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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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2268 Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Ratings

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nimrodrose ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ | 7 ratings
Posted 10 years ago

good but too sweet

Julio Puma ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 2 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

This dark aromatic rum offers a satisfying bite on the first sip and delicate finish as a reward. The smoky notes are amplified by the mellow spicy undertones.

Amazing stuff and one I'll keep on hand.

Simon ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 1 rating
Posted 8 years ago

Just discovered this rum on a trip to Colombia and couldn't get enough of it. It's got a lovely dark colour and is very smooth. We ended up bringing 3 litres back to the UK!

vincent ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท | 127 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Cโ€™est un rhum trรจs doux, peut รชtre un peu trop ร  mon avis. Il est bon cโ€™est sur, personne ne pourra dire le contraire, mais il nโ€™est pas ร  la hauteur de sa rรฉputation. Il lui manque quelque choseโ€ฆ peu รชtre plus de saveur ou de puissance. La longueur est intรฉressante.
This is a very sweet rum, a bit too much in my opinion. It's good for sure, nobody can say otherwise, but it doesn't deserve its reputation. It lacks something ... maybe more flavor or power. The finish is interesting.

Dave ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช | 41 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Mooie kleur heerlijke geur en smaak lekker zacht echt een aanrader helaas is mijn nu leeg

Ben_reilly ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช | 1 rating
Posted 8 years ago

Ein Rum den irgendwie jeder gut findet, auch nicht Rumtrinker mรถgen ihn. Leckerer sรผรŸer Rum, passt auch gut zu einer Zigarre.

Peter Raymond ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 9 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

It is a little overpriced but I enjoy it mixed with Coke. It is a sweet Dark rum.

Benjamin ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท | 57 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Have to taste it again coz the bottle I tasted it from had a problem (tasted in a bar).

Funny nose for a rum. Nose of gin (genepi aromas). Berries with hints of mocha and caramel.

Short medium finish dominated by alcohol vapors and spiced flavors.

Paul Clare ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 4 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

This is a great rum. Very smooth. I think I actually prefer this to the Zacapa XO.

Co Ka ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ | 88 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I' belive a blind test between the this and the XO would bring surprising results. But I still prferr the XO for a very special moment. And this rum for a nice end of the day.

Jimmyan ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต | 19 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

rather one of my favorites due to the sweeter character, but i wonder if it's from addition of sugars as the sweetness doesn't seem to come from natural distilled liquid affected by oak aging.

still a commendable flavor profile.

it was even better when the price was lesser than now days as it seems Diageo has increased prices too frequently to make this less attractive for my wallet/palate preference ratio.

in conclusion, if you care not for price history and prefer sweeter profile, a good choice.

if you are very experienced and well versed in rum, steer clear!
if you are new to rum experience, do invest for tasting!




Brand Details

Name: 23 Solera
ABV: 40%
Type: Ron Zacapa
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Column Still (1-4)
Women leading Rum: No

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