Zaya Gran Reserva 12-Year

One of my favorite rums so far. a Vanilla bomb and a great sipper.

(Update January 3, 2020: So... after reading through the hydrometer tests, I unfortunately discovered that Zaya is a company that absolutely loads their "premium rums" with additives like sugars and coloring such. This is something that disappointments me greatly. As noted on my recent review of Zacapa's Edicion Negra, "premium" rums with additives that aren't labeled mean an automatic three points off. That means the highest I can give this now is a 7. It won't go lower because this review is still otherwise true... I do love this rum regardless. Sadly, it's a flavored rum, not a pure rum. Hence the drop in rating.)

After trying Ron Zacapa, I've been dying to dig further into the world of rum. This was my next step and... wow.

I tasted everything. I agree that the vanilla was the most obvious part of it. But that's fine with me because I love vanilla. It was sweet which, again, as I said for Ron Zacapa, is perfect for me. Caramel was evident, as was a hint of nuttiness. I even detected cocoa on the tongue. And the nose was just as wonderful.

Highly recommended. I loved it.

If this is the best that your store has, you'll be ok buying this, but there are many much better rums out there. Too much burn and oakiness to realize any other flavors.

Parfumé, caramel au nez , puissant mais pas trop en bouche . Il aurait été un peu plus doux , je lui mettais 10/10. C'est un grand rhum. Dans mon top 5.

Le package est séduisant : une belle couleur ambre foncé, une jolie bouteille au col entouré de rafia.
Il sort des distilleries Angostura et se comporte comme un Zacapa. Comme ces rhums espagnols qui se boivent facilement, le caramel et la vanille prédominent, malgré tout la puissance est là, tout en finesse.
Un produit jeune mais déjà à posséder.

12 year stated on label but easily smoother than some 18 year aged rums out there. I have seen it priced as low as $20 which is a steal at that price. I bought the set with 2 glasses for $22. Zaya is sweet and smooth..

God og spændende med knap så megen sødme, men alt for megen vanille for min smag

Smagen er lidt nød og karamel. En god rom til en kop friskmalet kaffe. Skal købes igen.

Tastes a bit too much like Capt. Morgan's for my liking. A bit too spicy and sweet but the taste improves as the ice melts.