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Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Solera (3. Edition)
Burnt toffee, vanilla and dried fig pour out thick and soft — this is dessert in a glass more than a dry sipper, and the 40% keeps every edge rounded off. Most tasters find it velvety and easy, a slow winter-fireside pour. A fair few also call it too sweet and a touch thin, wishing for more proof and grip behind all that sugar.
The community says- Velvety and smooth
- Rich toffee sweetness
- But: Added sugar
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Soft, sweet dessert sipper for slow evenings A well-loved, effortlessly smooth after-dinner rum most owners enjoy neat — just know it drinks sweet and soft, and seasoned drinkers wanting grip or higher proof will want more.
sweet-tooth sippers and easy-sipping newcomers
anyone chasing dry, high-proof complexity
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What does the community say?
71% rate it 8 or higher. 49 selected write-ups from 390 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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Review by rumlicious
Used to be one of my favorites, but now it's too sweet for me! Still a tasty and smooth rum.
Review by LukaŽiga
Most helpful positive review
This rum is a gorgeous, ruddy toffee color, perhaps a shade more amber than the standard 23. 8,3:The nose, unsurprisingly, evokes more age, as well, with deeper notes of aged wine and seasoned oak that pair well with elements of dried fig, sticky prune, ripe banana, light citrus, dark roast coffee and creamy milk chocolate, with a touch of cigar tobacco. 8,4:The palate is still bright with all that citrusy, sherry-driven fruit, some banana, although a rich layer of dark brown sugar underpins things, adding a silky depth and gentle complexity. Coffee notes, nutty and lightly spiced, some leather, dominate the mid-palate. 8,4:Before a reprisal of fruit on the long finish, this time more Cognac-driven with golden stone fruits and some poached pear.It becomes drier at the end. Here is 23 more rounded than XO. All told, no matter the additives, here and there, it’s only a bit more impressive than the standard Zacapa 23, but that’s still saying something. A great special occasion sipping rum, a classic, as Mercedes Benz among the cars. Of course, if you can spare the shelf space, inspite a high price tag. Edit:30.5.25, still nice for sipping.
Review by Buddudharma
Most helpful critical review
Absolut flach und austauschbar, dazu gesüßt und mit kurzem Abgang. Für den Preis eigentlich eine Frechheit.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Nice bottle. In my opinion, however, there are many better alternatives for the price.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
The taste of oak cask clearly penetrates, but also notes of caramel and a sweet touch of vanilla. The aftertaste is long and very pleasant.
Review by Gregor
Extreme raisin. Very reminiscent of Armagnac and cognac. In addition, a slight sweetness that unfortunately comes artificially. Otherwise, this rum would have gotten from me a 90 rating
Review by Rumbaer
Angenehmer leicht gesüßter Rum Sicherlich eine Weiterentwicklung des standard Zacapa, preislich finde ich ihn aber zu hoch angesiedelt. In der Nase viel Vanille mit Eichenholz und eine fruchtige Note nach roten Früchten. Im Mund samtig, nicht beißend. Viel Vanille, etwas Karamell und eine schöne Holznote. Für den Einsteiger+ sicherlich eine schöne Option.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This nice sipper has to rest for a while before nosing or you'll get a punch of alcoholic blast. The nose is wonderfully smooth even velvety I'd say. Smoky wood and fruity with toffee and spices. The palate is complex and very well balanced with smoky oak and spices and a hint of the cognac cask it was finished in. The finish is long and sweet with spices and coffee and once again a hint of the cognac cask.
Review by Mopar Rules
Many years ago, this was the Rum that drawed me away from single malts. Smooth, balanced, subtle sweetness. Whatever one might say, it’s a very balanced, smooth and of course easy sipping rum. But is Jamaica really that better because we feel more cool when drinking the hyped stuff? Is it bad because it’s not main stream anymore (well, in the world’s bars it is). Of course Diageo didn’t do any good to it. Nose is subtle and almost not present, but there is almonds, caramel, a smooth flavor. On the palate very balanced, smooth, chocolate, mocca, a nice sweetness, caramel. And even a smooth finish. It’s not challenging, not complex, no esters (but most destillers of whatever spirit don’t want esters as with any other alcohol than rum it’s a sign for bad quality - even if i like them)
Review by Gyuli
Sweet and nutty flavors are characteristic and linger on the palate. Very smooth on the palate with a medium finish. The finish is clean with little alcohol or spice. Unfortunately, when the bottle was emptied over 70%, the rapid aeration resulted in a somewhat gritty smell and reduced flavor. Nevertheless, this is a high quality rum that is easily accessible for rum beginners!
