Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Have you ever had a first date where the week leading up to it, you were as excited as a kid on Christmas Day, with the anticipation of what could be. Only to be left disappointed with the date itself, because it turned out to be a massive let down? Well that’s pretty much how I feel about this rum. Ron Zacapa Sistema 23 had been on my radar for months and when I finally pulled the trigger and bought it, the anticipation of it’s arrival was exhilarating. But my experience of this rum, is a huge let down. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying it’s horrid, but by the same token, I’m definitely not going to say it’s delicious. To me it’s ordinary at best and tastes like any generic rum that you can buy at your local petrol station. In fact, I’ll go a step further. I had two doubles of Zacapa, one neat and the other mixed with Coca-Cola. Immediately afterwards, I did the same using Havana Club Especial, and for me, the Havana is better tasting, both neat and as a long drink. Now I suppose it’s not such a huge shock that I find the Havana more enjoyable, apart from the fact that the Zacapa is more than double in price! Now I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to spend £50 on a rum, I want it to be if not faultless, then at the very least, charming and appetising, and not bland, boring and just about passable as adequate.

Smooth and decadent. Mild acetone nose. Taste is better than the smell. Pillowy mouth feel. Very enjoyable rum. I learned about the added sugar and that knocks my score down a point or two. This 9 is now a 7.

I only drink this with coca cola.
It was my favorit until i explored the wonders and taste of all the other rums we have in the world.

This is a very tasty, smooth rum with just enough barrel flavor.

Tasted only as an in-store sample.

You know, there are some nice flavours here. Wine and whisky casks add some nuance. It's just too damn sweet, too expensive, and has that pesky misleading 23 figured so prominently on the front label.

A nice Diago rum, well made but for my taste a bit to much young and alcoholic rums inside. 7 points

I don't know why, but this rum is one of the most offered in pubs(bars) in our coutry(Slovakia), its semi sweet good balanced and people like the age and therefore is really popular.

Zacapa is sweeter rum with very good taste and a little of smoke aroma. Great for sipping and enjoying this delicacy.

I really like this as a sipping rum! Perfect for sitting in front of the fire and reading a book!

Sorry, not much to say except I like this rum. I drink it neat as I settle into my evening. Great flavor and a very smooth sipper.