{"product_id":"ron-zacapa-aged-rum-centenario-edicion-negra-solera-gran-reserva","title":"Ron Zacapa Aged Rum Centenario Edicion Negra Solera Gran Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRon 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lingering with warm, satisfying complexity from the multi-cask influence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ron Zacapa, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Rum Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorena Vasquez\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin sugar cane honey; Sistema Solera 6–23 years; aged above the clouds at 2,300m\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e American whiskey + sherry + Pedro Ximenez wine casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% (86 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Zacapa Edicion Negra taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Edicion Negra differ from Zacapa 23?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Pedro Ximenez?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Zacapa Edicion Negra taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rich and smoky with chocolate and dried fruits on the nose. Smoky notes balanced with chocolate and fruit. Smooth, lingering, warm finish from the multi-cask influence.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Edicion Negra differ from Zacapa 23?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Same cane honey base and 2,300m Solera system. Zacapa 23 uses primarily ex-bourbon for honey-caramel-vanilla. 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