Zacapa Centenario Royal is a molasses rum from Guatemala. The oldest Zacapa cane honey eaux-de-vie have been selected.
In addition to the exceptional character of the blend, special attention was paid to the ageing process. It was carried out in French oak barrels from Allier, Nevers, Vosges and Tronçais. These four forests are part of what is known as the "Bois du Roy", protected estates that once belonged to the King of France.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose is very sweet, and built on a strongly toasted, very toasted, roasted cask. The nuts have been flame-blackened, and deliver notes of sweet spices and toast as they cool.
With aeration, the very dark profile of this rum takes on the nuances of aged eau-de-vie, with notes of cherry pit, prune and very candied vegetal. Finally, the oak opens its fiber to reveal typical vanilla and sweet caramel aromas.
The palate is very smooth and syrupy, and caramel covers the palate in no time at all. The toasted, roasted notes then take hold of the taste buds, flowing in all directions, and the sensation of alcohol is virtually absent.
This sweet liqueur finishes with licorice molasses and concentrated caramel.
"A very round, very smooth rum, like a caramel with roasted notes..."
