ZACAPA - Solera - Gran Reserva - 40 %
The Zacapa house, located in the heart of the highlands of Guatemala, has established itself as one of the essential references in the world of premium tasting rums. Thanks to exceptional expertise that combines excellent raw materials and aging at altitude, Zacapa appeals to the most demanding spirit enthusiasts. Made exclusively from virgin sugar cane honey, a rare choice that guarantees aromatic purity superior to that of molasses, Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva 40% immediately stands out. Its aging takes place in the cellars of Quetzaltenango, located at over 2,300 meters altitude: a unique characteristic that slows evaporation, thus preserving all the organoleptic richness of the rum and promoting slow and harmonious maturation. The traditional Solera technique, directly inspired by great Spanish fortified wines, allows the fine blending of rums of different ages to achieve a complex blend with an exceptionally smooth texture. The Gran Reserva represents the very soul of this method, combining the best of each aging stage within barrels that previously held bourbon, sherry, and naturally sweet wines, for a balance of aromas and elegance that has made Zacapa internationally renowned.
Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva 40% is distinguished by its production from virgin sugar cane honey, slowly fermented to preserve its fruity and smooth identity. The meticulous distillation favors natural creaminess, which fully expresses itself after patient aging following the solera method. The refined choice of barrels contributes to the aromatic palette: bourbon barrels bring vanilla and coconut notes, sherry barrels enrich the palette with touches of dried fruits and creaminess, while sweet wine barrels provide depth, roundness, and coppery highlights. Each blending step is designed to achieve a perfect balance between richness, sweetness, subtlety, and structure, without ever becoming heavy. The reduction to 40% offers an optimal tasting experience, revealing all the aromatic complexity while remaining accessible to both seasoned enthusiasts and novices. A true icon of high-end tasting rum, Zacapa Gran Reserva embodies the art of refinement and indulgence signed by the Zacapa house.
On tasting, Zacapa Gran Reserva Solera 40% reveals a deep mahogany color with ruby highlights, indicating great aromatic concentration and controlled aging. The nose, intense and sophisticated, opens with aromas of bourbon vanilla, brown caramel, candied fig, date, dried fruits, enhanced by notes of milk chocolate, mild spices, delicate woodiness, and a touch of leather. The palate is ample, smooth, and seductive: the sweetness of honey, candied plum, subtle cocoa, and roasted hazelnut blend in perfect harmony. The texture is remarkably round, creamy, animated by a discreet freshness that balances the richness of the rum and avoids any heaviness. The finish, long and enveloping, unfolds persistent flavors of caramel, raisins, mocha, with a spicy hint that prolongs the tasting pleasure. To be served neat or on a large ice cube, Zacapa Gran Reserva magnificently complements a chocolate dessert, a dried fruit tart, a silky cigar, or sublimely accompanies sweet and savory cuisine, around duck or caramelized pork. To buy and discover Zacapa Gran Reserva Solera 40%, visit Clos des Spiritueux, the reference for lovers of exceptional rums and high-end spirits online.
