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Ron Zacapa Rum Ron Zacapa Rum from Guatemala has dominated rum competition like no other Rum 
Ron Zacapa Rum is the most eminent Rum of superior quality that is making its way into prestigious bars around the world. It is the Bartenders Rum of choice, with rumours floating around the cocktail scene that it has been band from some major cocktail competitions because if you're not mixing with Ron Zacapa you have no hope of winning. Its winter time in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, the leaves have long ago fallen from the trees, it cold and this majestic Rum is going to keep me warm for the winter. Ron Zacapa Rum has built up once incredible legend. Its dominance of rum and spirit tasting competitions is so complete, it is now just used as a standard for all other Rums to follow, is it reputation, legend or just the Mythology of Ron Zacapa Rums. Ron Zacapa was the first rum ever to be inducted into the International Rum Festival's Hall of Fame in 2003 after Ron Zacapa Rum had won first place in the premium rums category 4 years in a row at the International Rum Festival 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 Guatemala is producing some of the most amazing premium Rums on the market at present, they are unique super smooth, rich in character, the reason for this is largely because of the unique conditions that Guatemalan sugar cane is grown in. The coast of Guatemala on the Pacific Ocean side is super fertile volcanic soil perfect for creating extra juicy sugar cane. Ron Zacapa Rum is created by distilled only the first pressing of the sugar cane, absolutely no second press or molasses is used. Zacapa Rum is aged at a place named "the house in the clouds" in the Guatemalan Highlands in the Mountain region of Quetzaltenango, 2400 meters above sea level with an average temperature of below 20 degrees centigrade. Most Caribbean Rum can only have minimal aging due to the alcohol being evaporated in the hot climate, in these cool mountains Ron Zacapa Rum ages for long periods in casks previously used to age bourbons, Sherries and fine wine, with very little loss of alcohol to evaporation. At Ron Zacapa this process is overseen by master blender Lorena Vazquez, whilst the rum is being cellared, the environment is regularly monitored, for temperature, humidity, light and sound levels. This cool climate aging of Guatemalan Rums give them their uniqueness, from there more famous Caribbean neighbours. Ron Zacapa rum is aged using the Solera method most commonly used in making Sherry but becoming more popular with many spirits. The Solera method is simply replacing any of the Rum in the cask that has evaporated with Rum from the year before. So a Rum Barrelled in 2009 will be topped up with the batch from 2010. Ron Zacapa Centenario 
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23yrs Old, is bottled at 40% and is currently rated as the best premium Rum on the planet, Ron Zacapa Centenario was created in 1976 to celebrate the centenary of the foundation of the town of Zacapa, in eastern Guatemala. Centenario 23yrs is a deeply, profound Copper Brown coloured, Full Bodied Rum it has been banned from entering tasting competitions because it is just the most compete Rum ever created. It is extremely sweet, thick, yet soft and smooth. , voted the Best Premium Rum in the World for the last five years at the Caribbean International Rum Festival, it was also given the best rating by any Rum or Liquor product ever by The Beverage Testing Institute in 2001. The nose of the Ron Zacapa is very complex yet sensitive; it is very stylish and elegant like a Cognac, not your typical Rum. As you swirl the glass a complex richness of flavour hit your nose seductively, tropical fruits, fig, blackcurrant, sweet molasses, cocoa, chocolate, and hints of orange and mandarin, herbs, Tobacco, Chestnut, Almonds. The finish is of Tobacco, Cinnamon, spices, pepper, strawberries and cherries. To taste Ron Zacapa Rum is very Sweet. Full bodied with flavours of cherry, brown sugar, guava, caramelized fruits, Caramel, Toffee, cocoa, Chocolate, honey, Vanilla, cardamom, peppery, Pecans, light smoky oak. So many favours with such intricate complexity that I imagine every person who has ever tasted it picked up different flavours. The Rum is very thick like a liqueur. Ron Zacapa XO 
Ron Zacapa XO comes in a gorgeous Crystal Decanter, with it elegant Brass name plate, The appearance of the bottle has all the sophistication of a Fine Cognac. This is a connoisseur of premium quality spirit dream. In my personal opinion this is the most magnificent Rum on the planet. Ron Zacapa XO is a blend of rums aged from 6 to 25 years, The XO is aged longer than Zacapa Centenario with a slightly drier flavour and finish and it's also a bit thicker in texture. After three years the used barrels are emptied and then recharged while the contents are married with other rums in the first part of the Zacapa Solera system. Scraping and recharging the used barrels give the rum a sweeter flavour from the newly charred wood. The Nose gives rich scents of toffee, oak, vanilla, orange, mandarin, light hints of grapefruit, dates, apples, chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, hint of cloves, caramel, brown sugar, butter, nutty accents, The aroma of this Rum is of pure delightful splendour. The Taste is sensitive and smooth as silk in the mouth, it is tremendously intricate in its complexities, yet all the flavours work in perfect balanced harmony, A taste buds are hit with flavours that include honey, black currants, chocolate, Caramel, Toffee, apricot, Plums, toasted chestnuts, brown sugar, oranges, marshmallows, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, Black cardamom, cloves, oak, vanilla and guava. These flavours are long and linger in your mouth sending every taste bud in your mouth on a journey. Early Ron Zacapa bottles came in hand-woven matting made from palm leaves which dates from the Mayan period.  |
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