José Blanco Varela moved to Panama and established the country’s first sugar mill and gave his sons the freedom to begin crafting the world’s finest aged rums. From the start, his was a different kind of family company. Valera brought local communities together, respected the land and looked after his workers. He inspired the people around him and the generations after him. Today, as always, Abuelo continues to be inspired and to inspire a new generation of rum pioneers. Ron Abuelo 12 Años is an exquisitely rounded rum with timeless quality, and 12 years of exceptional character.