XO is the most prestigious rum from the Zacapa distillery. It ia a result of the blend of rums aged between 6 and 25 years, aged in a solera composed of Pedro Ximenez sherry and bourbon casks then finished in cognac casks. Fans of the 23-year-old version will find a similar profile here but with more complexity, length and structure.
Presented in a superb floral gift box with 2 glasses.
Nose : Notes of salted caramel and aromas of nuts.
Palate : Impression of sweetness and indulgence.
Finish : Moderately long and dominated by milk chocolate, then caramel and finally vanilla.
The creation of Zacapa rums are intimately linked to the soil of Guatemala, to its tropical climate but also to the geographical location of the distillery which is located on the volcanic plains. These locational advantages help cultivate a sugar cane of exceptional quality.
The cold air provided by the landscape gives it slower aging, thus leaving Zacapa rum, the time to develop all the subtleties of its pronounced character. This process not sufficient enough for cellar master Lorana Vasquez he uses a unique Solera system as well for the aging process to produce Zacapa rums.
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XO is the most prestigious rum from the Zacapa distillery. It ia a result of the blend of rums aged between 6 and 25 years, aged in a solera composed of Pedro Ximenez sherry and bourbon casks then finished in cognac casks. Fans of the 23-year-old version will find a similar profile here but with more complexity, length and structure.
Presented in a superb floral gift box with 2 glasses.
