Ron Zacapa
Gran Reserva Edición Negra Sistema Solera
Guatemala
Dark tawny brown in colour. Strong molasses/cane earthy smoky aromas. A brilliant palate of Caramel, molasses - a fluid mellifluous palate, so smooth it doesn’t show its 47.5% ABV. Aged in Double charred Oak Barrels. A marvellous Rum from Guatemala - love the raffia basket weave around the base of the bottle - great presentation.
Dark tawny brown in colour. Strong molasses/cane earthy smoky aromas. A brilliant palate of Caramel, molasses - a fluid mellifluous palate, so smooth it doesn’t show its 47.5% ABV. Aged in Double charred Oak Barrels. A marvellous Rum from Guatemala - love the raffia basket weave around the base of the bottle - great presentation.
Sep 12th, 2020
It's snowing for the first time of the Fall season... So breaking the seal on a new bottle tonight. Normally drink the Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, which is a great, smooth rum (Carmel & Butterscotch notes heavy). Stepping up to the bigger brother tonight, we'll see how this goes...
Similar notes of Carmel, but less sweet than the 23 bottle, died fruit and a smokey note more closely associated with a single malt Scotch. One cube of ice really helped the nose bloom in the glass. Good bottle, but not worth the extra price, perhaps my opinion will evolve.
It's snowing for the first time of the Fall season... So breaking the seal on a new bottle tonight. Normally drink the Ron Zacapa Centenario 23, which is a great, smooth rum (Carmel & Butterscotch notes heavy). Stepping up to the bigger brother tonight, we'll see how this goes...
Similar notes of Carmel, but less sweet than the 23 bottle, died fruit and a smokey note more closely associated with a single malt Scotch. One cube of ice really helped the nose bloom in the glass. Good bottle, but not worth the extra price, perhaps my opinion will evolve.
