{"product_id":"ron-zacapa-centenario-50th-anniversary-edition-rum","title":"Ron Zacapa Centenario 50th Anniversary Edition Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRon Zacapa Centenario 50th Anniversary Edition Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is the limited-edition release created for Zacapa's 50th anniversary — a North America–exclusive bottling from Master Blender Lorena Vásquez. It brings together rums aged \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 24 years\u003c\/strong\u003e through Zacapa's Sistema Solera, then gives the blend a final maturation in American white oak barrels specially charred with \u003cstrong\u003eGuatemalan cacao and Cobán chili peels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle dressed with a reimagined, colorful handwoven petate band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rums aged 8 to 24 years, Sistema Solera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e American white oak barrels charred with Guatemalan cacao and Cobán chili peels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Blender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorena Vásquez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Golden Anniversary, Finished with Cacao and Chili\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1976, Ron Zacapa is crafted in Guatemala from virgin sugar cane honey and aged high in the mountains — more than 2,300 meters above sea level — where the thin air slows the interaction between spirit and wood. The Sistema Solera moves the rum through casks that previously held American whiskeys, sherry wines and Pedro Ximénez wines, building the deep, rounded character the house is known for in bottlings like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ron-zacapa-23-sistema-solera-rum\"\u003eRon Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Rum\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ron-zacapa-xo-rum\"\u003eRon Zacapa XO Rum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 50th Anniversary Edition, Vásquez drew on ancient Guatemalan ceremonial traditions, where cacao and chili were combined in drinks made for celebration. The finished blend rests in barrels charred with cacao skins and Cobán chile peels, a first for the house, and the bottle arrives in a commemorative canister with the signature petate band — handwoven by Guatemalan artisans — redesigned in vibrant anniversary colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with vanilla and caramelized fruit. On the palate, wood and toffee meet aromatic spice, layered with roasted cacao and a delicate warmth from the Cobán chili — present as glow rather than heat. The texture is smooth and rounded, finishing long with toasted notes and gentle warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or over a single large cube to let the cacao and spice unfold. It is also the base of the GuateMai Tai, the anniversary's signature serve built with orange liqueur, orgeat (almond syrup), fresh lime juice and aromatic bitters. Collectors of Guatemalan rum will want to compare it alongside the darker, sherry-driven \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ron-zacapa-edicion-negra-rum\"\u003eRon Zacapa Edicion Negra Rum\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the 50th Anniversary Edition different from Zacapa 23?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZacapa 23 is the core solera blend. The 50th Anniversary Edition starts from rums aged 8 to 24 years and adds a finish Zacapa has never used before: American oak barrels charred with Guatemalan cacao and Cobán chili peels, giving it distinct roasted cacao and warm spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a limited-edition, North America–exclusive release created for Zacapa's 50th anniversary in 2026, presented in a commemorative canister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the rum spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the Cobán chili contributes a delicate, warming spice rather than chili heat. Think roasted cacao, toffee and a gentle glow on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the petate band on the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe band is handwoven from palm leaf by Guatemalan artisans, a Zacapa signature since the original 1976 bottling. For the 50th anniversary it has been reimagined in a colorful commemorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited-edition anniversary bottling is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Zacapa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68117681504299,"sku":"DM17767L","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/ron-zacapa-50th-anniversary.jpg?v=1793739961","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/ron-zacapa-centenario-50th-anniversary-edition-rum","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}