Ron de Guatemala DOP Solera Gran Reserva 23 Ron Zacapa

A splendid symbol, perhaps the emblem, but certainly an icon of Guatemala: Ron Zacapa 23 Gran Solera is, among the aged rums, an absolute masterpiece, among the best rums in the world. It comes from a blend of young rums and rums aged between 6 and 23 years and refines according to a new aging system: the dynamic Solera.

A system, invented in Spain more than five centuries ago, which involves the use of burnt oak barrels that previously contained bourbon, Sherry or Porto, which give the distillate a soft and complex aroma with hints of ripe fruit and spicy notes of walnut muscat, cocoa and licorice. Impossible not to recognize that particular slightly sugary aftertaste of virgin honey.

An intense, penetrating amber color. A nose intoxicated by hints of exotic fruit and dried fruit. Finally a full, soft and pleasantly velvety sip.

But it is perhaps aging (in addition to the climate and the territory) that gives this Zacapa that unmistakable character that makes it unique in the world.

The altitude at which the House above the Clouds is located (2333 meters above sea level) allows for a slow and patient exchange between wood and distillate, until it has reached a harmonious, pleasant, balanced taste.

Excellent as after dinner, Zacapa 23 Gran Solera fully expresses its personality when paired with a good cigar and dark chocolate.