Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Rum

Product Description

Ron Zacapa Centenario XO: The Ultimate Expression of the Master Blender's Art

Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Rum represents the pinnacle of the Zacapa portfolio, an exclusive blend of reserve rums hand-selected from Guatemala's high-altitude Sistema Solera aging cellars. Aged at elevations above sea level where the cooler mountain climate slows maturation and preserves complexity, Zacapa XO is built for connoisseurs seeking the fullest expression of the brand's signature solera craftsmanship.

How Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Is Made

This rum blends reserve rums aged between 10 and 25 years, with older and younger rums married together as they move through a sequence of barrels that previously held robust American whiskey, delicate sherries, and fine Pedro Ximénez wines. From there, the blend receives an additional finishing stage in French oak casks that previously aged cognac, layering in a final dimension of depth rarely found in rum. It's bottled at 40% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A balance of mature toasted oak, burnt caramel, dry roasted nuts, marzipan, and orange peel, with a delicate fruit note deep at the end.

Palate: A wonderfully complex balance of sweetness, fruit, spice, and spirit.

Finish: Long, elegant, and warming, with lingering sweetness, spice, and refined oak.

Food Pairings

Ron Zacapa Centenario XO pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, especially sea salt or cacao-forward bars, and a medium-bodied cigar suits its sweetness and oak character well. Its marzipan and orange peel notes also complement a plate of dried fruit and toasted almonds.

Serving Suggestions

Zacapa XO is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, letting its solera-blended complexity unfold slowly. It also makes an exceptional after-dinner pour alongside dark chocolate desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Ron Zacapa Centenario XO aged? A blend of reserve rums aged between 10 and 25 years using the Sistema Solera method.

What makes XO different from Zacapa 23? XO includes an additional finishing stage in French oak casks that previously held cognac, adding extra depth beyond the standard Solera 23 blend.

What proof is this rum? 40% ABV (80 proof).

Where is Ron Zacapa made? In Guatemala, aged at high altitude in the cool mountain climate that slows maturation.

Explore More

Looking for more from this legendary Guatemalan rum house? Shop the full Zacapa collection for the Sistema Solera 23 and Edición Negra expressions, or browse our complete Rum collection for more ultra-premium sipping rums.

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