Zacapa - Ron Zacapa Centenario Gran Reserva

distilled by Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala - Guatemala

Brown rum distilled from sugar cane syrup. Blend of rums aged from 6 to 23 years in used whisky and bourbon barrels.

Certainly among the top classic rums available today. The aroma of brown sugar, pineapple and banana lead to a rich medium body full of dried fruit yielding to a sweet light smoky oak and molasses finish. Though this is the flagship of the Zacapa line of classic rums, don't overlook the other rums from the Central American distiller.

Edward Hamilton talks about Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala and Ron Zacapa Gran Reserva in this video.

Bottled at 40% alcohol by volume.

Awards

Gold Medal - Premium Rums - International Sugar Cane Spirits Tasting Competition Ybor City

Rum Runner's review    

If you’re looking for a rum nightcap, this may be the one for you.

This renowned rum from Guatemala has a beautiful mahogany color with a gold patina edge.

The aroma is full of dried fruits. Raisin, prune, fig and currant come to mind. In the background is a hint of molasses wrapping it all together. The aromas are carried wonderfully onto the palate. The medium bodied, soft, smooth and supple texture lifts the flavors nicely across the tongue. More than a hint of sweetness reinforces the dried fruit aromas and flavors.  The sweetness is well integrated into the warm (if just a tad short) finish.

Overall a very harmonious combination and a delightful dram as a nightcap sipping rum. A very classy package, both inside and out.

Tasted September 24, 2009.

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Review last updated September 28, 2009

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