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Ron Zacapa Edición Negra
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Zacapa fans who want the familiar sweet caramel base with a smoky, roasted twist are the target here. Expect dark chocolate, coffee, toffee and charred oak from the whisky-cask influence, over the usual soft sweetness. Several tasters find the smoke and tobacco divisive, and a few call the 43% a touch weak. Best if you specifically want a dessert-style rum with an ashy edge.
The community says- Chocolate and coffee
- Smoky twist
- Keep in mind: Smoke divides people
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Auction results: 39–65 € (6 sales in 24 months, incl. buyer's premium, latest 08/2026). How the range is built ›
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How does Ron Zacapa Edición Negra taste?
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Sweet, dessert-style Zacapa with a smoky edge Split crowd: some love the coffee, chocolate and smoke over sweet Zacapa; others find the smoky, tobacco note out of place and the ABV a bit thin.
Aroma profileZacapa and sweet-rum drinkers curious about a smoky version
People wanting dry, high-proof rum or who dislike smoke
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neatCocktails & mixing
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Yes, if you're after characterful, mature, oaky rums for sipping neat.
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What does the community say?
176 community reviews
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Review by Daniel
Most helpful positive review
The name is already a program on the nose. Dark chocolate and coffee dominate alongside toffee and caramel. On the palate, a nutty and grainy component appears. In the finish, the influence of the whisky cask becomes even more noticeable as light smoky notes emerge.
Review by Torsten Schwack
Most helpful critical review
Slightly alcohol-heavy. No noteworthy fruit, no spices. Very one-dimensional
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
22.10.2025 Retasting while listening to some nice Trance Tracks. ------------------ This is an OK release with nice fruits and also pretty sweet palate. Wood and ABV pretty well integrated with the spices, caramel, orange and some chocolate. The finish is medium long and also pretty sweet. Price to quality is OK.
Review by Tim
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.
Review by Nicofr
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.
Review by Alberto Greco
a bit alcoholic and a bit spicy finale. harder than the Zacapa 23 solera
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Aromatically good and not too sweet but the smoky just doesn't fit in here.... And the alcohol is strangely not well integrated.
Review by Oliver
Rusty and pleasing. Nice rum for sweet rum lovers. Price-enjoyment ratio rather moderate.
Review by Madame 888
Rather smoky, strong but pleasant with a long full-bodied finish
Review by kondgab
Edición Negra is a rich, dessert‑style rum that introduces a distinctive smoky twist to the usual Zacapa profile. It blends caramelized plums, dark chocolate, and coffee with pronounced charred oak and spice, all finishing long and smooth. Ideal for those who enjoy a more intense, barrel-forward experience compared to Zacapa 23.
Review by TheJackDrop
"Nothing huge but interesting. In summary, my tasting notes: Nose: Caramelized, Oak. Palate: Dried fruits, Caramelized, Coffee. Finish rather oriented towards: Oak." Still a sweet RON after all, not my style.
Review by Anonymous
Great Smokey flavor
Review by Stefan L
Not too bad, but a bit weak at 43% ABV. 260109: Many many years since last tasting, but well… as said very weak and like a berry juice without the berry part 😆
Review by rumiub
Very sweet, syrupy. Reminds me of Christmas. Topping layer of crème brûlée - caramelized sugar.
Review by DutchRumPirate
Didn’t like it much. It was a good rum, but not my thing. To much smoke and tabac for my taste.
Review by Émile Shevek
On the nose caramel, cocoa, coffee, a little wood. On the palate it's sweet like the other Zacapas but also has a moderately dry side. It lacks any depth.
Review by Michal Jurka
Advent Calendar for my brother 2025 Nice burnt and coffee notes.
Review by Necron
Compliments of RumX. As a fan of Zacapa rums I like it. The rum has a strong smell and also taste. Honestly I did not note any dark chocolate, but I did feel thr spice as well as the woody flavour from oak. I would recommend it as a next step for rum beginners.
Review by Fayaman971
A very nice surprise this rum! I find it really original with a good chocolate taste on the nose as well as on the palate. It's smooth and flavored, honestly a beautiful gem among the many flavors the bottle holds.
Review by Thomas
At least more character than the regular XO. With the light band (here black) very smoky and woody. I like it. A bit edgy and quite a short finish.
Review by mandolin01
Rum that goes down well but nothing special. A bit expensive for what it is.
Review by Alain Dehner
Good but a bit young.
Review by Spagz
Good Ron. Seems to separate on the palate, almost has different "upstairs & downstairs" flavor profiles in the mouth. One being bold and woody and the other spicy.
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
I like the smoky taste, it makes it not too sweet for me.
Review by Benny H.
Not bad - smells sweeter than it tastes. Nice spiciness!
Review by Dirk E.
I like Ron Zacapa, but this one is not my thing.
Review by X-Savior
Note: This review was on first opening of bottle. I will revisit this in a month once the rum has had a chance to breath. On The Rocks: On the nose slight bitterness with some mild floral notes. Taste is mildly bitter with charred oak and spices. Finish is medium with the charred and bitterness trailing off. Starting to develop some complexity but not quite there yet. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose slight spices and fruit. Taste is a little sweeter with more pronounced charred oak in the background. The finish fades fast but does not leave any bitterness lingering.
Review by MoMcGurk
One of the five retirement rums from a buddy. I get a little of the smoky flavor that is described on the bottle box. Not sure about the volcanic inspiration, but I do like it, and there was only a little afterburn for me.
Review by Niko
Sweet, without complexity but the woody/smoky is rather nice. 😊😊
Review by Aurélien Nicolas
Roasting aromas well present. You can feel the 43°😉
Review by Anonymous
Smokey, dry, rye whiskey like, aged in double toasted barrels
Review by David
Sucré.... Trop de goût de vins
Review by Richard Krupa
Similar to the ordinary 23y Zacapa
Review by Motvind
För mig tar choklad och kaffesmaken över lite för mycket.
Review by Rémy
I'm not a fan of rums aged in whisky barrels.
Review by Verner Sørensen
A rum with a smoky taste 🤔🤔 it was definitely different from normal Zacapa. Best in cola according to my taste buds, but it was good there too.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 5.0/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by RumRock
Read full review ›I openly admit that I love rums aged in charred barrels. I like that smokiness in the nose and taste. That's also why I grew so fond of this rum.
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›It's all just a bit weak overall. I think like a lot of you reading this, I have gone way past this type of rum in terms of what I want or expect from "Premium" rum. It may be time to re-visit the original Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 review. I...
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484 bottles logged by 443 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
35% opened, 54 emptied.
What does Ron Zacapa Edición Negra cost?
Community paid 45–90 €.
Current best price: 59.40 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 56 €. Price history with 6 auction results in RX+ ›
+17 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
484 purchased · 193 tasted · 98 wishlist · as of
Details about Ron Zacapa Edición Negra
A Column Still Rum from Guatemala, distilled by Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala, at 43%.
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 3,713 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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