Collection: Ron Zacapa

International recognition

Ron Zacapa has gained worldwide recognition and received numerous awards. These accolades confirm the rum’s high quality and distinctive flavour, establishing Ron Zacapa as a recognised brand in the world of premium spirits.

Popularity among connoisseurs and enthusiasts

Ron Zacapa’s popularity is growing steadily, both among professional bartenders and private connoisseurs. Its unique flavours and outstanding quality make Ron Zacapa a preferred choice for special occasions and everyday enjoyment. The rum is stocked in many renowned bars and restaurants worldwide and is highly regarded by connoisseurs.

Traditional methods and 100% natural ingredients

Ron Zacapa is made from 100% natural sugar cane juice grown in the fertile soils of Guatemala. The cane is cultivated without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilisers to ensure the highest quality. Distillation is carried out using traditional methods to preserve the flavours as much as possible.

High-altitude ageing

A unique feature of Ron Zacapa is its ageing at an altitude of over 2,300 metres in the Guatemalan mountains. This high altitude ensures cooler temperatures and slower ageing processes, which give the rum a special depth and complexity.

Solera system

Ron Zacapa uses the Solera system for ageing, in which older and younger rums are continuously blended. This system, originally used in sherry production, ensures a consistent blend and gives the final product a special depth and complexity.

Strict quality controls

Ron Zacapa is subject to strict quality controls to ensure that every bottle meets the highest standards. From the selection of the sugar cane to the final bottling, every step is carefully monitored to guarantee consistently high quality.

Ron Zacapa 23

Ron Zacapa 23 is a complex and rich rum, matured in a blend of American oak casks, sherry casks and Pedro Ximénez wine casks. With notes of caramel, vanilla, cocoa and spices, this rum is perfect for enjoying neat.

Ron Zacapa XO

Ron Zacapa XO is an exclusive premium variant that undergoes additional ageing in French cognac casks. This version offers a particularly deep and rich aroma with notes of dried fruit, chocolate and spices, ideal for special occasions.

Ron Zacapa Edición Negra

Ron Zacapa Edición Negra is an intense rum aged in double-toasted oak casks. This variant offers a robust flavour profile with notes of smoke, dried fruit and chocolate, perfect for enjoying neat.

Ron Zacapa Royal

Ron Zacapa Royal is the pinnacle of the Ron Zacapa range. This extremely rare and exclusive variant is aged in French oak casks that previously held cognac. It offers an incomparable aroma with notes of oak, dried fruit and a hint of chocolate.

Ron Zacapa 23 Old Fashioned

• 50 ml Ron Zacapa 23
• 1 sugar cube
• 2–3 dashes of Angostura bitters
• Ice cubes
• Orange zest for garnish

Ron Zacapa XO Manhattan

• 50 ml Ron Zacapa XO
• 25 ml red vermouth
• 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
• Ice cubes
• Cocktail cherry for garnish

Ron Zacapa Edición Negra Espresso Martini

• 50 ml Ron Zacapa Edición Negra
• 25 ml espresso
• 10 ml coffee liqueur
• Ice cubes
• Coffee beans for garnish

Ron Zacapa Royal Sazerac

• 50 ml Ron Zacapa Royal
• 1 sugar cube
• 2 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters
• Ice cubes
• Lemon zest for garnish

Origin and geographical conditions – Ron Zacapa and the terroir of Guatemala

The history of Ron Zacapa began in 1976 in the city of Zacapa, Guatemala. The brand was launched to celebrate the city’s centenary and is produced at the Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala distillery. Ron Zacapa quickly gained worldwide recognition for its exceptional quality and distinctive flavour.

A key factor in the rum’s uniqueness is Guatemala’s geographical and climatic conditions. The combination of fertile volcanic soil, a humid tropical climate and an ageing altitude of over 2,300 metres in the mountains creates optimal conditions for sugarcane cultivation and barrel ageing. At this altitude, the rum matures more slowly, allowing complex aromas to develop with particular finesse – a key characteristic that gives Ron Zacapa its depth and elegance.

The philosophy behind the brand

Ron Zacapa pursues a philosophy of perfection and authenticity. The brand places great emphasis on the use of high-quality, natural ingredients and meticulous production. Every step, from the selection of the sugar cane to the bottling, is carried out with the utmost care to ensure a product of the highest quality. The extended ageing and the Solera system are core elements of the philosophy that define the incomparable taste of Ron Zacapa.

Lorena Vásquez and the signature behind Ron Zacapa

The quality and distinctive character of Ron Zacapa are closely linked to the name Lorena Vásquez. As a long-standing Master Blender, she is responsible for selecting the rums, barrel ageing and the harmonious composition of the final blends. Her sensory sensitivity, experience and deep understanding of raw materials and ageing processes are key to the brand’s stylistic continuity and quality.

Lorena Vásquez is regarded as one of the most renowned figures in the international rum world. Her work gives Ron Zacapa a personal touch that goes far beyond technical expertise: she stands for craftsmanship, precision and an emotional connection to the product. The deliberate emphasis on her role highlights just how strongly human skill and experience shape the character of a premium rum.