Ron Zacapa Ambar 12 years Solera Reserva Guatemala 100 cl Rum 40%

Ambar is the lighter, more accessible side of Zacapa, made to introduce Guatemalan Solera craft without overwhelming.

Expert description

Ron Zacapa Ambar 12 Solera Reserva is a Ron de Guatemala matured in a Sistema Solera and bottled at 40%.

The rum is produced in the Guatemalan highlands at altitudes of up to 2,300 metres, where the cool climate slows evaporation and allows a gentler, slower maturation than in many other rum-producing countries. The Ambar expression is composed as a lighter, fresher and fruitier variant of the house style compared to the darker, heavier Centenario releases, and is sold here in a 100 cl bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light and fresh with citrus, honey, vanilla and a touch of oak.

Palate

Soft and balanced with notes of dried fruit, caramel, honey and a discreet spiciness, plus hints of orange peel, almond and cinnamon.

Finish

Medium length, velvety and pleasantly sweet.

Specifications

Distillery: Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala
Region/Country: Guatemala
Type: Ron de Guatemala
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 7401005010590
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a light rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Light · Fresh · Fruity · Honeyed · Soft

Did you know?

Zacapa's rum isn't matured at sea level like most other Caribbean rums, but in the Guatemalan highlands, where a phenomenon called "the Angel's Share above the Clouds" means the casks lose less alcohol to evaporation than in the warmer tropical lowlands.

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Frequently asked questions about Ron Zacapa Ambar 12

What defines Ron Zacapa Ambar 12?

The rum is a lighter, fresher take on Zacapa's Solera style, matured in the Guatemalan highlands and composed to be more accessible than the house's darker Centenario releases.

What does Ron Zacapa Ambar 12 taste like?

Citrus, honey and vanilla on the nose, a soft, balanced palate of dried fruit and caramel, and a medium-length, velvety finish.

What does "Solera Reserva" mean?

It refers to the Sistema Solera, a maturation method where rum from different casks and ages is gradually blended to achieve a consistent, complex character.

Why is the rum matured in the highlands?

The cool climate at altitudes up to 2,300 metres slows evaporation and allows a gentler, slower maturation than at sea level.

How should Ron Zacapa Ambar 12 be served?

Great over ice or as the base of a light rum cocktail, where the fresh fruitiness comes into its own.

What is the difference between Ambar and the Centenario releases?

Ambar is lighter and fresher, while the Centenario series is darker and fuller with heavier sherry and wood notes.