history and the secrets amazing and decided to invest capital, knowledge and experience.
Distribution
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Destileria Colombiana,
Via Mamonal No. 3-122
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Dictador Europa
os. Paderewskiego 32c, 40-282 Katowice, Polska
tel/fax +48 32 738 11 94
Dictador Asia:
RM D, 14F, Block A, No.45-1 (Fuylyaju) Zhenhua
Road, Shenzhen, China
tel/fax +86 755 8364 0433
tel +86 755 8364 0455
Dictador Management:
Hernan Parra
Colombiana Destileria, President
Tomasz Bogdański
Dictador Global, Board Director
Marek Szołdorowski
Dictador Europe, Board Director
Marcin Lukasiewicz
Export Director
email: marcin@dictador.com
Dictador Global Supervisory Board:
Mariusz Jawoszek
Chairman
Tatyana Parra
Board Member
Imre Robert Pukhely
Board Member
David Chou Ta Chang
Board Member
Sławomir Rybka
Board Member