{"product_id":"rum-chata-horchata","title":"RumChata Horchata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRumChata Horchata Cream Liqueur. RumChata, Pewaukee, Wisconsin — a cream liqueur built on five-times-distilled Caribbean rum blended with real dairy cream, rice, vanilla, and cinnamon to recreate the traditional Mexican horchata flavoring in a bottled, shelf-stable form, producing one of the most popular cream liqueurs in the United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRumChata was created in 2009 by Tom Maas, a spirits industry veteran who spent years in senior marketing roles at major distilleries before developing the formula. Inspired by the traditional Mexican horchata — a cold beverage made from rice milk, cinnamon, and vanilla — Maas combined that flavor profile with Caribbean rum and dairy cream. The resulting liqueur found immediate success as an alternative to Irish cream liqueurs, offering a distinctly American-Latin flavor profile that differentiated it from the dominant cream liqueur category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cream is genuine dairy cream, which is why RumChata requires refrigeration after opening. The rice and vanilla are real ingredients, not artificial flavorings. The five-times-distilled Caribbean rum base provides a clean, smooth alcohol foundation that doesn't compete with the cream, vanilla, and cinnamon character. The result is a drink that works as a sipping liqueur, a shot, or a cocktail ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich vanilla and cinnamon with creamy dairy richness. Warm and inviting — the horchata flavors are immediately recognizable and authentic.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and creamy with real dairy richness. Vanilla and cinnamon dominate alongside hints of sweet rice. The Caribbean rum provides warmth without aggression.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and warming. The cinnamon lingers pleasantly with the vanilla and cream in a long, comfortable close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e RumChata, Pewaukee, Wisconsin (founded 2009)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-times-distilled Caribbean rum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real dairy cream, rice, vanilla, cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.75% (27.5 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate after opening\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does RumChata taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich vanilla and cinnamon with creamy dairy richness on the nose. Smooth and creamy on the palate with vanilla, cinnamon, and sweet rice. Smooth, warming, cinnamon-and-vanilla finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is horchata?\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional cold beverage popular in Mexico and throughout Latin America made from rice milk, cinnamon, and vanilla — naturally sweet, creamy, and lightly spiced. RumChata takes that flavor profile and adds five-times-distilled Caribbean rum and real dairy cream to create a bottled, shelf-stable cream liqueur version.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work with RumChata?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot (RumChata + Fireball), Horchata White Russian (RumChata replacing Kahlua and cream), RumChata Float (over vanilla ice cream), or simply poured over ice. Also excellent in coffee, hot chocolate, or as a dessert topping.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes RumChata need to be refrigerated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, after opening — the real dairy cream content requires refrigeration. An unopened bottle is shelf-stable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does RumChata taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rich vanilla and cinnamon with creamy dairy richness on the nose. Smooth and creamy on the palate with vanilla, cinnamon, and sweet rice. Warming cinnamon-and-vanilla finish.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is horchata?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A traditional Mexican\/Latin American beverage of rice milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. 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