Ron Zacapa 50th Anniversary Edition Rum is a limited release from Guatemala celebrating five decades since Zacapa was founded in 1976.
Created by Master Blender Lorena Vásquez, this North America exclusive builds on Zacapa's signature Sistema Solera with a finish no Zacapa had before: American white oak barrels charred with chili peels, bringing cacao and Cobán chili character to the house style. It comes in a commemorative bottle with a floral label and woven band inspired by Guatemala's culture.
Process & Profile
Zacapa ages its rums using the Sistema Solera, a fractional blending process in which rums of different ages rest and marry in a series of barrels. This edition blends rums aged between 8 and 24 years, then finishes them in chili-charred American white oak.
Age: Solera blend of rums aged 8 to 24 years
Proof: 80
ABV: 40%
Size: 750mL
Origin: Guatemala
Nose: Vanilla and caramelized fruit, with oak and sticky toffee pudding.
Palate: Toffee and baking spice, with cacao and a gentle touch of chili pepper.
Finish: Long and smooth, with toasted notes and warm spice.
What Makes It Special
This is the first time Zacapa has finished a rum in barrels charred with chili peels, a nod to the cacao and Cobán chili of Guatemala. Paired with a 50th anniversary bottle and limited North American availability, it is a collector's piece that is also built for sipping.
How to Serve
Sip it neat or over a large ice cube to let the toffee and spice open up. It also makes a rich Rum Old Fashioned, and pairs well with dark chocolate or a cigar after dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zacapa 50th Anniversary Edition?
A limited release marking 50 years since Ron Zacapa was founded in 1976, created by Master Blender Lorena Vásquez.
How is it aged?
It is a Sistema Solera blend of rums aged 8 to 24 years, finished in American white oak barrels charred with chili peels.
What proof is it?
80 proof, or 40% ABV.
Is it spicy?
The chili-charred finish adds warm spice and a hint of chili, balanced by vanilla, toffee and cacao. It is not a hot or spiced rum.
Where is it available?
It is a limited North America exclusive release, sold in 750mL bottles.
