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Sistema Solera
The magic of aging is inspired by the Sistema Solera (Solera System), where our rum’s journey includes a multitude of cask types and styles carefully selected by Lorena Vásquez, to capture specific flavors and textures, as well as the perfect color.
When it comes to casks, each one has a story to tell in the final liquid, meaning there’s no finer spirit to go on this journey with. Some are made from American White Oak and were previously used to store American Whiskey, and others are made from European oak that have previously been used to age Cognac, Sherry or Pedro Ximénez Wines.
They each have different degrees of toasting, depending on the final characteristics that are being sought for the different rums. This stage of the production of rums allows Lorena to vary the complexity of the profile that she is seeking in the rum.
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Journey of our Rums
Zacapa No. 23 Centenario Rum
Blend of Rums Originating From the “Sistema Solera” Aging Process
Base Casks
American oak casks that previously aged American whiskey
Charred American oak barrels that previously aged American whiskey
Casks that previously aged Oloroso Sherry
Unique Cask
Casks that previously aged Pedro Ximénez wines
Zacapa Edición Negra Rum
Base Casks
American oak casks that previously aged American whiskey
Charred American oak barrels that previously aged American whiskey
Casks that previously aged Oloroso Sherry
Casks that previously aged Pedro Ximénez wines
Unique Cask
Artisanal Charred and smoked barrels that previously aged American Whiskey
Zacapa XO Rum
Base Casks
American oak casks that previously aged American whiskey
Charred American oak barrels that previously aged American whiskey
Casks that previously aged Oloroso Sherry
Casks that previously aged Pedro Ximénez wines
Unique Cask
French oak casks that previously aged Cognac