Distillery

Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala (Ron Zacapa)

Owned by Diageo · Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · Founded 1976

Guatemalan rum aged at high altitude (~2300m above sea level — slower maturation due to lower temperature, fewer angels' share losses). Solera system — multi-stage blending of various ages. Heavily sweetened (Spanish tradition). Acquired/distributed globally by Diageo since 2011.