Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario: Guatemalan Highland Elegance
Originally published on rum.directoryRon Zacapa 23 Centenario is a Rum made by Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala. ABV: 40% ABV. Our expert rating is 8/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Toffee apple, toasted almond, nutmeg, orange marmalade, leather, butterscotch, raisin
Palate
Smooth and refined with vanilla, toasted oak, butterscotch, tropical fruit, dried cherry, and elegant spice
Finish
Extended with honey, cedar, dried fruit, and gentle tannins
Expert Review
8/10Ron Zacapa 23 is a Guatemalan solera-aged rum of undeniable smoothness — aged above the clouds at 2,300 metres, where the cool air slows maturation to produce a spirit of remarkable refinement.
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