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Zafra Master Reserve 21 rum

Zafra Master Reserve 21

Panama | Aged | 40% ABV

Zafra Master Reserve 21 is a premium rum distilled in Panama, at Las Cabras Distillery, by master blender Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernandez. The rum is made from molasses and aged in American bourbon barrels for at least 21 years.

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350 ratings
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350 Zafra Master Reserve 21 Ratings

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Mujuru ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 152 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

*December 2020 Update* So this has, without question, become one of my favorite rums. There is no rum I would rather sip by the fireplace on a cold day. Its flavors are bold and complex yet also harmonic and inviting. It is to my tastes absolutely masterful. Next to Foursquare 2007, this is probably tied for my single favorite rum of all.

Original review:

Given the flavor profiles I was afraid I wasnโ€™t going to like this rum as much as others. Given the rating though I felt like I had to try it...and I am so glad I did. This is an extraordinarily smooth and pleasant rum to be savored slowly. Some say it has a burn to it, but I would say it is more like a fireside warmth. Itโ€™s like molasses, oak, maple syrup, and fine tobacco next to a crackling fire. It leaves a marvelous after-essence of hickory nut. This is absolutely becoming a mainstay in my cabinet. I am impressed.

2 weeks after popping the cork on this bottle I still canโ€™t get itโ€™s beautifully complex mix of flavors out of my head. That being the case I think I have to bump this up to a full 10. This rum is a master piece to be savored slowly on every sip.

Nose: 10
Palate: 10
Aftertaste: 10
Smoothness: 10
Versatility: 8
Price: 9

Total: 9.5

Kenny ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช | 4 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

One of my favorite rums. Powerful, not to sweet. Buy it!

Eric Montgomery ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 23 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

Just a little sweetness on the back of a light oaky bourbon finish. This rum is truly a hidden gem and WELL worth hunting down. A fabulous sipper, both neat and on the rocks (although ice does tame it a little). This is a rock solid staple in my liquor cabinet from now on!

Juno ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 51 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

Woodsy and sweet, this rum will not knock your socks off, but will get the job done. Nice
Nose, firm bite, but smooth going down.

Luis ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 14 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

I bought this one because it was one of those available at the store that I hadn't bought before and that seemed worthy of a sip. I personally did not like it; like other people say, it leaves a "strange" flavor that I definitely had not found in other rums. May be too woody and certainly too oily. In my opinion it does not have the freshness and appeal of other rums. Tough to describe the flavor, but I am sure some people may find it interesting.

pearl ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ | 13 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

it is my only rum in rankings that i would not have full bottle - i had only 1 drink. But wow, the tobacco and chocolate smell and the complexity and balance of the taste- i fell in love with it. I regret the price in Czech republic is so high - over my limit. My, almost, top
94/100

Surfyguitar ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 56 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

Well balanced example of Panama aged rum. A bit dryer than Abuelo 12.

LD ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น | 34 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

...but I not sure of its age. Body is medium like a 12/15 year.

JE Tressler ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 18 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Although overpriced, in my opinion, this is s delicious tasting rum falls in the same genera as a finely aged single malt or a rich French cognac; it is to only be sipped neat.

Mario ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 18 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

I really enjoyed this rum. It's smooth and less sweet. Definitely would always have this rum in my collection. Thanks to all the great reviews on this site. I had to buy it. Glad I did.

Kenneth ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท | 17 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

The bottle really didn't say much but that all changed once the RUM was in the glass. Very easy on the palate and a crowd favorite.... I would strongly recommend it.




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: Zafra
Country: Panama
Name: Master Reserve 21
ABV: 40%
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led: No
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