Ron Zacapa XO Solera

Ultra-Premium Aged Rum | Gran Reserva Especial

Ron Zacapa XO Solera is the pinnacle of the Zacapa core range — a richly layered, ultra-premium rum that combines long solera ageing with a final refinement in French cognac casks. Crafted from virgin sugarcane honey and matured high in the Guatemalan mountains at over 2,300 metres above sea level, this expression delivers exceptional smoothness, depth and elegance.

Positioned above Zacapa 23, the XO is designed for slow sipping and special occasions, offering greater concentration, oak integration and aromatic complexity. It is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading luxury rums.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep mahogany with polished copper and bronze highlights.

Nose: Opulent and refined. Notes of dried fig, raisin and date are layered with dark honey, caramelised sugar and toasted oak. Subtle aromas of cocoa, vanilla pod, orange peel and gentle spice emerge with time.

Palate: Luxuriously smooth and full-bodied. Rich flavours of toffee, dark chocolate, dried apricot and baked banana unfold across the palate. The cognac cask influence brings additional depth, with notes of polished wood, spice and a refined dryness that balances the natural sweetness.

Finish: Long, warming and elegant, with lingering notes of cocoa, dried fruit, vanilla, oak spice and a soft, rounded sweetness.

Technical Details

• Producer: Ron Zacapa

• Country of Origin: Guatemala

• Style: Ultra-premium aged rum

• Base Material: Virgin sugarcane honey

• Ageing System: Solera

• Cask Types: Ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry & Pedro Ximénez wine casks

• Finish: French cognac casks

• Maturation Location: High-altitude ageing (approx. 2,300m above sea level)

• ABV: 40%

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Additives: None declared

• Presentation: Luxury decanter-style bottle with gold detailing