Located in Zacapa, In the eastern part of Guatemala, this famous distillery was founded in 1940 by three Guatemalan families (Giròn, Estrada and Gordillo) with the help of Dr. Burgaleta, an expert in Spanish rum, with the aim of creating an excellent distillate of pure sugar cane juice.

The territory of Zacapa, characterized by majestic landscapes, high mountains and active volcanoes, has a very fertile soil, called for the cultivation of sugar cane. In the plantations, in order to ensure the excellence of the final product, the cut of the barrels takes place through a particular type of machete that allows to cut the stem to the base, avoiding sugary scatters and contaminations. From these stems is obtained the 'Miel Virgen', pure sugar cane juice, which is then fermented for five days with the help of a yeast extracted from the pineapple plant. After the distillation process, rum ages on the plateau of the town of Quetzaltenango, at 2300 meters altitude in hand-made white oak barrels, previously used for bourbon and sherry. In this scenario of peace, silence and darkness continues for years the so-called 'aging in height'; at the end of this period comes to light an exceptional and mature distillate, with perfect and well defined aromas. The rum Zacapa are recognizable for the rich, deep, harmonious and unparalleled taste, bottled in packs wrapped by 'Petate', a braid of palm leaves once reserved for the rulers and symbol of union between heaven and earth. This vegetable fabric that wraps the bottles perfectly represents the splendid nectar coming from Zacapa: born of volcanic soil and aged among the clouds, descended from the mountains of Guatemala to give unique emotions.