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With its unique history and numerous awards, Zacapa rum is a true symbol of Guatemala. Founded in 1976 by the Botran family to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the town of Zacapa, its aim from the outset was to create an entirely different and innovative product, focusing on ageing: at the time, only young, white rums were produced.
A decisive moment in the history of Zacapa was the arrival in 1980 of Lorena Vazquez, still Master Blender of the distillery, who with his talent gave a decisive shake to the company's production method, propelling it into the world elite of the best rums. From its history to its flavour, everything in Zacapa rum is inspired by the natural elements of Guatemala, from the fire and black stone of its volcanoes to the harsh climate of the northern highlands.
This is how the Zacapa Distilleries are called, located at an altitude of 2333 metres on the banks of the Motagua River, not far from the coast. Amidst majestic landscapes and active volcanoes, the soil is very fertile and distinctive, rich in minerals, and ideal for the cultivation of sugar cane, which is produced directly by the company. Both the volcanic soil and the tropical climate are factors that lead to a high sugar concentration in the cane.The high quality of the raw materials used is one of Zacapa's strengths.
Pure cane juice is fermented for five days with the addition of yeasts extracted from the pineapple, which give the liqueur, locally called 'Virgin Honey' for its sweetish notes, a special flavour.
Under the careful supervision of Lorena Vazquez, after distillation the rum produced is aged in oak barrels, handmade by renowned craftsmen. Each barrel has a well-defined character and a story to tell: white oak barrels have been used to store American whisky, while European oak barrels have contained cognac, Sherry or Pedro Ximénez. Each of them has different degrees of toasting and, from time to time, Lorena Vazquez decides which ones to use to give different complexities.
The mountain air allows the rum to age gently, favouring the development of its intense aroma and perfume.
The Solera method, devised in Spain over five centuries ago to produce Sherry and certain types of fortified wine, is followed for ageing.
First, the oak barrels are arranged in a pyramid, starting at the top with the youngest distillate, and arriving at the base, with rums aged over 25 years. Periodically, a part of the rum is drawn from the lowest cask; to compensate for the amount drawn, younger rum is added from the cask above.
The process of subtraction and addition creates a blend of different vintages, which, combined with the influence of altitude, generates an exchange of aromas between wood and liquor, allowing the creation of an extraordinary and complex rum with a rich and harmonious flavour.
Each Zacapa rum has its own defined personality.
Zacapa Solera, matured in ex-whisky, ex-Sherry and ex-Pedro Ximènez casks, is a combination of rums aged between 6 and 23 years, balancing sweetness, spice, fruit and alcohol. Its sweet complexity of fruit and chocolate deserves to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but it also lends itself well to cocktails.
Zacapa La Armonia is a Premium Rum Sherry Cask Finish born from the inspiration of Master Blender Lorenza Vásquez and made from a blend of the finest Zacapa Rums. The third release in the Heavenly Cask Collection.
Zacapa La Pasión is a limited edition of Zacapa's Heavenly Cask Collection, dedicated to the Solera Method. This rum blend has undergone additional ageing in former Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.
Zacapa Ediciòn Negra is aged in burnt American oak barrels with a double toast, giving this dark rum intense notes of smoke. A different flavour profile, a unique taste that moves away from the sweet and buttery notes of Zacapa Solera.
Distillates have different alcoholpercentages. So, we have defined a parameter allowing you to better understand and compare different prices. This parameter is calculated by dividing the bottle price by the alcohol content. The alcohol content (or strength) is the amount of pure alcohol (ethanol) contained in the distillate.
This parameter indicates the price of a single 4cl dosage of distillate. It is calculated by dividing the price of the bottle by its quantity (expressed in cl), then multiplying by the centilitres of the recommended single dose, as average in cocktail recipes.
