Zaya Gran Reserva Rum is a blend of rums distilled from molasses in a five column still, the rums are aged in white oak barrels for a 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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Posted almost 7 years ago by Jay Crandall from United States with 12 ratings
Okay- While I cheerfully admit to being a dilettante as far as being a "true" connoisseur of rum, I do know what I enjoy drinking, and Woof! This is a definite keeper! It starts with a somewhat sweet vanilla flavor, and wanders it's way into a cinnamon finish, and leaves you wanting "just one more" to wrap the night up. Not quite a velvet brick, but it sure comes close.... This is pretty much one of my favorite Rums, Period.
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Posted 7 years ago by forrest loftis from United States with 13 ratings
I only drink sipping rums and don't believe there is a bottle of any booze with more than 50.00 us. So that culls the field for me. Zaya is my all time favorite in bouquet, roll around on the pallet flavor of honied butter, smokey caramel, and unreal smoothness going down. No harsh after burn. Perhaps a lime twist.
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Posted 7 years ago by nimrodrose from Israel with 7 ratings
good Trinidad taste
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Posted 7 years ago by Tito Jackson from United States with 28 ratings
This belongs in everyone's rum collection. A well balanced rum with enough difference to make it stand out from the others.
I've only had the bottle from Trinidad, not from Guatemala.
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.
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Posted 7 years ago by elmo0823 from United States with 17 ratings
On the rocks or straight up
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Posted over 7 years ago by Arowbal from United States with 31 ratings
This is my favorite rum so far. It is great for sipping at room temp, sweet with no bite. For the price, this is the best value rum I've found.
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Posted over 7 years ago by Chuck from United States with 10 ratings
Vanilla, floral, great finish
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Posted over 7 years ago by Distiller Evan from United States with 30 ratings
Never go wrong with that Rum neat or on the rocks.
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Posted over 7 years ago by Chris from United States with 27 ratings
enjoy this cold
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Decent 6 out of 10
Posted almost 4 years ago by Erik Marum from United States with 38 ratings
When I first started drinking rum I really like this one. On my second time around after sampling many others...It's just ok. A little too dark and bitter. Goes down hard too. Aftertaste lingers very well. Just wish it was a bit more crisp and light.
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