Navajas
PRODUCTS
Among the volcanic soil of valley Tala lies most fertile sugarcane region in Mexico, where tradition is reborn.
PRODUCTs
Navajas
White Rum
ABV: 35% alc./vol.
Base for fermentation: Locally sourced molasses – Tala, Jalisco
Fermentation: Short
Distillation: Column still
Tasting notes: An ultra-light rum designed primarly for mixing. It’s versatile and boasts a smooth profile, making it ideal for mixing with juices and a wide array of cocktails. Light, herbal, off-dry with notes of vanilla.
Navajas
Spiced Rum
ABV: 40% alc./vol.
Base for fermentation: Locally sourced molasses – Tala, Jalisco
Fermentation: Short
Distillation: Column still
Aging: American Oak for over 12 months
Spices: Cinnamon from Sonconusco, Chiapas, Allspice from Tabasco, Pluma coffee from Oaxaca, Cacao from Grijalva, Tabasco, Vanilla from Papantla, Veracruz
The last three come from a protected denomination of origin, highlighting the rum’s deep roots in Mexican heritage
Tasting notes: Bold and robust, suitable for sipping neat or as a substitute for any aged rum or other spirit in cocktails.
Navajas
Single Barrel Cask Strength Rum
ABV: 50.7% alc./vol.
Base for fermentation: Locally sourced molasses – Tala, Jalisco
Fermentation: Short
Distillation: Column still
Aging: American White Oak for over 3 years
Tasting notes: Amber in colour. Beautiful notes of dried fruits, light caramel and a long, spiced finish
ABOUT Navajas
Hacienda Navajas is located in Tala, Jalisco, on fertile volcanic lands first officially recorded in 1695, when the estate boundaries were surveyed, covering approximately 2,536 hectares. Its name “blades” or “Navajas” comes from the obsidian deposits still found in the region, once used by the area’s ancient Mesoamerican inhabitants.
During the colonial period and into the 19th century, the estate operated as a major agro-industrial center dedicated to sugarcane cultivation, housing a mill-trapiche for the production of raw sugar and cane spirits. In 1850, under the ownership of Nicolás Remus, it was merged with neighboring estates to form a latifundium of over 24,000 hectares. At its peak, it produced over 70,000 liters of aguardiente per year and was awarded silver medals in Jalisco (1878–79) and a gold medal in Aguascalientes (1879) for the quality of its spirits.
After decades of abandonment, the estate was restored in 2019, preserving its original architecture and reviving its productive legacy. Today, Hacienda Navajas crafts artisanal rums and cane spirits exclusively from Mexican molasses, using traditional methods that emphasize character and authenticity. With short and long fermentations. Distillation is carried out in a custom-designed hybrid still made of stainless steel with copper inserts, engineered for flexibility to produce light and heavy rums. Aging takes place in American oak barrels under a distinct cycle of warm dry and monsoon climate, which accelerates maturation and develops a unique profile to our rums.
Proudly awarded in two competitions. In 2023, we participated and won at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023. Aguardiente Navajas earned a silver medal, and the Spiced Rum received a bronze medal. We also hold a double gold medal for the Spiced Rum and a bronze medal for Aguardiente from a local publication Cava Magazine.
