While most rums use the by-product molasses, Ron Zacapa accepts only the first press of sugar cane, the virgin sugar cane honey. While most rums use the by-product molasses, Ron Zacapa accepts only the first press of sugar cane, the virgin sugar cane honey. Region: Ireland Aroma: Bitter orange, Toffee, Vanilla, Cut Wood, Soot Flavours: Butterscotch, Charred wood, Cloves Character: Lively, Smooth