Ron Zacapa 23 Solera

Remember that time you were throwing back Malibu Coconut Rum pina coladas, and Malibu with pineapple juice, like you were drinking Koolaid? And all of a sudden, you feel like you got punch in the face and land on the floor. Well that's the same feeling you'll have if you sleep on this Zacapa 23. It's not for the faint of heart.

Zacapa 23 is made by some kick butt Guatemalans that had the courage to age their molasses in sky (7544 feet above sea level) for some where between 6 and 23 years (who cares), and it shows. Zacapa 23 is smooth, but strong. Strong, but drinkable. It's that beautiful color you see when the sun sets and rises. Yes, it's a sweet (rich) sipping rum, but if sipping is not your thing, order it up in a mojito. The bartender may give you a strange look in some parts of the world, but that's because he wants you to stick to the basics...like Bacardi Mojito. Live a little, people.

Overly sweet caramel flavour.

Some spice and nutmeg. Unfortunately its completely drowned out.

A smooth and sweet rum, perfect to introduce people to rum...it´s balanced, sweet and smooth.

Very nice and smoothe rum. A balanced sweetness with just a hint of dryness in the finish. Find it a bit overrated though.

Ok, this IS a great rum. But it is sort of like buying the popular perfume that everyone else uses. But with popularity and a spot at the counter of most super markets also comes a lower price, which makes it an ok investment.

One of my first experiences of rum, chosen due to the immense hype and advertising. It sure tastes good and is so sweet as to offer an easy introduction into the rum world for beginners. Only later did I learn that there is no regulation whatsoever in rum production, resulting in some shady business practices. The color of this rum comes from food coloring - necessary because it is mostly made from young rums. Unlike other rums which state the age of the youngest rum in the mix, this states the age of the oldest - of which anyone with business sense would not add more than a few drops of. And while I haven't found any proof of it, comparison with other rums makes it seem likely that Zacapa is sweetened a bit to arrive at the level of sweetness it has.

The Zacapa 23 is one of my favorite sipping rum. I love the Zacapa XO, but this rum is nearly as good for much less. I would keep both in my cabinet, but this is the one I would drink every day. This is on the shelf in most PA stores.

Good to the last drop. The best rum I have tasted in a long time.

(moved review to proper bottle, again) A little sweet at the beginig with dry aftertaste. Nice burn too.

Ron Zacapa 23

I received this as a gift from a dear friend of mine. The first nose is one of wood with little to no alcohol fume. The first taste is dry with a bit of spice, maybe slight banana, wood is prominent. The finish is short and dry. I do not think this is a very sweet rum. Not one of my favorites and probably wouldn’t purchase it on my own. Someone that is new to sipping rum, would be ok to start with this.