Distillers Distilleries and liquor manufacturers in Costa Rica
12 producers listed, including 1 bulk or neutral spirit.
Centenario Internacional S.A.
Curridabat, San JoséCentenario Internacional S.A. is a producer of Rum, vodka, coffee liqueur based in Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica. Products: Ron Centenario (Añejo Especial 7, Gran Legado 12, Reserva Familiar 18, Fundación 20, Gran Reserva 25, Edición Limitada 30, Real), Ron Centenario Café, Vodka Nikolai, Ronrico
Central Azucarera Tempisque S.A. (CATSA)
Guardia de Liberia, GuanacasteCentral Azucarera Tempisque S.A. (CATSA) is a producer of Alcohol neutro potable (para licores y consumo humano), alcohol hidratado based in Guardia de Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Products: Alcohol Neutro, Alcohol Hidratado, Alcohol Anhidro
Destilería Hacienda Taboga (Ingenio Taboga S.A.) is a producer of neutral / bulk spirit (Rum, sugarcane neutral spirit) based in Bebedero de Cañas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Products: Ron 1916 (Iguana Blanco Vanguardista, Jabirú), Ron Nicoya / Ron Pura Vida (en alianza con Les Bienheureux)
Fábrica Nacional de Licores (FANAL)
Grecia, AlajuelaFábrica Nacional de Licores (FANAL) is a producer of Guaro (sugarcane spirit), rum, vodka, gin, potable neutral alcohol based in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Products: Cacique Guaro, Ron Colorado, Ron Cortéz, Vodka Nikolai, Ginebra FANAL, Alcohol Potable Fanal
Hacienda El Viejo (Destilería de Ron Sabandí)
Filadelfia, Carrillo, GuanacasteHacienda El Viejo (Destilería de Ron Sabandí) is a producer of Rum, artisanal sugarcane spirit based in Filadelfia, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Products: Ron Sabandí (Sabandí Artisanal Aged Rum)
La Cuchara de Mó
Vázquez de Coronado, San JoséLa Cuchara de Mó is a producer of Licores artesanales macerados based in Vázquez de Coronado, San José, Costa Rica. Products: Licor Artesanal de Rosa de Jamaica, Licor Artesanal de Jengibre, Licor Artesanal de Marañón
MBC Products S.A.
San JoséMBC Products S.A. is a producer of Ron, licores tradicionales based in San José, Costa Rica. Products: Ron Hispaniola (Blanco, Dorado, Añejo, Gran Añejo), Mamajuana Hispaniola
Nutrilac S.A.
CartagoNutrilac S.A. is a producer of Rompope (egg punch liqueur), cream liqueurs based in Cartago, Costa Rica. Products: Rompope Nutrilac, Licor de Crema
SALICSA (Salsas y Licores S.A.)
San Rafael de Escazú, San JoséSALICSA (Salsas y Licores S.A.) is a producer of Coffee liqueur, fruit liqueurs, triple sec, mint liqueur, cane vodka, rum based in San Rafael de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. Products: Café Rica Licor de Café, Golden Cream, Orange Bouquet, Licor de Menta Salicsa, Triple Sec Salicsa, Vodka Gurú, Ron Bucanero, Ron Cahuita
Selva Viva Natural Spirits Company is a producer of Licores artesanales contemporáneos based in San José, Costa Rica. Products: Tierra de Cas, FireMonkey, Mecatazo, Vulcania
Vinícola Costa Rica S.A. (Copey Estate Winery)
Copey de Dota, San JoséVinícola Costa Rica S.A. (Copey Estate Winery) is a producer of Licor de uchuva (goldenberry liqueur) based in Copey de Dota, San José, Costa Rica. Products: Golden Rush
Visionarios Alquimistas Veinte Veinte S.A. (Alquimistas 2020)
Río Segundo de Alajuela, AlajuelaVisionarios Alquimistas Veinte Veinte S.A. (Alquimistas 2020) is a producer of Gin, craft fruit liqueurs, cocktail bitters based in Río Segundo de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Products: Verolís (Verolís Gin, Verolís Licor de Tamarindo, Verolís Bitter de Naranja)
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Costa Rica at a glance
- Population
- 5.2 million (2025)
- GDP
- US$102.9 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$19,970 (2025)
- Capital
- San Jose
- Currency
- Costa Rican colon (CRC)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Climate
- Tropical all year with a dry season December to April and a rainy season May to November; March and April are hottest, December and January coolest.
