{"title":"Guatemalan Rum and Sugarcane Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuatemalan rum and sugarcane spirits have gained considerable recognition in recent years, and there are some quite substantial rums from Guatemala with brands such as Ron Zacapa, Ron Malteco, and Ron Botran, which we are discussing here. Ron Zacapa, in particular, is world-famous for its Solera 23 and XO versions, both of which have been named the world's best rum. Guatemala is located in Central America, bordering Mexico to the northwest and Honduras to the southeast. Approximately 12 million people live in Guatemala, and besides Guatemalan rum, the country is especially known for its Mayan culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"botran-15-solera-reserva-rom","title":"Botran 15 Year Solera Reserva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotran 15 Solera Reserva Ron Anejo is aged for up to 15 years in American oak barrels previously used for aging whisky, sherry, and port wine. Botran 15 Solera Reserva has a polished mahogany colour with glints of reflective light. The taste is complex with a distinct flavour of toasted oak and a hint of vanilla. Green apples, dried cranberries, lemon peel, and orange are followed by an aroma of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg mixed with caramel. A lingering, robust, and mature taste. Botran 15 Solera Reserva won a respectable 2nd place in the \"Solera rum\" category at the German Rum Festival in October 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56527417508188,"sku":"7401005015502","price":259.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_723e6bd9-c13b-44ab-9865-3b5a1e7a6967.png?v=1769422029"},{"product_id":"botran-18-solera-gran-reserva-rom","title":"Botran 18 Year Solera Gran Reserva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotran 18-year-old Solera Gran Reserva is made from sugar cane juice extract called 'virgin honey'. The extract is fermented and distilled in a slow process. Botran 18 Solera Gran Reserva is a sophisticated blend of rum aged for up to 18 years. Botran 18 Solera has a deep mahogany color with golden tones. The initial notes are rich in wood, roasted cocoa, vanilla, and caramel. As the rum develops in the glass, aromas of dried fruits, dried cranberries, orange peel, and citrus emerge. It is robust and juicy on the palate, yet dry and explosive with elegant notes of candied fruit, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, roasted cocoa, and delicate citrus fruits. 40% 70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56527417868636,"sku":"7401005015519","price":325.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_0e393584-293a-40b8-a1a7-7ca747b42b38.png?v=1769422032"},{"product_id":"planteray-gran-anejo-guatemala-belize-rum","title":"Plantation Guatemala \u0026 Belize Gran Anejo Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanteray (formerly \"Plantation\") Gran Anejo Guatemala \u0026amp; Belize Rum is a pot still-distilled, double-aged rum. First, it is aged in bourbon barrels in the tropical climate of Guatemala and Belize, and then the Plantation Guatemala \u0026amp; Belize rum is sent to Chateau de Bonbonnet in France, where it is aged in smaller Pierre Ferrand cognac barrels. Planteray Gran Anejo Guatemala \u0026amp; Belize Rum has aromas of green apples, vanilla, and pears, and tasting notes of caramel sauce, baked apples, and molasses. An easy-drinking rum that can be enjoyed neat or in cocktails. 42% - 70 cl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56527472394588,"sku":"3460410538567","price":275.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_20a33550-d12d-4b40-b653-86fc94ee89c8.png?v=1769422410"},{"product_id":"botran-cobre-spiced-rum","title":"Botran Cobre Spiced Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotran Cobre Spiced Rum is inspired by a traditional drink from Guatemala; namely \"Ponche\", which includes a mixture of tropical fruit, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Botran Cobre Spiced Rum is fermented from \"virgin sugar cane honey\" and distilled in copper column stills 2300 meters above sea level in the mountains of Guatemala, where it is blended using the old Spanish solera method. This bottling is produced in 10,000 bottles for the whole world. When Botran Cobre Spiced Rum is poured into the glass, one is met with aromatic notes of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and oak from the barrel aging. The taste is long and complex with plenty of body from the various botanicals added during its aging. Comes in a beautiful gift tube. 45% – 70cl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56527630270812,"sku":"7401005011344","price":599.