| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Rum |
| Produced In | Guatemala |
| ABV | 43% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $70.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2025-09-02 |
Ron Zacapa Edición Negra Review
Initially introduced as a travel retail exclusive almost a decade ago, this Guatemalan blend of rums aged six to 24 years includes a period spent in double-charred American oak casks. Compared to the standard Zacapa 23, it carries more weight and definition, with dried fruit and plum notes wrapped in gentle smoke and spice. Bottled at 43 percent ABV (versus 40 for the core release), the added strength brings welcome depth and intensity.
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