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Ron Zacapa 23 Solera rum

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

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Guatemala | Aged | 40% ABV | Column Still (1-4) Distilled

Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Rum was created in 1976 in the highlands of Guatemala, where it is distilled in a copper-lined column still from fresh cane juice before solera aging.

The 500 year-old Spanish Sistema Solera method is used to age Ron Zacapa 23 in white oak casks. This results in a combination of rums aged between 6 and 23 years.

The current Ron Zacapa 23 bottle features a woven band around the middle, which is in reference to the original hand woven palm leaf petate bottle cover that covered the bottle.

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2268 Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Ratings

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Bob 🇺🇸 | 74 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Dominant flavors: Chocolate covered cherry/Dr.pepper

I wasn't sure that I would, but I like this. In the past the bottle didn't explain that this was a blend of rums so I think buyers had different expectations for a 23 year old rum. If you know what your buying (a solera rum with some added sugar after distillation) then you won't be disappointed.
Prices on this stuff can be way too high bc of its popuIarity but once again Total Wine has great deals and this was $37. US in NJ.
Lately I've been interested in mostly more natural style rums like Doorly's, Mount Gay, or Don Q but I always keep at least one sugary rum around for when I want something really sweet. My last two sugar bombs have been Diplomatico RE and El Dorado 12. This rum is notably less sweet than both of those.
The nose is kind of bland and smells mostly of alcohol but not harsh.

The taste however is really nice like dried fruit, vanilla, and chocolate. I recognize some flavors in here that are much like Diplomatico RE but on a milder level and I appreciate that bc Diplo-RE is arguably overkill with its sweetness/spicyness. I have lowered its score by a point after tasting this bc I realize it could be less syrupy sweet and more balanced out.

Update: Zacapa 23 really isn't that sweet like some reviews say. It's definitely smooth but as I continue to drink a little each night this week I'm finding that I wish it had the same flavors but just a bit bolder. Or maybe I'm wanting a stronger finish?This is good beginner sipping rum to get used to some of the flavors found in darker/aged rum on a mild level.

Update 2: it's almost too smooth for its own good and because of that there's nothing that really pops. If too much ice melts in it, then it's reminiscent of FLAT CocaCola. Still enjoyable rum but it's something I wanted to note. I also noticed that this tastes like the base flavor of Diplo-RE b4 they bomb it with vanilla & sugar or whatever they use in there. Possibly why I think the finish is a little flat.

Jamison 🇺🇸 | 4 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

This is my favorite sipping rum. I prefer sweeter flavors, and this one is fantastic.

Surfyguitar 🇺🇸 | 56 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Definitely a rum that needs to be in your cabinet. Never disappoints. Smooth and sweet.

Jack 🇺🇸 | 27 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Some of the reviews seem a bit harsh. This is a great tasting rum and fantastic to sip especially with a cigar. It is full bodied, the sweetness is nice and has a bit of warmth. Definitely one of the better sippers.

Kent Henriksson 🇸🇪 | 17 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Taste great. My reference rum to enjoy with a cigar.

Benco 🇫🇷 | 7 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Très aromatique, facile à boire. Atomes de caramel Vanille. Touché sucrée ...top !

Arnaud 🇫🇷 | 14 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I would say I am a solera fan. I was expecting a lof from that rum. I fully agree with Nigel review. bit of desapointment. so nice to sip but not my favorite

Mike 🇨🇿 | 18 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I don't get all that hype around it, but its definitely worth trying. Complex and a bit sweet but alcohol taste at the end spoils all the fun.

Obviously the number 23 together with 1 liter bottle for decent price makes the trick, but overrated imho.

Drink straight up

Didrik 🇳🇴 | 30 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

nice on the rocks, but I think it really shines in cocktails. cheers !

Vito 🇨🇭 | 2 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

It was my first Rum I started with for about 6 years ago. I like it still but far down in my list of favorite rums.
Sweet, Caramel, Vanilla taste. However for a 23 years old Rum it doesn't taste that aged.

Red1 🇫🇷 | 21 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Bon gout , plutôt corsé "à la descente", manque d'originalité à mon gout.




Brand Details

Name: 23 Solera
ABV: 40%
Type: Ron Zacapa
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Column Still (1-4)
Women Led Rum: No

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