Ron Zacapa Edición Negra

Aromas of smoke, dark chocolate, coffee, and wood lead into a palate where roasted flavors and charred oak take the spotlight. RumX users call it a distinct, gently sweet rum with unique character—an intriguing try if you enjoy smoky profiles.

7.5  / 10  (148 reviews)

Smoky chocolate and wood with subtle sweetness and spice.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Distinct smoky and roasted profile
    • Chocolate and caramelized notes
    • More character than standard Zacapa

    Smoky and dark chocolate notes define Ron Zacapa Edición Negra, layered with woody, roasted, and caramelized aromas that RumX tasters frequently praise. While the sweetness and charred oak stand out, some find the alcohol a touch forward and the price higher than expected. Worth a sip for fans of dessert-style rums who enjoy a smoky twist.

    Aroma

    Smoky Coffee Dark chocolate Woody

    Taste

    Smoky Woody Dark chocolate Barrel

    How is this rum rated?

    7.5  / 10  (148 reviews)
    Top 40% Guatemala

    "Very similar to the normal Zacapa on the nose (caramel, fruit), except that smoky and toasty flavors are more represented. In the mouth, the smoke and tobacco then comes through very strongly, which is why drinking becomes a spicy experience. Must like, I do not find it all too good. Price much too expensive! Positive to mention are in any case the chocolate and roasted flavors, which are very pleasant in combination with caramel."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Tim

    "An all-purpose rum, rather sweet with notes of caramel and smoked wood. This special edition bears a striking resemblance to the original, and the quality-price ratio is correspondingly lower. For me, it would have deserved a few degrees more to be better."

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    7.1 / 10
    Review by: Nicofr

    "Aromatically good and not too sweet but the smoky just doesn't fit in here.... And the alcohol is strangely not well integrated."

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    6.8 / 10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

    "Rusty and pleasing. Nice rum for sweet rum lovers. Price-enjoyment ratio rather moderate."

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    6.7 / 10
    Review by: Oliver
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    Ron Zacapa
    RumX ID
    RX48
    ABV
    43%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Sugar cane honey
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    <23 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala &lt;23yr &nbsp; 43% Ron Zacapa Edición Negra

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 415 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    275
    opened
    96
    emptied
    44
    Open rate
    34%
    Ø Market value
    53€

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    About the Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala distillery

    The Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala distillery is located in Guatemala. Rums from Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala have been reviewed 3,140 times with an average of 7.5/10.


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