Review by Aussierumfan
In its own way, its an enjoyable rum, an after dinner dessert rum maybe. Very smooth and sweet, Caramel, toffee, chocolate, very easy to drink for sure. I don't find much oak influence despite the supposed 25 years of ageing (sarcasm 😄). I can see why a non rum person would find it enjoyable, it's very approachable. I guess not every rum needs to be an ester loaded hampden or a full of tar Caroni! I was given this bottle as an end of year gift from a company supplier and decided to give it a try straight away.
Review by Tim
Quite good and drinkable, but of course sweet. With Zacapa, however, the price is simply not right.
Review by TheJackDrop
"Une belle bouteille qui mérite d’y revenir de temps en temps, ça reste loin de mon style habituel En resume, mes notes de degutation : Au nez : Caramel, Toffee En bouche : Vanillé, Caramel La finale plutot orientee vers : Cacao, Café, Vanillé"
Review by Portman
Despite the usual sweetness, there is enough room for gingerbread, vanilla, raisin, almond, something oriental, coffee and a little wood. Really great and definitely better value for money than the Royal.
Review by cigares
Quite a nice nose dominated by caramel and vanilla, but wood and other aromas including prunes and some tropical fruit are not far away. The palate entry is acqueous and diluted, and when the aromas rise, it's mainly sweet aromas that dominate, caramel and molasses. The finish is surprisingly long, with a strong woodiness, but here too the caramel is far too present for my taste.
Review by RumBarfly
Nectar from heaven. A bold, complex and inviting nose, warm sweetness and fruits, followed by a velvety smooth yet powerful flavour profile, ranging from burnt toffees to spices and cedar woods. Delightfully playful with a long, distinctive finish that evolves further from subtle spicy sweetness to a final bitter orange 3rd act.
Review by Surbiton Man
A wonderful mellow full flavour sipping rum ideal for a cold winter night in front of an open fire. It is a slow drinker as the finish, that needs to be savoured, is long and full.
Review by Chrischi78
Clearly too sweet for me but more pleasant than its cheaper brand brothers. Overall, however, not a particularly differentiated flavor profile. The sweetness dominates here too, with a little vanilla, toffee and wood. Once is enough.
Review by Daniel
Sweet flatterer and seducer! On the nose comparable to some rums from his house (chocolate, caramel, slightly fruity), he knows the drinker but strongly to ensnare with its sweetness and mildness. The honey in the finish is complemented by a light smoky note. A purchase for me!
Review by Galli33
Fruity rum. Great as a dessert. Nice solera rum, sad to say it’s to sweet for me.
Review by ThreeH
Schöne Farbe die passend zum Stil gepimpt wurde. Die Nase und der Gaumen ein Traum von Weichheit. Keinerlei Ecken und Kanten. Im positivem Sinn gefällig. Nichts zum Niederknien aber sicherlich ein leckerer Tropfen auch für sanftere Gemüter. Mir gefällt die Cognac-Note in der Nase.
Review by Leo Krüper
A decent solera. But far too expensive.
Review by Mathieu C.
Caramel, boisé fin, fruité, chocolat (forêt noire !) Au nez et en bouche Longueur moyenne Mais trop sucré !! (26 g/L ? a confirmer) Référence ron ?
Review by Dirk E.
Schöner Rum von Zacapa. Wird aber nicht in meine engere Wahl kommen.
Review by Stefan L
Haven’t tried this bottle in years and it’s been in the back of the cabinet behind more interesting bottles. Obviously my sweet tooth days are over. This is too rounded and tamed down by the high sugar content for me. Also I’m used to a lot higher ABV nowadays. … now a year later and I agree with myself. - Another two years since my last tasting and… this is boring… The nose it a lot better than the mouth. 260109: Again many years later and still agree with myself above.
Review by Antoine Blin
Gouté chez Didier juin 2020
Review by Plantation_Lover
One of my favorites so far. bit expensive for me but it’s nice to drink once in awhile.
Review by Jan Sajbrt
Velmi dobry a jemny rum, krasne pitelny, chut kavy/karamelu. Ikdyz z chuti nic extra nevystupuje, celkove je velmi libezna a tepla na konci.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Nur kurz verkostet auf dem Rum&co Jubiläum. Vielleicht hätte der Rum mehr Zeit gebraucht. So konnte ich ihn lediglich als einen angenehm zu trinkenden, nicht zu süßem Rum bezeichnen. Kaum etwas besonderes
Review by Sebastiaan Linssen
Very accessible and delicious rum, I truly understand why so much people appreciate it. It is dangerously smooth, so dangerous that you need to keep an eye on the amounts you are drinking. I do however think, that by developing your taste over time, there are different rums in this price category which are more interesting. Nevertheless, i would definitely recommend having a bottle of Zacapa XO in your cabinet.
