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About Guatamalan Spirits

About Guatamalan Spirits
Alcoholic spirits in this Central American country are focused on the production of rum and aguardiente. There are various quality and price levels, with the aged añejo rums being the finest, offering notes of roasted nuts, cola and tropical spice. These are fine for mixing, but should be appreciated as sipping rums.

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Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva No. 23 Rum
94 points
$45
Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva No. 23 Rum
A superb rum for sipping or pairing with cigars—great for newbies and experts alike.
94 points $45
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Botran No. 18 Rum
93 points
$39
Botran
No. 18 Rum
Delicious sweet and savory elements making this is an easy drinking dessert rum.
93 points $39
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Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum
93 points
$119
Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum
The richness of tropical fruits and wood are a standout factor that would be perfect for a tropical cocktail over crushed ice.
93 points $119
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Botran Infinito Rum
93 points
$179
Botran
Infinito Rum
The contrast this has between sweet and bitter notes will work as complement for cigars.
93 points $179
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Botran Roaju Rum
92 points
$54
Botran
Roaju Rum
A dry and serious adult rum that will be nice as a sipper or to elevate rum cocktails.
92 points $54
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Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva Edicion Negra Rum
92 points
$70
Ron Zacapa
Solera Gran Reserva Edicion Negra Rum
Mature flavors of chocolate and leather that make you want to pair with smoked BBQ or use as a substitute for whisky in rich cocktails.
92 points $70
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Botran Roaju Ron De Guatemala Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum
92 points
$50
Botran Roaju
Ron De Guatemala Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum
A very pretty Rum with a hint of earthy complexity and a lovely lingering caramel sweetness; smooth with just the faintest bit of funk.
92 points $50
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Xibal Artisanal Gin
92 points
$48
Xibal
Artisanal Gin
A beautifully complex, floral, and satisfying Gin for Spring and Summer cocktail applications.
92 points $48
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Xibal Equinox Gin
92 points
$48
Xibal
Equinox Gin
A pretty application of adding an additional flavor to Gin without losing its essence.
92 points $48
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Miracielo Reserva Especial Artisanal Flavored Rum
90 points
$40
Miracielo
Reserva Especial Artisanal Flavored Rum
It's rich, easy to drink, and perfect for winding down the night with a sweet after dinner treat; a textbook example of a lightly flavored, lightly spiced, slightly sweetened Rum.
90 points $40
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