Ron Zacapa, Solera 23

[whisky77]

Tried the Zacapa 23 a couple of nights ago for the first time and it has to be one of the best Rums I have tasted. I normally stick with the Havana Club 7YO or Barrell Proof, but the Zacapa 23 puts both of these to shame.

Really dark in colour with a smooth sweetness and a taste of honey,chocolate and molasses, which is all very nice when teamed up with the Mag 50 or Epicure No1 that i have paired it with so far.

Thanks to all those on the forum who kept raving about it. Without your feedback I would probabaly never have thought to try it.

[Styler]

Glad to hear it! I knew I started this thread for a reason

[Mark3142]

A few years ago when I was working in Jamaica I fell in love with Appletons Rum. Only seen it in a few outlets here in the UK. Always grab a bottle when it's seen

[Cigar-aficionado]

If you like Zacapa then you should also try Diplomaticos rum, very much along the same lines

[whisky77]

If you like Zacapa then you should also try Diplomaticos rum, very much along the same lines

Thanks for the heads up. I will keep my eye open for it in future.

[mackem keith]

The Ron Zacapa is available at heathrow duty free at an excellent price ive just received my second bottle from the same duty free bonus is being duty it comes in 1 litre bottles an excellent price if you are passing through Heathrow this is a must pick up for the price,
Another mention must go to the diplomatico rum too, as mentioned earlier in thread, i purchased a bottle of this a few months back a beautiful rum but for me not as good as zacapa

[michael69]

These are my rums (much v enjoyable trial and error trying to determine which goes best with which cigar...... they all seem to by the way!)


- Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
- El Dorado 21 Year old
- Flor de Cana 18 Year old Centenario Gold
- Gosling's Family Reserve
- Mount Gay Extra Old
- Pampero Aniversario
- Ron Matusalem Grand Reserva Solera 15
- Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23
- Ron Zacapa XO Grand Special Reserve
- Santa Teresa 1796

[Puff Scotty]

A few years ago when I was working in Jamaica I fell in love with Appletons Rum. Only seen it in a few outlets here in the UK. Always grab a bottle when it's seen

Hi Mark, available locally to me, bought a bottle of VX on Sunday, there were 2 other types on the shelves.. I'll shop & post if you'd like, have to be in a while though, I'm orf for a bit......
Puff

[Puff Scotty]

Hi again, nobody seems to mention the Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof, do you think it's worth it's price tag over the standard bottling (especial) 'cos personally I don't think the 7 yr deserves the extra dosh but the BP IMHO is worth the XXX's.

[Jacobwaits]

I have been looking at this rum on my shelf for a while now. Going to give it a try this weekend.

[whisky77]

Hi again, nobody seems to mention the Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof, do you think it's worth it's price tag over the standard bottling (especial) 'cos personally I don't think the 7 yr deserves the extra dosh but the BP IMHO is worth the XXX's.

I have drunk a couple of bottles of this(BP) and it does not compare to the Zacapa IMO. I like to drink my rum straight and the Zacapa is No1 as far as I am concerned.

The only time I drink rum mixed is in Mojitos, and I use Bacardi 151 for those.

[HabanoSy]

Now available to purchase from Tescos @ ?52 a bottle...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[daverave999]

Now available to purchase from Tescos @ ?52 a bottle...

Damn... I might have to avoid the spirits aisle until payday!

[cohibaIV]

Now available to purchase from Tescos @ ?52 a bottle...

Cheers, HabanoSy

Not up here...


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