The Ron Zacapa Centenario ETIQUETA NEGRA 23 Años – Old Edition is an older bottling from Zacapa in Guatemala that is now rarely found. With a higher alcohol content of 43 per cent in the 0.7-litre bottle, the Etiqueta Negra also differs significantly from classic Zacapa bottlings with a lower alcohol content. Instead of ordinary molasses rum, the production process uses what is known as ‘Virgin Sugar Cane Honey’, a concentrated sugar cane juice. Maturation takes place in the Guatemalan highlands at an altitude of around 2,300 metres, where the comparatively cool climate promotes the slow development of the distillates. The number 23 does not refer to the uniform age of the entire contents, but relates to the Solera system and the rums of varying ages used within it.


Zacapa Etiqueta Negra 23 Old Edition utilises the Solera system, which is characteristic of the brand. Distillates of varying ages are combined and passed through different types of casks. The darker and more robust Etiqueta Negra was conceived as a particularly intense interpretation of the Zacapa style and emphasises the influence of cask ageing more strongly. It is precisely the combination of the Guatemalan highland climate, virgin sugar cane honey, the Solera process and 43% ABV that makes this older Zacapa bottling an intriguing rarity for connoisseurs and collectors today.

Tasting Note

Colour: Dark mahogany with reddish-golden highlights.

Nose: Dark caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, toasted nuts, cocoa and spicy oak.

Palate: Full-bodied and robust with caramel, dark chocolate, raisins, dried fruit, vanilla, coffee and pronounced oak spice.

Finish: Long-lasting and warming, with dark cocoa, toasted wood, spices and a delicate sweetness.

Due to its robust, cask-driven character, the Ron Zacapa Centenario ETIQUETA NEGRA 23 Años – Old Edition is best served neat at room temperature. A large nosing glass is particularly suitable, allowing the complex cask and maturation aromas to develop. Culinary pairings include well-seared beef, beef fillet with pepper sauce, BBQ ribs or slow-cooked meat with roasted notes, as its spicy woody and caramel notes hold their own against these robust dishes.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Diageo Austria GmbH, Teinfaltstrasse 8, 1010 Vienna, Austria, coline.girardeau@diageo.com

Made from:

• [Sugar cane syrup]

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