Zaya Gran Reserva 12-Year

I certify this review is my own opinion and that I do not have a professional affiliation with Diplomatico.

Nose - 4.5
Taste - 4.0
Aftertaste - 3.5
Overall - 3.9

I tend to use this rum for rum old fashions, or on the rocks for sipping. It has a nice caramel flavor to it that is very enjoyable at a low price point.

Compared to most cheaper rums, Bacardi's etc., this rum is very good. After reading some of the other reviews, I must say it does taste a bit different than before, I thought it was me. I just can't find a better one, I do admit I'm somewhat of an amateur here, so help me out. I usually have a glass with ice, let it melt for a few and than sip.

There are better values though, for sipping or mixing. Sweet, somewhat thin. I preferred putting it in a drink to having it neat.

Tasty sweet rum for sipping has nice mouth feel and notes of vanilla and caramel

This is a no go for me! After reading some reviews I couldn't wait to open my bottle. When I did, I received a big, huge, enormous dissapointment. So huge I can't even review this anymore!!

pohodový rum s dominantní vanilkou v chuti a vůni
má to být alternativa k Zacapa 23, chutově snad, ale za mě má hodně krátký dojezd, proto o bod méně než Zacapa

Smooth but very very sweet and some aftertaste. There are better sippers available in the price range.

I can barely remember it as it was a small sample years ago but I recall it being on the level of Flor de Caña 12 year and a cut above Barbancourt. I haven't tried the 16 but my boss said he felt like that one was way too vanilla heavy. While I can't recall all the details of this one, I have always questioned why I never bought a bottle, so, it was good enough to make me realize that. Must have left an impression...