- Alcohol status
- legal
- Legal drinking age
- 18 (purchase age; selling to minors fined)
- Alcohol per adult
- 3.9 litres of pure alcohol a year (2022, WHO)
- Spirits imports
- US$63.1 million (2024); mainly from Mexico, United Kingdom, United States
- Spirits exports
- US$25.7 million (2024); mainly to Panama, code 222, Peru
- Import duty on spirits
- Standard (MFN) rate 2023: whisky 12.75% (range 9.0-14.0%); vodka 13.0% (range 9.0-14.0%); rum 14.0%; gin 14.0%
- Traveller allowance
- 5 litres of alcohol duty-free for travellers aged 18+; secondary source citing the Direccion General de Aduanas, last checked July 2026 - confirm before travel.
- The market
- WHO recorded consumption is low (about 3.9 litres total in 2022), mostly beer. Spirits imports are modest. No sourced brand or producer data found.
- Importing
- Alcoholic beverages are subject to selective consumption tax and other alcohol taxes; the page read gave no spirits-specific rate.
- Advertising
- WHO country profile (2018 edition, data c.2016): legally binding national rules - advertising: yes; product placement: yes; sponsorship: yes; sales promotion: no; health-warning requirement - on adverts: yes; on containers: yes. Status may have changed since; check current national advertising code.
- Sale restrictions
- WHO country profile (2018 edition, data c.2016): national limits on sale - on-premise: hours/days yes, places/density yes; off-premise: hours/days yes, places/density yes; restrictions - specific events: yes; intoxicated persons: yes; petrol stations: yes; minimum age for spirits - on-premise 18, off-premise 18. Online sales not covered by the profile; check current local licensing rules.
Regulators: Direccion General de Aduanas (Ministry of Finance)
Trade bodies and fairs: Cámara de Industrias de Costa Rica (national industry chamber), Vinexpo Americas
Compiled by Distillers Hub in October 2026 from the World Bank, WHO, UN Comtrade, the WITS tariff database and the sources below. Figures change: check with the regulator or a customs broker before you act.
Sources (16)
- data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=CR
- data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=CR
- data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=CR
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica
- comtradeplus.un.org/ (UN Comtrade, HS 2208, reporter-declared, flow imports)
- comtradeplus.un.org/ (UN Comtrade, HS 2208, reporter-declared, flow exports)
- wits.worldbank.org/API/V1/SDMX/V21/datasource/TRN/reporter/188/partner/000/product/220830/
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age
- data.worldbank.org/country/cr
- who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/total-(recorded-unrecorded)-alcohol
- comtradeplus.un.org/
- taxsummaries.pwc.com/costa-rica/corporate/other-taxes
- goodsacrossborders.com/traveling/allowances/costa-rica
- cicr.com
- vinexpoamericas.com
- cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/substances-abuse/cri.pdf
About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a Central American nation bordered by Nicaragua and Panama, with coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Spanish is the official and predominant language. The country's economy is driven primarily by eco-tourism, agriculture, and technology and medical device manufacturing.
The spirits market
Alcohol is legal for adults aged 18 and older, with imports managed by registered tax entities through customs and the Ministry of Health, while private retail operates under municipal licenses. Spirits face a 15% standard tariff, specific excise taxes, surcharges, and 13% IVA, though United States and European Union products enter at 0%. Local facilities produce rum, vodka, gin, and neutral alcohol, while free trade agreements support opportunities for exporters of premium whiskies, gins, and rums.
Licences, import duty and labelling rules in Costa Rica
Who makes liquor in Costa Rica? This list covers 12 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — Centenario Internacional S.A., SALICSA (Salsas y Licores S.A.), Destilería Hacienda Taboga (Ingenio Taboga S.A.), Fábrica Nacional de Licores (FANAL) and more: whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, neutral spirit (ENA) and local spirits producers, with their towns, products and websites. See also how to import or export liquor to Costa Rica and the licences needed to make it there.
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