Ron Zacapa Ambar 12

Never seen before but I found on one airport. Quite cheap so quick decision and I've got it. Colour not best but nice aroma. Smooth, just typical, classic decent rum. Great with coke.

Ron Zacapa Ámbar 12 yr Sistema Solera.

Saw this one hiding in mexico and had to take it home with me.

Quick review:

Light amber almost buttery color.
On the nose- dried fruit, banana and citrus.
First sip- smooth, little to no burn to speak of. The taste is very similar to the nose with the addition of a faint whiskey and wine flavor. The finish is a bit dry with not much kick on the back end and finally oak on the exhale. Solid sipper but I think this would be excellent with a cocktail.
If you find a bottle I recommend giving it a go! You won't be upset!

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Smooth, pleasant rhum. I agree with Michael's descirption so I quote it here :

" Light amber almost buttery color.
On the nose- dried fruit, banana and citrus.
First sip- smooth, little to no burn to speak of. The taste is very similar to the nose with the addition of a faint whiskey and wine flavor. The finish is a bit dry with not much kick on the back end and finally oak on the exhale. Solid sipper but I think this would be excellent with a cocktail. "

I do confirm it is good in cocktails: excellent for a ginger mojito (fyi, in my opinion, ginger and rhum in a cocktail are a solid match).

So yeah basically zacapa 23 taste with a younger rum burn, dry finish, and a touch of white wine finish (think santa teresa or appleton 12 regarding burn). I only drink rum neat, so I’m sure it would be great for drink mixers, but I personally like the burn rum gives so it merits a high 7 rounded up because there are no half points

Found this as a new offering at SFO Duty Free. Versatile - can be used as a top notch mixer or a low-end sipper with more burn than the Zacapa 23. Similar to El Dorado 12 that way. Will have to do the Pepsi Challenge between the two someday...

Unfortunately for this rum, I had the El Dorado 15-yr before having this one. In mouth you can taste the alcohol and the after burn is tough (maybe mixed with something will taste great). In nose the alcohol stood out too. It is a very different rum compared to the other Zacapa rums.

Purchased at a Duty Free shop. I didn't know Zacapa even made this version. Purchased 1 ltr for 33 EU. Is lighter in coplor than the other Zacapas. Slightly stronger aroma. Sligfhtly lioghter on the tongue, and slight burn on finish. Nice, but I probably would not repurchase.

It's a great rum if you like whiskey which I do, it's smooth to start then you get whiskey flavour, then plum and raisin notes like a nice cognac.The rum is dry at the end it's definitely one to to try, although the zacapa 23 is smoother and sweeter they are both not to turn down.

Bought this at "duty free" in Cancun airport. So far, the Ron Zacapa brand has been un-impressive. This rum is underwhelming with a very light "aged" taste with a hint of cherry (I am not a Dr. Pepper fan). While at the Cancun airport I also purchased a bottle of the RZ XO, I hope to finally hit on a RZ which impresses.

A nice light coloured rum worthy of tasting, easy to drink!