Trovador Inspirado: Bold, Smooth, and Globally Inspired

Trovador Inspirado isn’t just a premium rum—it’s a celebration of cultures, flavors, and stories in every sip.

Photos by Victoria Quirk

Blending the crisp versatility of Cuban-style rum, the oaky richness of Spanish Caribbean rum, and the herbaceous notes of pot-distilled Mexican rum, the Nashville-based brand has crafted a spirit that’s both globally inspired and perfectly balanced.

That harmony mirrors the vision of co-founder and cultural ambassador Raul Malo, frontman of the GRAMMY-winning band The Mavericks. For more than three decades, Malo has blended musical traditions on stage; now, he brings that same artistry to Trovador. He’s joined by an accomplished team that includes CEO and restaurateur Chad Newton, co-founder and blender Devon Trevathan, master distiller Colton Weinstein, and expert mixologist Beau Gaultier. Together, they’ve built a brand that’s as dynamic as the music that inspired it.

With a layered depth of flavor that matches its rich history, Trovador adds a spark to any rum-based cocktail, but is just as sippably smooth on its own. Whether making music or making memories, Trovador is a globally inspired, bold, and vivacious new way to raise a glass on any occasion. Trovador Inspirado is available nationwide (shipping to 46 states) and can also be found at select bars, restaurants, and retailers.

For more information, visit trovadorrum.com and follow @trovadorrum on social media.

Cocktails to Try with Trovador:

Hot Buttered Cider

Recipe by Beau Gaultier, Trovador Inspirado

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. Trovador Inspirado Silver Rum
• 1 tbsp Spiced Compound Butter*
• 4-6 oz. Hot Apple Cider

*Compound Butter

Ingredients:

• 14 oz. Unsalted Butter
• 4 oz. Turbinado Sugar
• ½ tsp Fresh Ground Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Fresh Ground Cinnamon

Preparation:

1. Bring butter to room temperature.
2. Add sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon to a butter and whisk until a whipped texture is formed.

Fall Fizz

Recipe by Beau Gaultier, Trovador Inspirado

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Trovador Inspirado Silver Rum
• ¾ oz. Lemon Juice
• ½ oz. Honey Syrup*
• ½ oz. Cinnamon Syrup**
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• 1 Egg White (optional)
• 2 oz. Wheat Beer or Champagne, to top

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients except beer/champagne to a shaker tin and shake without ice.
2. Add ice to tin and shake for 10 seconds.
3. Pour into a tall glass over ice.
4. Top with wheat beer or champagne.

*Honey Syrup – Mix 1 cup honey with ¼ cup hot water until smooth. Store chilled.

**Cinnamon Syrup – Simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 cinnamon stick for 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon, cool, and refrigerate.