Zafra Master Reserve 21

After I read a lot of positive reviews about this rum, I decided to buy it for 70 EUR. Honestly, I my expectations were high. Unfortunately, this ordinary rum haven't met my expectations at all. It has nothing to do with a good rum. It's very simple from perspective of taste, easily comparable to some 8 yo rum. Huge disappointment. Never ever again.

Rum zraje systémem soleda v sudech po bourbonu. Na výsledný blend dohlíží master Ronero - Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernandez.
Aroma: Skořice, vanilka, sušené ovoce (rozinky), kůže, jemná zemitost.
Chuť: Skořice, mléčná čokoláda, hřebíček, karamel
Dozvuk: Vanilka s mléčnou čokoládou, spousta rozinek, sušených fíků a švestek.
Sladkost: 2/3
Ochutnán vzorek
Klasicky pohodová Panama s nepřehnanou sladkostí. V rumu je opravdu výrazně cítit sušené ovoce (naslepo jsem porto finiš).

Aged rum that is super smooth and complex. Hints of oak and a touch of vanilla. Brilliant on the rocks.

Nice deep taste and bang for your buck. Very good.

Nicht zu aufregend, aber gut gemacht. Ein Rum den man beim Grillen oder bei einem guten Buch so nebenbei trinken kann und der noch Spaß macht

Great on the rocks. Easy to notice the variety of flavors. Dont let the color persuade you, I did not sense any deep oaks or smoke. Does not stand out if mixed with soda or juice. Enjoy as is.

this bottle was brought to me from a friend, it was so good and smoot but also too sweet,
i m sure it have sugar added but i can t find how much (hydrometer test)
so a 6 is very high rated if we take that is dosed ...
january 02 2024: found a bottle of this rum in my country and im very disappointed, the abv is just 40%, aroma tells me nothing and in mouth i feel only added sweetness so ...
if my previous rating based on memories was 6, now i have to lower to 3 (that is for all products with sugar or ? additives added after distillation)
i really don t understand why so many people rate so high stuff that is full of additives, those are not distillates, maybe some kind of liquors !
this rum is not cheap but in my opinion it not deserve my cash or my attention, don t want to offend people that gave to this 8, 9 or more but really ...
i have unopened bottle of Zafra 30 that im 99% sure it will be another flop ... will open it in march and post my rating here ...

Beautiful dark amber color. Slight burn at first that mellows into a wonderful and complex symphony of flavors. Very smooth and light finish. After trying the 21yr, I’m very much looking forward to tasting the 30yr

Extremely nice taste, goes down smooth, and leaves you wanting more!

Great stuff for the price $45 at my local liquor store. Nose is sharp with molasses and banana with some woody notes. Mouth feel is good. I get hints of vanilla with some fruit and oak on the finish. The bottle is attractive also.. Not my favorite rum but it's hard to go wrong with it. It's great neat or on the rocks.