RON ZACAPA CENTENARIO RUM XO, Guatemala

Ron Zacapa tells their Sistema Solera story so well: "Zacapa rums are aged in the cool air of the Guatemala highlands, 2300 meters above sea level. These conditions allow the rum to mature more slowly in the barrels and obtain exceptionally deep aroma, rich color and profound flavor. Zacapa XO is a unique balance of complex aromas and flavors resulting from the exclusive blend of reserve rums. We hand-select rums aged between 10-25 years in our unique Sistema Solera. Older rums are then blended as they age in a sequence of barrels that previously stored robust American whiskeys, delicate Sherries, fine Pedro Ximenz wines and finished in French oak casks which previousl aged Cognac."

In the glass, you can expect rich and robust layered aromas and flavors of burnt caramel, nutmeg, cinnamon, tobacco, oak spice, date, prune, fig, vanilla, black cherry, and dried fruit and fruit peel. The velvety smooth finish goes on for days. You will find it is best enjoyed neat or over a single large, slow-melting ice cube so that you may relish its sumptuous complexity without mixological cocktail distractions. It is a delight with dark chocolate and opulent desserts.