{"product_id":"zacapa-xo-solera-gran-reserva-especial-rum","title":"Zacapa XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial Rum","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\nBarrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Rare \u0026amp; Luxury Rum Collection\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\nZacapa XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\nUltra-Premium Guatemalan Rum\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePremium Rum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSistema Solera\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZacapa XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial is the pinnacle of the Zacapa collection, representing the artistry of Guatemalan rum making through exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous aging. Produced from virgin sugar cane honey rather than molasses, this extraordinary rum is aged high above the clouds at the legendary \"House Above the Clouds\" in the cool Guatemalan highlands, where the unique climate encourages slow and graceful maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated using the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eSistema Solera\u003c\/strong\u003e, Zacapa XO is matured through a succession of carefully selected casks that previously held robust American whiskies, delicate sherries, fine Pedro Ximénez wines, and finally finished in French oak casks that once matured exceptional Cognac. This final finishing stage imparts remarkable elegance, richness, and silky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an ultra-premium sipping rum of extraordinary depth, revealing luxurious layers of dark cherry, dried fruit, marzipan, rich chocolate, vanilla, toasted oak, and warming spices with an exceptionally smooth, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Product Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-premium Guatemalan rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProduced from virgin sugar cane honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted using the Sistema Solera aging process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAged in a succession of American whiskey, sherry and Pedro Ximénez wine casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in French oak Cognac casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAged at the \"House Above the Clouds\" approximately 2,300 metres above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally smooth and luxurious sipping rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in an elegant premium gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e40% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep mahogany with brilliant amber highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, dried fruit, roasted nuts, marzipan, orange peel, cocoa and toasted oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich chocolate, caramel, vanilla, dried fruits, toasted almonds, spice and elegant oak layered with remarkable smoothness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, silky and luxurious with lingering dried fruit, vanilla and Cognac oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, refined, elegant and exceptionally complex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBest enjoyed neat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eServe in a tulip-shaped rum or Cognac glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAllow several minutes to breathe before tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd only a few drops of water if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as an after-dinner sipping rum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBBPH Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e70% dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate truffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCrème brûlée\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePecan pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCuban cigars (where appropriate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDried figs and dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ron Zacapa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Aged Rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Sugar Cane Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sistema Solera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Casks:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Whiskey, Sherry \u0026amp; Pedro Ximénez Wine Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Oak Cognac Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e House Above the Clouds (approximately 2,300 metres above sea level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRon Zacapa XO begins with the first pressing of virgin sugar cane honey, creating a richer and more refined foundation than traditional molasses-based rums. Master Blender Lorena Vásquez oversees the Sistema Solera maturation process, where rums of different ages are gradually blended as they mature through carefully selected casks that previously held American whiskey, sherry, and Pedro Ximénez wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey concludes with an elegant finish in French oak casks that previously matured Cognac, adding exceptional finesse, complexity, and silky texture. Aging takes place at the legendary \"House Above the Clouds,\" where the cool mountain climate slows evaporation and allows the rum to mature with remarkable balance and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ron Zacapa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Guatemala and named in honor of the town of Zacapa, Ron Zacapa is internationally recognized as one of the world's finest luxury rum producers. Every expression is crafted using virgin sugar cane honey and matured in the cool highlands of Guatemala, where altitude and climate contribute to the brand's signature richness and smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRon Zacapa XO represents the ultimate expression of this philosophy, combining decades of blending expertise, the Sistema Solera aging method, and Cognac cask finishing to create a rum of extraordinary elegance and depth that is celebrated by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Diageo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48090590249012,"sku":null,"price":9900.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Ron_Zacapa_XO_Solera_Gran_Reserva_Especial_Rum_750ml_bottle.png?v=1785528876","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/zacapa-xo-solera-gran-reserva-especial-rum","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}