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My husband and I love to touring local wineries breweries and liquor processing factories when we travel. It has become one of our favorite ways to get to know the culture. (And we often ge tto do some taste testing too!) One place I hope to visit is eastern Guatemala where the town of Zacapa gave birth to one of the world’s best tasting rums!
Terrain Facts: In the west, the terrain is perfectly suited to the cultivation of quality sugar cane. In fact, nowhere in the world could be better suited. For here in the rolling uplands of this green fertile landscape, acidic soils and prolonged periods of golden sunlight are the order of the day. The cane is grown here in volcanic soil, no less. However, unlike most rums which use molasses (a by-product of the sugar making process) as their base, Zacapa premium rum uses only the concentrated first press of sugar cane, known as virgin sugar cane honey.
Ageing Process: Then comes the ageing process, which takes place high up in the exquisitely beautiful Quetzaltenango highlands, 2,300 metres above sea level, where the cool mountain air slows the ageing process, creating a unique complexity of flavor.
Factory Details: The House Above the Clouds is actually one of the world’s highest ageing facilities, and the process employed here, a unique Sistema Solera, is based on a process originally devised by the Spaniards 500 years ago to age sherry. It involves each drop of Zacapa premium dark rum passing through several casks that previously housed American whiskey, Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximenez wines. So each of these large vessels imparts its own inimitable character that helps give Zacapa its distinctive taste.
Become a Member: Members of the Zacapa Society will not only learn exclusive details about this exceptional brand, but will also have the opportunity to enjoy remarkable gifts and prizes along the way.
To join the Zacapa Society, simply register your interest at http://bit.ly/pvKdC9