Ron Zacapa Etiqueta Negra
An approachable, dessert‑leaning sipper with classic Zacapa smoothness. RumX members call it a very round, sweet, caramel‑and‑wood driven rum at 43%, great for relaxed sipping or sharing with sweet‑rum fans.
Aggregated from 32 community reviews.
- Very smooth
- Sweet, caramel notes
- Pleasant oak spice
+10
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A Rum Based Spirit from Guatemala, distilled by Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala, at 43%.
How does Ron Zacapa Etiqueta Negra taste?
Aggregated from 32 community reviews.
Smooth, mature, dessert‑style Zacapa An approachable, dessert‑leaning sipper with classic Zacapa smoothness. RumX members call it a very round, sweet, caramel‑and‑wood driven rum at 43%, great for relaxed sipping or sharing with sweet‑rum fans.
Those who enjoy sweet, easygoing sippers with caramel, vanilla and soft oak, especially fans of modern Zacapa looking for a more mature, vintage-feel bottle.
Drinkers avoiding added sugar or seeking dry, complex, high‑ester or high‑ABV rums; also value hunters put off by current secondary-market pricing.
How is Ron Zacapa Etiqueta Negra rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.7 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 75% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 6% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Daniel Kennste Doch
Nose: Initially, the alcohol is relatively perceptible despite low strength of 43%. The alcohol sharpness quickly fades and wood and caramel notes, toasted notes and spices dominate. Mouth: very harmonious, alcohol very coherently integrated, caramel sweetness, spices, vanilla, neat wood. Overall, however, a very pleasant sweet rum, far less sweet than its brothers (eg, the 23 Solera). If you like it a little sweeter you won't go wrong with this one. Finish: maximum medium length, with caramel and spices.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Geiler alter vintage zacapa ! Meilenweiter Unterschied zu den heutigen Abfüllungen. Sehr rund, die 23y schmeckt man ihm definitiv an, sicherlich war der auch im Sherry Fass teilweise. Runde Sache und sehr süffig mit den 43% ohne zu dünn zu sein. Den heutigen Marktpreis ist er natürlich nicht unbedingt wert aber eine Sau leckere Erfahrung ist es allemal!
Review by Stefan Persson
I think it’s better than the “23” cause it’s not nearly as sweet as that one. There’s also more taste of wood which make it better.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
absolute mainstream; had expected more at the price and name; but can always be tasted well
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Community purchases
134 bottles logged by 108 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
28% opened, 13 emptied and repurchased.
What does Ron Zacapa Etiqueta Negra cost?
Community paid €65–€394.
Current best price: €699.00 – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
134 purchased · 39 tasted · 17 wishlist · as of
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 3,775 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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