The Zacapa El Alma Heavenly Cask Collection is an exquisite limited edition rum, meticulously crafted by renowned cellar master Lorena Vasquez. It features a blend of rums distilled in a single copper column still and aged for 6 to 24 years using the traditional solera method. This aging process is completed in specially charred American white oak barrels that previously held American whiskey, imparting unique notes of caramel, cinnamon, and toasted almonds.
Produced using honey cane from a sugar cane plantation situated on a volcanic plateau 350 meters above sea level, this Guatemalan gem is part of the prestigious Zacapa Heavenly Cask Collection. Each edition in this collection highlights a specific cask type used during the aging process, and the El Alma edition, released in late 2021, is no exception. After blending, the rum is post-matured in heavily charred ex-bourbon casks, contributing to its refined and well-balanced profile.
The flavor profile of Zacapa El Alma is characterized by a well-balanced sweetness devoid of charcoal or smoke notes. Instead, expect flavors of roasted and caramelized nuts, sweet coffee, molasses, and maple syrup. Aeration enhances the rum's crunchy and dry qualities while bringing out the roundness of vanilla. The pungent and sweet flavor, coupled with hints of cinnamon and roasted almonds, is complemented by a soft bitterness, making it ideal for slow savoring to fully appreciate its rich and round flavors.
The ABV (Alcohol by Volume) of Zacapa El Alma Heavenly Cask Collection is 40%.
The bottle size of Zacapa El Alma Heavenly Cask Collection is 700 ml.
This rum is produced in Guatemala.
The Zacapa El Alma is unique due to its post-maturation in heavily charred ex-bourbon casks, which enhances its round and balanced flavor profile.
You can expect flavors of roasted walnuts, burnt caramel, apricots, bitter almonds, sweet coffee, molasses, and maple syrup.
Zacapa El Alma is best enjoyed slowly, allowing its soft, rich, and round flavors to fully develop.
Aroma: Raisin, caramel, vanilla, citrus, milk chocolate
Taste: Citrus, honey, caramel, vanilla, woody, raisin, coffee, spicy
Finish: Honey, citrus, tobacco, woody, round
Overall: This aged rum offers a complex and refined profile, showcasing notes of roasted nuts, caramel, and bitter almond alongside sweet and spicy nuances.
Reviewers describe Zacapa El Alma Heavenly Cask Collection as an incredibly round and balanced rum, with the post-maturation in heavily charred ex-bourbon casks prominently influencing its flavor profile. The fruit notes are skillfully restrained, while the finish is long-lasting. Compared to the Solera 23, it is less sweet, making it slightly woodier, with hints of almonds, dark caramel, figs, vanilla, and a touch of white pepper on the finish. Overall, it is praised for its roasted walnuts, burnt caramel, apricots, and a dominant bitter almond taste, making it a worthwhile addition to any collection.
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