Ron Zacapa Edicion Negra Rum

"An ultra-premium rum only produced during exceptional years when our expert Maestros Roneros uncover rums maturing in a unique and extraordinary way. Crafted from special reserves that have evolved in an extraordinary way, collating them into vintage batches from one single year of distillation. Aged for twelve years in ex bourbon, ex single malt whisky and new American oak, then finished for one extra year in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks." —producer

"Containing a blend of rums from 6 to 25 years old, with an extra ageing stage in French oak barrels that previously held cognac. Mahogany color with intense red hints of long barrel ageing at the rim and long, slow legs. A very open nose with a wealth of aromas that seem to evolve each time you nose the glass; a great balance of mature toasted oak, burnt caramel, dry-roasted nuts, marzipan and orange peel; a delicate floral note of honeysuckle in the background. A wonderfully complex and satisfying balance of sweetness, fruit, spice, and spirit; long, smooth and sweet with a weight of dark cherry chocolate and flavours of intense dried fruits like sultana, date and prune; sweet oak spices of clove, vanilla and cinnamon, and lighter notes of dried mango and raspberry, with a subtle hint of ginger to finish. A perfectly balanced combination of sweetness, spice, fruit and spirit, a connoisseur's delight and the ultimate expression of the Master Blender's art." —producer