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Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum

Category: Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum

Date Tasted: 4/22/2025

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: 4/22/2025

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

	Style:	Rich & Full
	Aroma:	raisin bread, burnt sugar and oak, vanilla, sesame candy, and ginger
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with impressions of brown banana and honey bun, walnut and ginger, coconut shavings and carrot cake, and root beer
	Smoothness:	Normal
	Enjoy:	Enjoy in cocktails
	Cocktails:	Cuba Libre, Daiquiri Natural, Dark & Stormy
	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

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.