Ron Zacapa Centenario XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial

My latest addition to the top shelf. I mean, it's all sugar, but I'm not even a little mad about it. Top marks.

Great and smooth. But the zacapa 23 might surprise you for less.

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.