Review by Leonardo Párraga
Es una obra maestra. El olor que tiene es complejo y una invitación a texturas suaves pero con personalidad. Tiene un color de ron imponente que se ha madurado durante años. Su sabor incluye un dulce que se va desarrollando junto con el olor de nariz y gusto en paladar a medida que se va explorando más. Toda una joya y un ron imperdible.
Review by Johannes
Schon relativ süß, aber kann man noch trinken.
Review by Karsten Kolhoff
Very pleasant as a beginner i must say. Sweet nose, but needed time to breath. Almost no burn with lots of sweetness. The flavour developed the longer it circulated on the tongue with stronger chocolate notes at the end. Definitely suited to enjoy neat. Beautiful amber color. Very easy to drink
Review by Viktor Gu
Rum Zakapa Ho )what can I say about this Position,Aroma sweet,spices,vanilla,caramel,taste sweet,lots of spices and caramel and vanilla,after taste long,like those who drink sweet Rums 👌
Review by Paprio Rum
Got myself a birthday present and holy shit, pure perfection this one! Very smooth and perfectly balanced, pure liquid gold!
Review by Jack M
Nice but fairly non-descript.
Review by Rum N Cigar
Un rhum sucré mais très agréable en bouche.
Review by Alvaro Mateos
El mejor de los que he probado
Review by Jakob Deiner
Sehr mild und edel, allerdings doppelt so teuer wie aus meiner Sicht ähnlich gute bzw. bessere Alternativen. Drinks: Pur: 4.5/5 Rum Fashioned: 5/5 Rum Cola: 4.5/5
Review by Pavel Spacek
If you taste great single cask rums - I mean real great rums - Zacapa is no more good rum. Like - standard basis rum with mild infusion. OK, not such a masterpiece for me.
Review by Julian Würtele
Sehr guter oberer Rum, sehr ähnlich wie Zacapa 23 Etwas schärfer, besonders für die Preisklasse etwas unerwartet. Sehr nahe am Zacapa 23 dran, sehr aromatisch. Besonders gut, wenn einem Centenario zu mild ist und man etwas mehr pep benötigt. Gute Süße und beweg sich nach Atmen auch in einer gute Milde.
Review by bulkeley
Agréable, pas piquant, doux sucré
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
if it wasn't so cute and expensive, it would be really good...
Review by Émile Shevek
Commercial and trendy solera, but tastes too light and has little character relative to the price, lacks depth, suitable for novice palates
Review by Anonymous Dee
Pleasant woody sweet syrupy smooth finish with a bit of punch. Nice but just a little too sweet for me definitely quality though.
Review by Michal Jurka
Advent Calendar for my brother 2025
Review by Tom 1968
Mit Farbstoff Zuckerkulör. Im Solera Verfahren (Fass Pyramide) und mindestens 10 Jahre alt. Ein bunter Blend aus verschiedenen Rums und etlichen Fässern (von Whiskey, Sherry und PX Fässern bis hin zum Finish in französischen Eichenfässern in denen sich vormals Cognac befand). Sehr mild (40%). Hätte auch nicht mehr haben dürfen. Aromen hätten sonst gegen den Alkohol verloren. Für mich zuviel von allem. Habe mehr erwartet. Da gibt es bessere Mischungen oder „Einsteiger“ Rums wie Wagemuth PXCask für lediglich 40,- EUR. Der ist immer noch mein Benchmark.
Review by Jules Selected Spirits
The bottle is the eye taker the rum is for the people who think they are drinking rum but for everyrhing is public not?
Review by Miňo
I had higher expectations,but I taste more cognac and cognac acorum,my opinion.
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Auction results 79 € – 192 €
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Details about Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Solera (3. Edition)
A Column Still Rum from Guatemala, distilled by Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala, at 40%.
Community purchases
967 bottles logged by 887 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
31% opened, 100 emptied and repurchased.
What does Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Solera (3. Edition) cost?
Community paid 69–129 €.
Current best price: 94.90 € – within the typical community range.
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+37 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
967 purchased · 436 tasted · 470 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 4,332 times with an average of 7.4/10.
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