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_7959cb10-b54d-48b0-9666-70517ecbcb7a.png?v=1769423300"},{"product_id":"rum-nation-guatemala-xo-anniversary-edition","title":"Rum Nation Guatemala XO 20th Anniversary Edition Decanter","description":"\u003cp\u003eRum Nation Guatemala XO 20th Anniversary Edition rum is made from a blend of the sweeter casks. The rum is made from sugar cane molasses and distilled in a column still. The rum is then aged for at least 4 years in ex-bourbon oak casks in the tropical climate near the Hondo River in Guatemala, and then given a second maturation in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks for 16 months, in cooler warehouses in Italy. Here, the rum develops its vinous and fruity characteristics. Nose: Vanilla and raisin. Taste: Sweet and pleasant, almost nutty with a hint of honey, it is lingering and extremely delicate. The rum comes in a beautiful \"decanter\" bottle and gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rum Nation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56527863382364,"sku":"5740030100039","price":475.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_ab7d6cb3-c9c4-4cb6-950b-c5b7ec820322.png?v=1769423554"},{"product_id":"rum-nation-guatemala-magnum-flaske","title":"Magnum Rum Nation Guatemala Gran Reserva 4.5 litres","description":"\u003cp\u003eRum Nation Guatemala Gran Reserva Magnum is a molasses-based rum, fermented and distilled at the S.A. TULULA distillery. Once distilled in column stills, the rum is transported to the north-eastern part of Guatemala, 185 meters above sea level. Here, the rum is aged in white oak barrels that previously held American bourbon. This full-bodied rum now rests for 4 years in the Rio Hondo region, which provides a humid aging climate and thus allows the rum to accelerate its maturation, because Rio Hondo is almost a tropical climate zone in Guatemala. Rum Nation Guatemala Gran Reserva has classic rum notes from the Spanish rum style such as roasted nuts, honey, dark chocolate, and overripe banana. Here you get the rum in a 4.5-liter magnum bottle. 40% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rum Nation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56527922135388,"sku":"8033749405227","price":2275.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_595ecaf2-adde-45ee-a0ed-7aeff4b6df04.png?v=1769423783"},{"product_id":"botran-miracielo-artesenal-spiced","title":"Botran Miracielo Artesanal Spirit Drink","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiracielo Artesenal Spiced \"spirit drink\" from Ron Botran in Guatemala is blended from rums aged between 5 and 15 years. It has a golden color from barrel aging and an enticing nose of raisins, dried fruit, coffee, and leather. The taste is sweet and smooth with notes of dried fruit. Botran Miracielo Artesenal Spiced should be enjoyed neat and is well-suited as a digestif after a good meal, possibly accompanied by dark chocolate or a fine cigar. 38% - 70 cl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56528509141340,"sku":"7401005012617","price":299.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/BotranMiracieloArtesenalSpiritDrink_79c37160-e569-4368-9069-610a4c863fb0.png?v=1789471363"},{"product_id":"botran-rare-blend-french-wine-cask-rom","title":"Botran Rare Blend Vintage French Wine Cask Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotran Rare Blend Vintage French Wine Cask rum is made from sugar cane juice extract called 'virgin honey,' and the extract is fermented and distilled in a slow process lasting between 100 and 120 hours. This is a 100% Guatemalan product, as the sugar cane harvest, distillation, aging, and bottling all take place in Guatemala. Botran Rare Blend rum is aged in Guatemala's mountains using the Solera system, and the 8-25 year old casks for this bottle are hand-picked from Botran's exclusive reserves. Five different types of casks are used in the final blend: used whiskey casks from the USA, toasted whiskey casks from the USA, ex-sherry casks from Spain, and ex-port wine casks from Portugal, as well as a finish in French white wine casks. The nose reveals wood, vanilla, nuts, dried fruit, and spice. The taste offers notes of, among other things, toasted oak, vanilla, caramel, and spice, culminating in a fruity aftertaste of apricot, honey, and a hint of citrus. 40% - 70 cl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56528781345116,"sku":"7406293000087","price":799.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_faea9adc-895b-4db3-a095-6f7af5675505.png?v=1769434242"},{"product_id":"ron-zacapa-gran-reserva","title":"Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRon Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva is a successor to the old, well-known Ron Zacapa Solera 23. The rum has a balance of delicate and unique flavour experiences, achieved through a blend of aged rums distilled using the \"Sistema Solera\" ageing process.