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Ron Zacapa 23 Solera rum

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

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Guatemala | Aged | 40% ABV | Column Still (1-4) Distilled

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Rum was created in 1976 in the highlands of Guatemala, where it is distilled in a copper-lined column still from fresh cane juice before solera aging.

The 500 year-old Spanish Sistema Solera method is used to age Ron Zacapa 23 in white oak casks. This results in a combination of rums aged between 6 and 23 years.

The current Ron Zacapa 23 bottle features a woven band around the middle, which is in reference to the original hand woven palm leaf petate bottle cover that covered the bottle.

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2273 Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Ratings

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Sly 🇨🇦 | 43 ratings
Posted over 11 years ago

Sweet stuff

Pete 🇺🇸 | 13 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I really enjoy Zacapa. I didn't know it wasn't aged 23 years until reading the reviews here. I'm not an expert on rums but I have a fairly good nose for quality wine, beer and spirits (I'm often fooled by cordials, lol). I would highly recommend the rum if you like a mild and balanced rum. I think it's delicious with couple ice cubes.

Laydown Delivery 🇧🇪 | 2 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

However I still see this get sold as a 23 year old rum at some bars. This is mostly the bar owners faults but the bottle's design doesn't help.

The taste is different than most rums. It definitely has it's own signature. The virgin sugar cane juice surely contributes to this. It's a very sweet rum. But also the smoky aftertaste.

I've drank quite a few bottles of this and will continue in the future.

flund 🇩🇪 | 9 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr mild nicht zu alkoholisch relativ süß. Guter Einsteiger rum.

Beatwolf 🇩🇰 | 5 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

It gets a lot of hate currently from the "experienced" rum drinkers. However, I still think it's a pretty good choice, especially if you can get it for a reduced price. It's has that little bit of dryness and a slightly longer aftertaste than similar priced rhums. That being said, you can definetly find rhums that offer a more complex experience than Zacap 23. It lacks a longer aftertaste, complexity and some thickness.

Jonas Vikkelsø 🇩🇰 | 5 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Ikke en sofistikeret rom, men en ganske fin ledsager til en tv aften eller til kaffen med gæster, hvis det ikke er vigtigt at snoppe rom.

Lukas 🇨🇿 | 26 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I have one bottle and once I felt the taste of pineapple. Very good rum for casual occasions. Only disappointment is there really much 23 percent year-old rum.

Derek 🇨🇦 | 12 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I found this in a duty free in Cancun. Knew nothing of it, but tried it. Loved it! Couldn't find it anywhere... now it is a little easier to find. I like how smooth it is and enjoy the finish... a lot! One of my go to rums for sure!

Repulsion 🇨🇿 | 5 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

The best rum you can buy in Tesco (at least in Czech republic) :)
There are definitely better rums you can buy in special stores. But for generally available rum this one is a hit. Aroma and taste are full and complex.
I agree that this rum is quite a marketing trick, but I enjoy its taste and aroma. But it is probably little bit overpriced.

Fredrik Hansson 🇸🇪 | 2 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

A really good startup rum.
Nice Color with sweet taste!

Bertin 🇨🇦 | 8 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Je classe celui-ci au même rang que le diplomatico, un bon rum d'introduction. Moins sucré que le diplomarico. Nez de melasse et caramel. Longueur accecptable avec finale juste assez douce.




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: Ron Zacapa
Country: Guatemala
Name: 23 Solera
ABV: 40%
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Column Still (1-4)
Women Led: No

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