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Zaya Gran Reserva 12-Year rum

Zaya Gran Reserva 12-Year

Trinidad and Tobago | Aged | 40% ABV | Column Still (5+) Distilled

Zaya Gran Reserva Rum is a blend of molasses-based rums distilled in a five-column still and aged in white oak barrels for up to 12 years.

Zaya rum was initially distilled by Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala in Guatemala. The brand was acquired in 2008 by Infinium Spirits and is now produced in Trinidad and distilled by Angostura.

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605 Zaya Gran Reserva 12-Year Ratings

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Njia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 5 ratings
Posted 10 years ago

Who needs cola when sipping on Zaya Gran Reserva? Vanilla and caramel are the dominant tasting notes as others have described. I also detect the hints of orange on the nose and I think a bit of melting ice brings it out. The sweetness is very pronounced, but as an after dinner drink, would be a great alternative to sherry. This is a magnificent rum.

Herman πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 104 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

This is an extremely dark rum in the bottle. As soon as I popped the cork, the subtle hint of vanilla escaped the bottle neck. Very smooth, sweet and delicious with a nice finish. Perhaps a bit too sweet.

Andy (PREMIUM) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 142 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

i really like Zaya. Silky smooth with great sweet notes of vanilla - maybe even too much (the reason for no 10). Short finish, with a little spice. Probably the best rum for beginners, but maybe slightly lacking complexity for pros

Dave πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 36 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

Zaya had a strong vanilla flavor. Sipped it straight. Smooth but I thought it had a little bit of a medicine aftertaste to me though.

tftowner106 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 23 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

Beautiful caramel and vanilla notes. Smooth on the palate. Wonderful neat!

Robert Harris πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 2 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

A fine rum that is enjoyed by many. A taste of bourbon or whisky

brad πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 5 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Beautiful caramel color
Sweet vanilla, chocolate and spices on the nose.
On the tong it is sweet with brown sugar vanilla and spices. Dried fruit and chocolate hints as well.
Finish is smooooth. Beautiful rum if your in the mood for something sweet.

Scott πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 13 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

I just can't get enough of this Rum! Smooth, flavorful, great price point, easy to find, perfect with a Cuban! What more can you hope for in a sipping Rum!?

A 10 all the way, for me.

Scott πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ | 15 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Best smelling rum I ever put my nose to, but when I drink it, it just doesn't deliver what the smell promises smell is a 10, taste is 6 or 7

Justin Paquette πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 3 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

This rum has a subtle vanilla aroma in addition to the rich scents I have come to associate with an aged rum. On the palate the flavors are of strong vanilla, as expected and very subtle spice, however I felt the spice notes could have been more pronounced. Overall it is pleasing but not one I believe I would purchase again as there are far better rums out there at the same price point.

Perro πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ | 16 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

it is a sweet and smooth rum with really strong dark chocolate notes, the nose is really rich, I consider it an OK rum but not a top one.




Brand Details

Name: Gran Reserva 12-Year
Years Aged: 12
ABV: 40%
Type: Zaya
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Column Still (5+)
Women Led Rum: No

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