Avtotar 08/07/2009
This is almost a perfect spirit. I spent many years in the wine field with a specialty in Cabs. The complexity of the wines always led to the pallet being infiltrated by exciting new discoveries. Rum in the high caliber are similar to a fine single malt whisky. This Rum is a Solera 23. Solera method is the method of taking a quality rum, say 23 years old, and blending it with younger wines to accentuate the flavor. This also helps the aging process of the younger rum. If you looking for a run that is a solid year, find a single barrel rum. I thoroughly enjoyed the nose on this rum, the scent of wood and the undertone of a honey or caramel. Just plays a melody on the tongue. The smoothness could be better if it were a pure 23 year rum, but this is what I expect from a blend. the flavor lingers like an undertone of a rich expresso. Lingers in the back. It is kind of hard to ignore the obvious congac qualities of this spirit. Even a swirl of the glass reveals thick legs that at first refuse to run. The sugars or well defined. This is almost as good as "Sam's Choice Rum" in the plastic bottle. In fact, I am pretty sure the Rum, Vodka and Tequila are all the same thing in different bottles.. but not RON ZACAPA.. This is the real deal.. Enjoy with a rich dark or semisweet chocolate . And I don't mean dessert. A fine chocolate broken up to have that slight coating of heaven on the tongue as the sugary rum traces it down. This bottle will NOT break the bank. In comparison to a fine brandy or cognac, this is a steal well worth the money for under $50. This is a solid 4.5 Stars, but it gets a 5 due to price point.
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ODeuce 09/01/2008
Nectar of the gods! Simply the greatest Rum I have ever had. Similar to Zaya or CM Private Stock, its smoother and lil spicer. Not within my budget but now my tastebuds demand this aged spiced rum. I plan to try the Ron Zacapa Centenario XO rum then end my life.
cargon2 03/30/2008
Although rum is not necessarily my favorite beverage I find Zacapa to be in a class by itself. It is one of my favorite beverages, either straight or combined.
rumvenom 03/07/2008
I AM A SERIOUS RUM DRINKER RON Z IS TIED FOR MY FAVORITE RUM IN THE WORLD(TIES WITH ZAYA) IT IS PURE HEAVEN TO DRINK
JuanM 02/11/2008
nice but to sweet, for me.
GlenGilbert 12/31/2007
I was introduced to this rum at a cigar event. Not a typical rum. Much more refined and has more depth than most. A must for rum entusiasts.
fishbroth 12/25/2007
Hands down, the best rum i've tasted to date....2 thumbs up!!
greggawhite 02/14/2007
This is perhaps the best rum that I have had. It is just a touch sweet imho but I still give it 5 stars because I have had none better.
frankwurster 12/13/2006
This is PYRAT are my favorites by far.
rumferret 12/04/2006
I was looking for something special for a gathering where I knew a lot of people would be bringing various bottles of single malt scotch (which I mostly dislike.) I sampled this as well as the Zacapa 15 year old rum at the store. The latter had more in the way of aroma, and was darn good but did have a bite to it. The 23year old was sweet, smooth, and felt like velvet on the tongue. I bought the bottle and it was the first one emptied. The looks of surprised happiness of those who tried it were worth every bit of the $40 I paid for it. This is something to share with those you love or at least like a lot after a good meal. Please don't mix it with cola. Heavy cream is more what I'd suggest.
CER 08/23/2006
good rum, but it's to sweet the zacapa 23, and the process of the factory i have my doughts if it is really a 23 years rum
Rumdrummer 03/29/2006
just the best. Zacapa 23
gusvan 10/10/2005
Never had a better one. Guatemala's finest to the world... the 23 years special edition is just to seat and enjoy.
bill poster 08/21/2005
This is the daddy of rums.
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