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Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum

Category: Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum

Date Tasted: 3/20/2024

Country: Guatemala

Alcohol: 40%

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93 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$119

Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum

Category: Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum

Date Tasted: 3/20/2024

Country: Guatemala

Alcohol: 40%

Amber color. Aromas and flavors of cherry and other dried red fruits, well worn Italian leather, caramel sauce from demerara sugar, and vanilla creme brulee with a round, crisp, dryish medium-to-full body and a tingling, amusing, medium-long finish that exhibits accents of molasses cookie and brownies, cinnamon and nutmeg, and banana cream pie with fudge. Complex and sweet with a nice savoriness on the palate; dessert in a glass with enough heft for cigar pairings.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Spicy & Complex
	Aroma:	cherry and other dried red fruits, well worn Italian leather, caramel sauce from demerara sugar, and vanilla creme brulee
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with accents of molasses cookie and brownies, cinnamon and nutmeg, and banana cream pie with fudge
	Smoothness:	Tingling
	Finish:	Long
	Enjoy:	with cigars, on the rocks, neat and with drops of water
	Bottom Line:	Complex and sweet with a nice savoriness on the palate; dessert in a glass with enough heft for cigar pairings.

The Producer or Importer

Diageo North America

530 Fifth Avenue #4

New York, NY 10036

USA

1 646-223-2000

www.diageo.com

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Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum

Serve in a Rocks Glass

About

Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum

Fresh cane juice rums are made with fresh sugar cane juice instead of molasses, but are not AOC or DO products, such as Martinique Rhum, Haitian Rhum or Cachaça. These are often of excellent quality with nutty, spicy flavors and a tangy finish and are perfect for cocktails or with the best examples, ideal as a sipping rum.