Full Review

Ron Zacapa

Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum

Category: Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum

Date Tasted:
Country: Guatemala
Alcohol: 40%
93 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$119

Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum

Category: Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum

Date Tasted:
Country: Guatemala
Alcohol: 40%
Dark amber color. Aromas and flavors of raisin bread, burnt sugar and oak, vanilla, sesame candy, and ginger with a glycerous, fruity sweet light-to-medium body and a delightful, medium-long finish with impressions of brown banana and honey bun, walnut and ginger, coconut shavings and carrot cake, and root beer. The richness of tropical fruits and wood are a standout factor that would be perfect for a tropical cocktail over crushed ice.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: raisin bread, burnt sugar and oak, vanilla, sesame candy, and ginger
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with impressions of brown banana and honey bun, walnut and ginger, coconut shavings and carrot cake, and root beer
Smoothness Smoothness: Normal
Enjoy Enjoy: Enjoy in cocktails
Cocktail Cocktails: Cuba Libre, Daiquiri Natural, Dark & Stormy
Bottom Line Bottom Line: The richness of tropical fruits and wood are a standout factor that would be perfect for a tropical cocktail over crushed ice.

The Producer or Importer

Diageo North America

The Producer or  Importer
530 Fifth Avenue #4
New York, NY 10036
USA
1 646-223-2000

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Spirits Glass Rock Clear.jpg
Serve in a Rocks Glass
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