I know in some of the rum more snobbish rum circles this is frowned upon and “sipping” seems very much in vogue but sipping just isn’t really how I enjoy my rum. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! Nose: Calves leather, brown sugar, molasses, bourbon, hints of cedar, pipe tobacco, fruit, chocolate and brandy butter.

Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Glass Set Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Glass Set

The spot was carefully chosen by Vásquez herself for its cooler night temperatures and thinner, lower-oxygen air — better for a gentler aging process. This yeast produces the precise aromatic compounds Zacapa requires, and so we ferment slowly, to give the yeast the time it needs to work. Once the barrels of distilled Zacapa are in place at The House Above the Clouds, it's time to start the complex, finely balanced ageing process. Love this rum - if I could only drink one type of alcohol for the rest of my life - this would be it!This heritage is intrinsic to the craftsmanship of Zacapa, which is why we adorn every bottle with a petate band. As the picture shows even the Zacapa glass is slightly different and geared very much to sipping the rum and swirling it around in the glass a bit like they do with fine cognac’s in the movies. Continued by sherried notes of caramelized roasted brazil nuts and toasted hazelnut, rounded out by toffee, banana and dried pineapple.

Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Rum - The Whisky Exchange

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Zacapa Centenario was created in 1976 to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the foundation of Zacapa, a town in eastern Guatemala. Additional fun fact: Zacapa ages its rum in whiskey, Pedro Ximenez, Cognac, and French oak barrels, all chosen by globe-trotting master distiller Vásquez, who clearly has the best job ever. With a complex, literally sky-high aging process, a take-no-prisoners genius master distiller, and a reasonable claim to flavor descriptors like warming vanilla and delicate spice, Ron Zacapa’s got more than a few points of interest to lubricate your cocktail party (or porch swing) conversations. And while we too plan on pursuing carefree rum consumption this season, while also quietly praying that “moisture wicking technology” is actually a thing, we like getting a bit better acquainted with our favorite spirits: tequila, yes, please, gin, why not? Its name changed due to the confusion it caused, as people thought it was a 23-year-old rum instead of a blend of rums between 6 and 23 years old.

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currently) equally as good for a sipping rum but I accept that taste is highly subjective and fans of Zacapa will, no doubt, disagree with me.If it was crystal I’d pay the money happily but as you can see I’m talking more about the glass bottle than the rum it’s self so that should give you an idea where my mind is with this slick marketing and clever design. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads. You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included.

Ron Zacapa Royal Rum : The Whisky Exchange Ron Zacapa Royal Rum : The Whisky Exchange

There are bottles of the 15 year old out there, but the marquee Ron Zacapa is easily its 23 year, an age that seems geriatric for a “starter” bottle (and like lost youth for the rest of us). A single column still, lined with copper to add flavour and remove impurities, is used to distil Zacapa Rum. Most of the action — and (spoiler alert) betrayal — of “The Empire Strikes Back” takes place in Cloud City.Founded in 1876 as a bustling railroad stop, the resident population was soon joined by travellers from around the world, leaving a legacy that can still be seen today in local surnames. The Zacapa initially gives a bouquet of brown sugar, it reminds me a little of a chocolate or caramel/toffee sauce for ice cream or desserts. Got to say, I’m a little bit stumped why so many people eulogise over Zacapa XO, as in my humble opinion it doesn’t seem to be that much different nor better than the Sistema 23.