Zacapa
Gran Reserva Ron Zacapa Ron Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Rum
Guatemala
Probably my favourite rum - it’s from Guatemala. They use virgin sugar cane honey - the first pressing of the sugar cane, unlike most rums which use molasses. As I’ve mentioned in previous notes on Delectable, aromas of burnt caramel, tar and molasses. Aged in a Solera system at 2300 metres above sea level. Firstly in American Oak Barrels then in charred American Oak barrels, then in barrels that previously aged Sherry and finally in barrels that previously aged Pedro Ximinez. Very smooth and dangerously drinkable.
Probably my favourite rum - it’s from Guatemala. They use virgin sugar cane honey - the first pressing of the sugar cane, unlike most rums which use molasses. As I’ve mentioned in previous notes on Delectable, aromas of burnt caramel, tar and molasses. Aged in a Solera system at 2300 metres above sea level. Firstly in American Oak Barrels then in charred American Oak barrels, then in barrels that previously aged Sherry and finally in barrels that previously aged Pedro Ximinez. Very smooth and dangerously drinkable.
Mar 29th, 2025
This rum blew me away on my first sip. Silky and smooth, and feels more like a 20 year old whiskey. Amazing experience and definitely the best rum I have ever had. It would be a total waste to mix this with anything other than one large ice cube. What a great gift from my buddy Dave for B50. 🤙
This rum blew me away on my first sip. Silky and smooth, and feels more like a 20 year old whiskey. Amazing experience and definitely the best rum I have ever had. It would be a total waste to mix this with anything other than one large ice cube. What a great gift from my buddy Dave for B50. 🤙
Oct 25th, 2019
Pancakes and syrup in liquid form.
Pancakes and syrup in liquid form.
1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2016
Absolutely loved this!!!!! Best rum I've ever had (not that I've had that many high end rums) but this was spectacular especially with some dark chocolate.
Absolutely loved this!!!!! Best rum I've ever had (not that I've had that many high end rums) but this was spectacular especially with some dark chocolate.
Apr 17th, 2016Nice but I like my Rhum sweet :) - prefer Appleton 21 or Rhum Clement XO over this one.
Nice but I like my Rhum sweet :) - prefer Appleton 21 or Rhum Clement XO over this one.
Jan 28th, 2018
Deep amber color. The blending of newer and older rums gives this an interesting complexity...vanilla and some caramel up front, gives way to a richer oakiness , slight vinous notes, and some marzipan. Long finish, a bit boozy for 80 proof. But quite enjoyable!
Deep amber color. The blending of newer and older rums gives this an interesting complexity...vanilla and some caramel up front, gives way to a richer oakiness , slight vinous notes, and some marzipan. Long finish, a bit boozy for 80 proof. But quite enjoyable!
Oct 23rd, 2017
Sweet and yummy. Great way to end a Friday night
Sweet and yummy. Great way to end a Friday night
Sep 23rd, 2017