Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 Anos Gran Reserva Rum 750ml

Product Description

In the "Sistema Solera", art and tradition encourage the blending of rums of different ages and personalities so that they may continue to mature in select barrels. This dynamic and artisanal process culminates only after the complexity of aromas and flavors confirm that unique, mature rum has been created. Zacapa is a unique balance of complex aromas and flavors resulting from the special blend of reserve rums. We hand select rums aged between 6 and 23 years for our "Sistema Solera". Older and younger rums are then blended as they age in a sequence of barrels that previously stored robust American whiskeys, delicate Sherries and fine Pedro Ximenez wines. Zacapa rum is aged in the cool air of the Guatemalan highlands, 2300 meters above sea level allowing the rum to mature more slowly in the barrels. Similarly to cooking over a low flame, these conditions allow Zacapa to obtain exceptionally deep aroma, rich color and profound flavor. The creation of Zacapa rum begins with the use of "virgin sugar cane" rather than molasses. "Virgin sugar cane" uses only the first pressing of the sugar cane which is grown in Southern Guatemala. No place is better suited to grow sugar cane thanks to its mineral rich volcanic soil and the numerous rivers that nourish the area. The difference in raw materials is noticeable in the depth of the primary aromas and flavors of Zacapa. "Petate": The woven straw is a Mayan symbol for the unity of time and space and became a symbol of nobility in ancient times. The "Petate" bands on each bottle are individually hand made by women from three villages descended from the Mayans. We are proud to honor our Guatemalan roots on each bottle of Zacapa. The perfect way to enjoy Zacapa 23 is over one large ice cube which melts imperceptibly. This returns the rum to the temperature at which it was aged, respecting its remarkable flavor.