Ron Zacapa 23 Gift Box Limited Edition with 2 glasses Guatemala Solera Rum 70 cl 40%

Cool and high up in the Guatemalan mountains, 2,300 metres above sea level. This is where the rum takes its time, cask by cask, and here it sits in a round midnight-blue box with a woven pattern and a Zacapa glass on either side.

Expert description

Ron Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Collector's Edition is a Guatemala Solera Rum matured in casks that previously held American whiskey, sherry and Pedro Ximénez wine, bottled at 40%.

The rum is a blend of rums between 6 and 23 years old, put together through the Sistema Solera, where rums of different ages are blended and then matured further in fresh casks, again and again. The 23 refers to the oldest rums in the blend, not to an average age. The base is not molasses but virgin sugar cane honey, the first pressing of the cane. Maturation takes place at 2,300 metres, and master blender Lorena Vásquez guides the composition.

The Collector's Edition comes in a round, midnight-blue box with a woven pattern and laced edges. Inside, the bottle sits in the centre between layered wooden tiers, with a Zacapa glass on each side carrying the rum's logo. Around the bottle sits the hand-woven petate band.

Zacapa Centenario was created in 1976 to mark the hundredth anniversary of the town of Zacapa in eastern Guatemala. The rum won its premium rum category at the International Rum Festival four years running, from 1998 to 2001. Today it is distributed by Diageo.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey and caramel lead the way, followed by dried fruit and soft vanilla.

Palate

Sweet and round, with butterscotch, cocoa and a warm sherry note.

Finish

Soft and calm. Cocoa and sherry sweetness fade slowly.

Specifications

Name: Ron Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Collector's Edition with 2 Glasses
Distillery: Ron Zacapa
Region/Country: Guatemala
Type: Solera Rum
Age: Blend of rums between 6 and 23 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Casks that previously held American whiskey, sherry and Pedro Ximénez wine
Edition: Collector's Edition with two Zacapa glasses in a gift box
EAN no.: 7401005004506
Serving suggestion: At room temperature or with one large ice cube

Flavour profile

Sweet · Sherry-matured · Caramel · Cocoa · Smooth

Did you know?

The petate band around the bottle is woven by hand by a Guatemalan weaver. In Mayan belief, a petate mat symbolises the bond between earth and sky.

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Frequently asked questions about Ron Zacapa 23 Collector's Edition

Is Ron Zacapa 23 really 23 years old?

No, the rum is a blend of rums between 6 and 23 years old. They are put together through the Sistema Solera, where rums of different ages are blended and matured further in fresh casks. The 23 refers to the oldest rums in the blend.

What comes with Ron Zacapa 23 Collector's Edition?

You get a 70 cl bottle of Ron Zacapa 23 and two Zacapa glasses in a round, midnight-blue box. The bottle sits in the centre between layered wooden tiers, with a glass on each side. A hand-woven petate band sits around the bottle.

What does Ron Zacapa 23 taste like?

Sweet and smooth. Caramel, butterscotch and cocoa take centre stage, with a warm sherry note. The sweetness comes from virgin sugar cane honey as the base instead of molasses, and from maturation in casks that previously held American whiskey, sherry and Pedro Ximénez wine.

How do I serve Ron Zacapa 23?

Pour it at room temperature into one of the included glasses, or over one large ice cube. It also works in an Old Fashioned, and Zacapa has its own recipe for one. For more rums, browse our Rum range.

Is Ron Zacapa 23 Collector's Edition a good gift?

Yes, it is ready to give as it is. Rum, two glasses and a round box with a woven pattern come together in one piece, so the recipient can pour a dram straight away.

Why is Ron Zacapa 23 matured at 2,300 metres?

According to Zacapa, the altitude lets the rum mature slowly and develop deeper aroma. The maturation takes place in the Guatemalan highlands, and the blend is guided by master blender Lorena Vásquez.