Our Story

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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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Discover the Journey of Our Rums

ZACAPA NO. 23 CENTENARIO RUM

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Base Casks

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American oak casks that previously aged American whiskey

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Charred American oak barrels that previously aged American whiskey

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Casks that previously aged Oloroso Sherry

Unique Cask

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Casks that previously aged Pedro Ximénez wines

Zacapa Edición Negra Rum

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Base Casks

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American oak casks that previously aged American whiskey

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Charred American oak barrels that previously aged American whiskey

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Casks that previously aged Oloroso Sherry

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Casks that previously aged Pedro Ximénez wines

Unique Cask

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Artisanal Charred and smoked barrels that previously aged American Whiskey

Zacapa XO Rum

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Base Casks

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American oak casks that previously aged American whiskey

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Charred American oak barrels that previously aged American whiskey

A circular image featuring several wooden barrels in a dimly lit storage area.

Casks that previously aged Oloroso Sherry

A close-up view of the top of a wooden barrel, showing its circular shape and textured wood surface.

Casks that previously aged Pedro Ximénez wines

Unique Cask

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French oak casks that previously aged Cognac