Seco Herrerano

Seco Herrerano is a brand of rum produced in Pesé, Panama.[1]

History

Seco Herrerano was created by the Varela family in 1908.[citation needed] Seco was a popular and affordable rum in Panama. It went through a brand revival during the 2000s, eventually becoming a little more high-end.[2]

Description

Seco is to rum what grappa is to wine, meaning Seco a high-proof version of rum.[3] Seco Herrerano is produced with sugar cane from the Herrera Province.[2] It is distilled three times. It is a clear liquor that is sold at 35 percent alcohol by volume (70 US proof).

Varela Hermanos produces more than a million cases of Seco every year and it is sold to more than 65 countries around the world.[citation needed]

It is traditionally used straight or in mixed drinks as a replacement for rum or vodka. Seco Herrerano can be mixed with almost anything, from tropical fruits to liquors. One drink made with seco is the "Chichita Panamá" made with grapefruit and pineapple juice. It can be drunk with milk (colloquially known as "seco con leche") or coconut milk.

References

  1. ^ Katzman, P. (2005). Panama. Adventure Guide to Panama (Pocket) Series. Hunter Publishing, Incorporated. p. 179. ISBN 978-1-58843-529-3. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Williams, Mariette (2022-05-17). "In Panama, Seco is a Crystal-Clear Rum with Generations of History". Wine Enthusiast. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  3. ^ Lee, Lanee (2016-02-18). "Panama's Overproof Sugarcane Rum: Seco". Chilled Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
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