Zacapa 23 is a premium rum that instead of molasses, uses the so-called "virgin honey", which is obtained from the first pressing of sugar cane. The barrels used in the aging of Zacapa rum were previously used to age American whiskies and wines from Jerez and Pedro Ximénez. The secret of Zacapa is its slow aging in the cold lands of the highlands of Guatemala, which contributes to slowing down the process, creating a final balance between the aromas and flavors extracted during the process.