Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial

Quite a nice rum, really has 2 profiles for me.

Neat, not quite my drink, woody with a short bite and a burn, no real flavour profile.

On the rocks, whole new rum, with a block of ice and let it mellow it opens up the flavour.

Becomes a woody smokey mellow rum with a nice tail that leaves a smooth taste in your mouth. You can just sip the whole bottle.

Rated only a 7 though as it is far from amazing. The price is the problem. It is super expensive and you can get 2 bottles of something really good for the same price.

Worth it to try, especially if you like XO rums which I do.

Pours a perfect dark copper color. Big brown sugar aroma. This is liquid brown sugar! Loads of dark brown sugar and molasses flavors, very smooth. Wish it was stronger than 80%. Absolutely delicious.

1/19/24
End of a bottle that has been opened for several years.
8 rating

For zacapa 23 lovers, for me it is a rum that is easy to drink, light enough to start your evening. XO which is 25, has more body into it, so a nice continuation of the party. Recommend to those who find 23 too fruity or sweet.

An even beter version of one of my favorite runs. Smoother, tastier and joyful to nose and tongue.

A pure masterpiece! my all time favorite, never gets old.

Good price for a rum with a pleasant smell and taste. Rather mild, slightly sweet. You can drink without additives.

Its a great rum. My first experience was in Guatemala & it was divine. Found it here & bought one...worth the money! So smooth.

A beautiful bottle, a beautiful presentation, but not so much.

With this one, It is very easy to get freinds over for a sip, it has some woody notes, ripe fruit, spices, bitter cocoa and hints of almond and vanilla and not the least the look of the bottle is impressive

Beautiful amber colour. Not too much alcohol on the nose, but lots of ripe fruit and and sweet dates. On the tongue it has an oakiness that reminds me of brandy. Some marzipan. Ripe fruit remains. Rich flavour. A bit too much alcohol on the tongue though, which I find dries it a little. Although it is very smooth without much burn going down. Those who do not like sweeter rums may find it a little too sweet, but think it strikes a nice balance. It isn't cheap. But it comes closer to matching its cost than other premiums I have tried. Worth a try if you have not.