It’s a very sweet profile that lures people in, while others probably find themselves reaching for a crispier, drier rum. When comparing the 23 with the XO, which we will review another time, you will see the difference in aging and how the usage of ex-Cognac casks for the XO adds a more subdued, more elegant and complex characteristic. Zacapa patrí medzi najvyhľadávanejšie rumy na svete. Nie je tomu inak ani pri vlajkovej lodi značky Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario 40%. Rum je pôvodom z Guatemaly a radí sa medzi najlepšie z tejto oblasti. Čo by ste si mali všímať hneď na začiatku je jeho doba zrenia – 23 rokov je naozaj úctyhodné číslo. Len je dobré vedieť, že sa jedná o vek najstaršieho rumu v blende, inak sú tam najviac obsiahnuté 6-8 ročné rumy. I have tried this rum over a number of sessions. I am pleased I did not review the rum on my initial tasting. This is something I now try to avoid. I find that a lot of the rums I initially enjoy are too sweet for me when I try them the second time around. The rum seems to give you something different each time. I find I am enjoying it more and more. It is a complex drink and something which some rum drinkers will find completely alien as a rum.

spracovanie cukrovej trstiny– Zacapa používa na výrobu svojich rumov panenský sirup/med z cukrovej trstiny ( Virgin sugar cane honey), a nie melasu ako väčšina ostatných producentov When it's time to start fermentation, we introduce our own strain of yeast extracted from pineapples: Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This yeast produces the precise aromatic compounds Zacapa requires, and so we ferment slowly, to give the yeast the time it needs to work. Distillation is what defines the character of Zacapa. A single column still, lined with copper to add flavour and remove impurities, is used to distil Zacapa Rum. And to ensure the correct balance is achieved, the whole process is minutely controlled by our experts. Ron Zacapa is committed to sustainable practices and social responsibility. The brand works closely with the sugarcane farmers in Retalhuleu, providing support and education to ensure sustainable farming practices. Additionally, the distillery employs a large number of local women who weave the ‘petate’ bands that adorn the Ron Zacapa bottles, a tradition that pays homage to Guatemala’s ancient Mayan heritage. I finally got my hands on Ron Zacapa 23... not a 750mL bottle, unfortunately, because they were out, but two 50mL bottles. I went ahead and opened one. Svetlá jantárová farba v poháriku vyzerá naozaj dobre. No a keď ho v ňom necháte trochu vydýchnuť, počastuje vás následne arómou, v ktorej by ste mali ucítiť hlavne vanilku a karamel, maslo, drevo, ale aj mandle, škoricu či pomarančovú kôru. Chuťovo suchší rum charakterizujú najskôr drevité tóny a karamel, objaví sa i marcipán, pomarančová kôra a na celkom solídne dlho trvajúci suchý záver aj marmeláda. Zhodnotenie na záver

Ron Zacapa 23’s Palate & Mouthfeel

Ron Zacapa nemá na etiketách svojich fľašiek žiadnu podobizeň slávnej osobnosti – na rozdiel od viacerých známych značiek rumov ako je Diplomático, Don Papa a ďalších. Zacapa 23 is a super-premium rum made from a blend of rums aged between 6 and 23 years old. It is made from only the sweetest first crush virgin sugar cane honey, rather than molasses, and is aged in a series of casks that previously held American whiskies, Oloroso Sherry and Pedro Ximenez wines in a unique process called the Sistema Solera. The secret of Zacapa is the slow ageing process that takes place at high altitude (2,300m above sea level) in the cool air of the Guatemala highlands. This helps slow the ageing process, which creates the final balance between the aromas and flavours extracted during a slow process. Zacapa has been awarded first place five times in a row at the international Rum Contest* and is the only luxury rum in the Rum Hall of Fame. In January 2012, Zacapa was named one of the “World's Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands” by the World Luxury Association. Pour a few drops of Ron Zacapa 23 on top of your tiramisu and then enjoy a glass side by side with the Italian dolce – a heavenly treat without a doubt. podobne ako špeciálne edície: Zacapa El Alma 126,05€, Zacapa La Doma 123,90€, Zacapa La Armonía 99,95€

And I absolutely adore how this sits on my tongue. It's sugar... which I guess is to be expected. And I love that.

Ale to vôbec nevadí, pretože vyššia valcovitá fľaša so zlatým logom i tak vyzerá veľmi dobre. Obzvlášť podarený je ručne pletený petate krúžok z palmového lístia, ktorý ju odlišuje od iných značiek. Zaujímavý tvar kvapky majú zase priehľadné fľaše so zlatou uzáverou exkluzívnych rumov tejto značky, konkrétne Centenario XO a Centenario Royal. Ron Zacapa stands as a testament to the craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation of Guatemalan rum-making. With its distinctive production process, Sistema Solera ageing, and commitment to quality, Ron Zacapa delivers a rum experience that is rich, complex, and deeply satisfying. Whether you are a rum aficionado or new to the world of spirits, a glass of Ron Zacapa promises a journey through the flavours and heritage of Guatemala, capturing the essence of one of the world’s finest rums.

Zacapa XO je prémiový „extra old“ rum značky. Ručne vyberané rumy vo veku 10 až 25 rokov vznikajú v systéme solera – to znamená, že zrejú v 3 typoch sudov – po bourbone, sherry a víne Pedro Ximenez. Po tejto sekvencii prichádza na rad finiš – 2 roky vo francúzskych dubových sudoch, v ktorých bol predtým koňak. The sugarcane used in Ron Zacapa is sourced from the fertile volcanic plains in Retalhuleu, located at 350 meters above sea level. The fermentation of the sugarcane juice is done using a strain of yeast extracted from pineapples, adding a unique fruity character to the rum. Ron Zacapa is cleverly marketed by Diageo as “Sistema Solera” which whilst a perfectly legitimate method of producing rum, immediately leads many to believe they are buying a rum that is 23 years old. This is something which is often frowned upon by rum connoisseur’s and reviewers. Personally, I have never bought a rum based solely on the age of the rum. I have of course bought an older expression, if for instance it is on sale and is less than the lesser aged rum but it is not something which I judge rum’s upon. There are rum’s in my cabinet which I rate very highly and I do not actually know how “aged” they are. The “Sistema Solera” method is described on the cardboard sleeve as…. Our plantation is located on the volcanic plains of Retalhuleu, 350m above sea level in south-western Guatemala. Due to the fertile, acidic soil and year-round sunshine, no other place in the world is better suited to the cultivation of sugar cane. Most rums use molasses, a by-product of the sugar making process, as their base; Zacapa, however, is different. To impart a sweeter, smoother flavour, Zacapa uses only the concentrated first press of sugar cane, known as virgin sugar cane honey. This is the very point at which our rum's remarkable taste and profile begin to develop.Ron Zacapa 23 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 find Pedro Ximenez wines.” Ron Zacapa si zakladá na stopercentnej kvalite výrobného procesu svojich rumov. Výrobca otvorene a s pýchou prezentuje unikátne podmienky a celý proces ich vzniku (oprávnene). Takisto ani tento svieži koktail nemusí byť nevyhnutne z bieleho rumu. Obľúbený nápoj Ernesta Hemingwaya či J. F. Kennedyho si pokojne môžete dopriať aj s tmavším rumom ako je Ron Zacapa 23. Recept: