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Zacapa 23 Anos
Review: Ron Zacapa Centrenario 23 Anos (94.5 pts)
a review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
Published October 17, 2009
Ron Zacapa rums are made from sugar cane harvested in southern Guatemala, which is pressed into virgin sugar cane honey. The fermentation process uses a yeast strain (saccharomyces cerevisae) isolated from pineapples to transform sugars within the 'honey' into alcohol. This fermentation process takes approximately 5 days after which the fermented 'wine' is distilled in a single continuous column. (A distillation by-product called vinasse which contains the fermented must, yeast and other non-fermentable products which are rich in sugars and minerals is recycled and used to nourish and irrigate the Guatemalan sugar cane fields.)
After distillation, the Zacapa rum is transported to the 'House above the Clouds' in the Guatemalan mountains for maturation. Special cellars age the rum at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above sea level where the ambient temperature is much more stable and the oxygen levels are lower than at lower elevations. The more stable ambient temperature ensures that the aging barrels are subject to less differential air pressure between the outside and the inside of the barrel.
I should note that the bottle I reviewed here is different from the one currently available for sale. My bottle clearly says 23 anos rather than 23 solero. This is an older vintage which should be very similar to the version currently for sale.
I want more bang for my buck here. The Cardboard sleeve housing the rum fell apart, and the woven grass band around the bottle deteriorated quickly. (Normally I would not be so harsh but in the case of this bottle I paid a hefty price to buy this rum for my collection.)
This is very rich and very complex. Nutmeg and allspice swirl around vanilla and dark molasses. There is also an earthy, oak filled taint to the nose which is most pleasing. I think I catch hazelnut and pecans in the air as well, but then again I might be imagining that I can actually tell the difference. As well, a nice slick of oil appeared on the side of the glass when I swirled it.
The flavour is almost as good as the aroma. Almost, as I think I am catching a little too much oak tannin flavour making this ever so slightly bitter. There is a lot of complexity here and just the right amount of sweetness. I really like that the combinations of spices and nuts work so well with the molasses. This is a caramel, nut, spice bomb in the mouth.
More of the same. The burn in the throat is very gentle and that nice touch of oil ensures a long finish. If you like a touch of bitterness at the end this may be just perfect for you.
The AFTERBURN (9.5/10)
The only flaw is the touch of oak bitter at the very end. I can see why many consider this one of the finest rums. The bottle disappeared far too fast from my shelf.
If you are interested in comparing more scores, here is a link to my other published Rum Reviews.
My Final Score is out of 100 and you may (loosely) interpret the score as follows:
0-25 A spirit with a rating this low would actually kill you.
26-49 Depending upon your fortitude you might actually survive this.
50 -59 You are safe to drink this…but you shouldn't.
60-69 Substandard swill which you may offer to people you do not want to see again.
70-74 Now we have a fair mixing rum or whisky. Accept this but make sure it is mixed into a cocktail.
75-79 You may begin to serve this to friends, again probably still cocktail territory.
80-84 We begin to enjoy this spirit neat or on the rocks. (I will still primarily mix cocktails)
85-89 Excellent for sipping or for mixing!
90-94 Definitely a primary sipping spirit, in fact you may want to hoard this for yourself.
95-97.5 The Cream of the Crop
98+ I haven't met this bottle yet…but I want to.
Very loosely we may put my scores into terms that you may be familiar with on a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal scale as follows:
70 – 79.5 Bronze Medal (Recommended only as a mixer)
80 – 89.5 Silver Medal (Recommended for sipping and or a high quality mixer)
90 – 95 Gold Medal (Highly recommended for sipping and for sublime cocktails.)
95.5+ Platinum Award (Highest Recommendation)
8 Responses to "Zacapa 23 Anos"
April 15, 2012 at 12:02 pm
i got it at Co-Op Liquor store in Calgary, ab last week. $75.
November 5, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I got mine from Estonia with 45€. I´m going to open it soon. Thanks from great rewiews.
- November 5, 2012 at 1:16 pm
December 17, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Where can I buy this rum? The 23 Años and not the Solera nº 23…
September 27, 2010 at 2:25 pm
The "oil" you're referring too is an alcohol component (glycerine/glycerol) and has very little if anything to do with fatty acids or oily substances, really.


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A navicular fracture can be caused by a fall, severe twist, or direct trauma to the navicular bone. It can also be caused by repeated stress to the foot, creating a stress fracture unrelated to acute trauma.
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Factors that may increase your chance of a navicular fracture include:
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Nonsurgical Treatment
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In rare cases of severe fracture, you may need surgery to realign the bone. This involves placing a metal plate and/or screws or pins to hold the bone in place. You will need to wear a cast or splint after the surgery. You will also need to use crutches to help you walk.
To help reduce your chance of a navicular fracture (or other foot fractures):
- Wear properly fitting, supportive shoes appropriate for the type of activity you are doing
- Do weight-bearing exercises to build strong bones
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High-speed automotive electronics needs high-performance ESD protection
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In an industry that once lagged in electronics adoption, todays
automobile is at the forefront of the electronics technology curve.
The newest cars coming off the assembly line are not only pushing
the boundaries of aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, but telematics,
infotainment and cloud connectivity is revolutionizing the driving
experience. From multimedia consoles decked with high-speed data
ports to camera assisted driving systems to a plethora of GPS
antennas, the vehicles speeding along todays highway are converging
closer to what once was only a futuristic vision.
While the marriage of the automobile and consumer electronics improves both the safety and comfort of the driving experience, the rise in electronic subsystems also creates new EMC compliance challenges. Todays high-speed automotive signal interfaces USB, HDMI, LVDS, Ethernet are driven by transceiver ICs every bit as sophisticated as the silicon enabling the newest consumer gadgets.
These high-performance transceivers are fabricated on 65 nanometer transistor geometries and below. As silicon geometries shrink with each revision of the IC, oxide layers become thinner and ESD becomes more problematic. Previous generations of transceivers with a liberal silicon I/O pad area afforded the chip designer an abundance of chip real estate. As such, system-level circuit protection knowledge was not as critical the chipmaker had implemented robust protection clamps at the I/O of the transceiver. Thats no longer true of todays high-speed integrated circuits.
Todays EMC engineer, living in the sub-65nm world, knows that relying on the on-chip ESD structures to provide a robust system protection level is a luxury of the past. To safeguard todays high-speed ICs, a good EMC strategy is essential. This most certainly incorporates a generous use of off-chip (external) ESD protection components especially in the automotive industry where the expectations for quality and reliability are paramount. If a consumer damages his or her cable modem router no problem they can likely take the box back to the retailer and replace it with a new router. But, what happens if they damage the USB port on their new luxury SUVs display console? Neither the auto manufacturer nor the car owner is eager to support such costly replacements. As such, the expectations for quality are higher which means the EMC requirements are more stringent.
For ESD, at a minimum, automotive suppliers and OEMs require level 4 ESD immunity according to the IEC 61000-4-2 standard (±8kV contact discharge, ±15kV air discharge). ESD testing is applied to all the vulnerable data ports including keypads, antennas, LCD displays, camera connectors, data port connectors and bus nodes. However, many carmakers go beyond level 4 of the IEC 61000-4-2 model and impose their own specific ESD requirements. For instance, some manufactures require ESD testing at ±25kV air discharge and ±15kV contact discharge. They may even call out immunity to the ISO10605:2008 ESD standard. In this case, the passive component network is slightly modified, but the voltage threshold is charged higher up to ±25kV.


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