Ron Abuelo Rum Anejo 12 Year Old – In Central America, the word Ron means Rum. Ron Abuelo roughly translates as Rum of our Grandfather. This rum is aged in whiskey barrels, which adds a distinct vanilla sweetness. This 12 year old was launched in 2009 and is elegant, slightly smoky and rich. It was awarded a Gold at the 2009 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition.