About Rum and Cane Spirits from Guatemala

About Rum  and  Cane Spirits from Guatemala
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.

Top Picks for Guatemala

Rum and Cane Spirits

Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva XO Especial Rum
95 points
$99
A rich and satisfying aged Rum that we be equally versatile neat, in cocktails or with cigars.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum
Ron Botran No.18 Reserva De La Familia Rum
94 points
$45
A soft, peppery Rum with nice coffee notes for toddies and bourbon cocktails.
Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva Edición Negra Rum
93 points
$75.99
A silky, appetizing aged Rum with great versatility.
93 points $75.99
Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva No. 23 Rum
92 points
$45
A rich and poised well-aged Rum for sipping or cigars.
Ron Botran No.15 Gran Reserva Especial Rum
87 points
$32
A good sipping or mixing Rum with a nice balance of fruit, spices, vanilla, and nuts.