Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum is Zacapa at its most refined — a luxury sipping rum crafted for slow pours, special nights, and serious collectors. Produced in Guatemala using first-press sugarcane honey, this rum is aged high above sea level at the famed “House Above the Clouds,” where cooler temperatures help the spirit mature slowly and develop exceptional smoothness.

Zacapa XO is created using the brand’s signature Solera aging system, blending rums of different ages to build depth, balance, and layered complexity. The finishing touch is what sets it apart: a final maturation in French oak barrels that previously held cognac, adding an elegant structure and a polished, almost brandy-like refinement to the rum’s natural richness.

The result is a rum that drinks like a dessert course and a digestif in one — silky texture, deep sweetness, and oak-driven sophistication that makes it a standout gift and an even better bottle to keep for yourself.

Why Buy Ron Zacapa XO?

• Ultra-premium Zacapa rum finished in French oak cognac barrels

• Crafted from first-press sugarcane honey (not molasses)

• Aged at high altitude for remarkable smoothness and balance

• Designed for sipping — a true alternative to fine cognac or whiskey

• A top-tier bottle for gifting, celebrations, and collectors

Tasting Notes

Nose
Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dried fruit, and warm spice.

Palate
Velvety and layered with toffee, dark honey, cocoa, dried fig/raisin, and soft oak.

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

What It Goes Best With

• Dark chocolate (especially sea salt or cacao-forward bars)

• Cigars (medium-bodied pairs best with the rum’s sweetness and oak)

• Aged cheeses like gouda or manchego

• Desserts: flan, crème brûlée, bread pudding, or caramel-based sweets

• After dinner as a digestif in place of cognac

Serving Suggestions

• Neat in a snifter: Best for aroma and texture

• One large cube: Slight chill opens sweetness without washing it out

• With a tiny splash of water: Can lift vanilla and dried fruit notes

Our Guarantee

At Quality Liquor Store, every bottle of Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum is sourced through trusted distribution partners and stored under proper conditions. We guarantee authenticity, careful handling, and secure packaging so your bottle arrives ready to enjoy, gift, or collect with confidence.