Ron Zacapa Aged Rum Centenario Edicion Negra Solera Gran Reserva

Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra Solera Gran Reserva. Ron Zacapa, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — the dark, intense sister expression to Zacapa 23, aging rums between 6 and 23 years in a multi-cask system that includes American whiskey casks, sherry casks, and Pedro Ximenez wine casks for a smoky, complex, chocolate and dried fruit profile at 43% ABV — the most dramatically wood-influenced expression in the Zacapa lineup.

Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra takes the same base — virgin sugar cane honey, Sistema Solera aging in the Guatemalan highlands at 2,300 meters elevation, Master Rum Maker Lorena Vasquez overseeing the blending at the Fraijanes plateau — and adds a dramatically different cask program. Where Zacapa 23 uses primarily American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the Edicion Negra passes through three different cask types: American whiskey barrels contribute vanilla, caramel, and spice; sherry casks add dried fruit, raisin, and the nutty oxidative character; Pedro Ximenez wine casks add concentrated sweetness, dark chocolate, and a molasses-like richness that gives the Negra its characteristic dark, smoky profile.

The result is a Zacapa expression designed for those who want the Guatemala highlands foundation with significantly more wood influence and cask complexity than the 23 delivers. The 43% ABV (versus 40% for Zacapa 23) adds additional presence and structure. The Edicion Negra is a serious sipping rum for the collector who has graduated from Zacapa 23 and wants more.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and smoky with hints of chocolate and dried fruits. The Pedro Ximenez and sherry cask influence is immediately evident in the concentrated, dark aromatic profile.
• Palate: Smoky notes balanced with chocolate and fruit undertones. The three-cask system creates a complex, layered palate where the American whiskey vanilla, sherry dried fruit, and PX richness interact with the Guatemalan highland base.
• Finish: Smooth and lingering with warm, satisfying complexity from the multi-cask influence.

Specs

• Producer: Ron Zacapa, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
• Master Rum Maker: Lorena Vasquez
• Base: Virgin sugar cane honey; Sistema Solera 6–23 years; aged above the clouds at 2,300m
• Casks: American whiskey + sherry + Pedro Ximenez wine casks
• ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Zacapa Edicion Negra taste like? Rich and smoky with chocolate and dried fruits on the nose. Smoky notes balanced with chocolate and fruit on the palate. Smooth, lingering, warm finish from the multi-cask influence.
• How does Edicion Negra differ from Zacapa 23? Both use the same virgin sugar cane honey base and Sistema Solera at 2,300 meters. Zacapa 23 uses primarily American white oak ex-bourbon for a honey-caramel-vanilla profile. Edicion Negra adds sherry and Pedro Ximenez wine casks for dramatically more dark fruit, chocolate, and smoky complexity. Also bottled at 43% vs 40% for more presence.
• What is Pedro Ximenez? PX is an extremely sweet, dark, raisin-like sherry wine from Jerez, Spain. The barrels previously used to hold PX wine retain concentrated sweetness, dark chocolate, and molasses-like richness that transfers into any spirit finished in them — one of the most intensely flavored wood types in the spirits world.