Description

Zacapa No. 23 is one of the world's most celebrated premium rums, handcrafted in Guatemala using virgin sugar cane honey instead of molasses. Matured high above the clouds at the legendary House Above the Clouds, approximately 2,300 metres above sea level, the cool mountain climate allows the rum to age slowly and develop extraordinary elegance, complexity, and balance.

Produced using Zacapa's renowned Sistema Solera, Zacapa No. 23 is a masterful blend of rums aged between 6 and 23 years. The rum matures through a succession of American whiskey casks, Oloroso sherry casks, and Pedro Ximénez wine casks, creating remarkable layers of flavour while preserving exceptional smoothness.

Rich yet beautifully balanced, Zacapa No. 23 reveals luxurious notes of honey, caramel, dried fruit, vanilla, cocoa, toasted oak, and warming spices, making it one of the finest sipping rums in the world.

Official Product Highlights

• Award-winning premium Guatemalan rum
• Produced from virgin sugar cane honey
• Crafted using the Sistema Solera aging process
• Blend of rums aged between 6 and 23 years
• Matured in American whiskey, Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximénez wine casks
• Aged at the House Above the Clouds approximately 2,300 metres above sea level
• Rich, smooth and exceptionally complex
• Ideal for sipping neat or over a single large ice cube
• 40% ABV
• 750ml bottle

Official Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep mahogany with brilliant amber highlights.
• Aroma: Honey, caramel, butterscotch, toasted oak, raisins and dried fruit.
• Palate: Rich layers of honey, vanilla, caramel, figs, raisins, cocoa, toasted almonds, spice and elegant oak.
• Finish: Long, silky and beautifully balanced with lingering dried fruit, chocolate and oak.
• Character: Rich, refined and exceptionally smooth.

Recommended Serving

• Best enjoyed neat.
• Serve over one large ice cube if desired.
• Enjoy in a tulip-shaped rum or whisky glass.
• Allow several minutes to breathe before tasting.
• Ideal as an after-dinner sipping rum.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• 70% dark chocolate
• Chocolate truffles
• Crème brûlée
• Pecan pie
• Roasted almonds
• Blue cheese
• Dried figs
• Medjool dates
• Premium cigars (where permitted)

Technical Information

• Brand: Zacapa
• Product: No. 23
• Category: Premium Aged Rum
• Country of Origin: Guatemala
• Raw Material: Virgin Sugar Cane Honey
• Aging Method: Sistema Solera
• Blend: Rums aged between 6 and 23 years
• Cask Types: American Whiskey, Oloroso Sherry & Pedro Ximénez Wine Casks
• Maturation: House Above the Clouds (2,300m above sea level)
• Alcohol Content: 40% ABV
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Craftsmanship

Zacapa No. 23 begins with the first pressing of virgin sugar cane honey, a signature ingredient that provides greater richness and elegance than traditional molasses. Master Blender Lorena Vásquez oversees the Sistema Solera maturation process, where carefully selected rums mature through successive American whiskey, Oloroso sherry, and Pedro Ximénez wine casks.

The rum matures in the cool Guatemalan highlands at the legendary House Above the Clouds, where the lower temperatures naturally slow the aging process. This unique environment allows the rum to develop remarkable depth, exceptional smoothness, and the luxurious character that has made Zacapa one of the world's most respected rum producers.

About Zacapa

Named after the Guatemalan town of Zacapa, the brand has become synonymous with luxury rum through its commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, innovative aging techniques, and the use of virgin sugar cane honey. Every expression is matured in Guatemala's cool highlands using the proprietary Sistema Solera process to create extraordinary depth and balance.

Zacapa No. 23 is the flagship expression of the collection, internationally acclaimed for its elegance, complexity, and remarkably smooth character. It continues to set the benchmark for premium sipping rum and remains a favourite among collectors, connoisseurs, and spirits professionals worldwide.