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRon Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva is aged in selected barrels that previously contained strong American whiskey, delicate sherries, and fine Pedro Ximénez wines, making it both smooth and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name \"Solera\" refers to an ageing method widely used in Jerez, where sherry is made. In the rum world, the word has no official definition but usually means that several barrels of rum of different vintages and ages are blended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike the old Ron Zacapa Solera 23, Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva starts gently and sweetly on the nose, with aromas that include caramel, vanilla, cocoa, and toffee. It further develops to embrace sherry notes of caramelised toasted Brazilian nuts and roasted hazelnuts, rounded off by notes of toffee, banana, and dried pineapple. The first taste reveals a complex and generous richness. It begins with a depth of dried fruit and apricot, developing into spicy elements of oak, nutmeg, leather, and tobacco, accompanied by subtle notes of coffee and vanilla. All of this is elegantly balanced by a spicy hint of cinnamon and ginger. The finish is complex with notes of honeyed caramel, spicy oak, and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRon Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva is best served neat, on the rocks, or in your favourite cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zacapa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56529229447516,"sku":"7406341000052","price":449.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_ac13ef25-1fd1-43e7-ba5a-75a5257f75d0.png?v=1769437210"},{"product_id":"botran-ki-rom","title":"Botran Ki Rom","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotran KI' rum from Guatemala is made from the highest quality sugar cane honey. KI' means \"sun\" in the Mayan language, and the bottle reflects the warmth and soul of Guatemala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe rum is matured in specially selected casks that have previously contained, among other things, Moscatel wine, which gives Botran KI' a touch of sweetness and roundness. The production is done entirely without the addition of sugar, thereby preserving the rum's authentic taste and natural character, and it also means that this rum is more dry than sweet. Botran KI’ stands out with its dynamic aging process in an adapted solera system, which creates a unique harmony between both young and old casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBotran Ki' rum has a soft, full-bodied taste with refined notes and a complex aftertaste. This versatile rum is perfect for enjoying at room temperature, and it also works well in cocktails for intense flavor experiences. 40% - 70 cl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56529514692956,"sku":"7406293000421","price":299.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_72501121-8bc4-449e-a8ac-d66d1374bfbb.png?v=1769438337"},{"product_id":"1731-fine-rare-guatemala","title":"1731 Fine \u0026 Rare Guatemala Gran Reserva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e1731 Fine \u0026amp; Rare Guatemala Gran Reserva Rum is a column-distilled rum from a single and unnamed distillery in Central American Guatemala, from where we also know Ron Zacapa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1731 Fine \u0026amp; Rare series consists of natural rum without added sugar, and this also applies to this Guatemalan edition. Neither color nor chill-filtration has been used. The rum is tropically aged in ex-bourbon casks for a minimum of four years and released by 1731 Fine \u0026amp; Rare, located in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46% - 70 cl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1731 Fine \u0026 Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56529738957148,"sku":"8719689981723","price":399.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/output_ff682b69-28af-45c6-87db-12f780abe142.png?v=1769439769"},{"product_id":"sbs-guatemala-2016-rom-bourbon-and-oloroso-cask","title":"SBS Guatemala 2016 Rum - Bourbon and Oloroso Cask","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis SBS Guatemala 2016 is one of the selected rums in the special SBS Single Barrel Selection 2026 rum advent calendar, for which 24 unique and different single casks have been bottled. 5,000 copies of the advent calendar have been produced for the global market, and a large proportion of the casks have been used for this purpose. However, there has been a remaining stock in most of the 24 casks, which has been bottled in standard 70 cl bottles in a very limited quantity. At Rombo, we have selected 9 of the 24 rums from the calendar, and these can now be purchased in their full bottle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SBS Guatemala 2016 rum is made from molasses and column distilled. It was tropically aged for 4 years in Guatemala in bourbon casks and then for 5 years on Funen in a 130-litre Oloroso sherry cask. The aroma offers honey, vanilla, roasted nuts, orange marmalade and raisins. The taste has notes of caramel, dried fruit, chocolate and nuts, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition single cask bottling with only 115 bottles for the global market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SBS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59045333500252,"sku":"5712718012828","price":699.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3911\/0748\/files\/SBS-254_guatemala-2016.png?v=1788954163"}],"url":"https:\/\/raombo.com\/en-int\/collections\/guatemala-rom-og-sukkerrorsspiritus.oembed","provider":"Rombo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}