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Trinidad and Tobago | Aged | 40% ABV | Column Still (5+)
Zaya Gran Reserva Rum is a blend of molasses-based rums distilled in a five-column still and aged in white oak barrels for up to 12 years.
Zaya rum was initially distilled by Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala in Guatemala. The brand was acquired in 2008 by Infinium Spirits and is now produced in Trinidad and distilled by Angostura.
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Zaya was my one of introductions to dark, aged sippers. For a while it was my favorite, but as my pallet becomes more refined, I now find it too sweet for my taste. It is still my hands down favorite for a rum and coke though. On the nose, this rum is delightful. Warm caramel with chocolate and vanilla hints. Taste is pretty much the same. I am certainly aware of the added sugar, and they may be doctoring it with some artificial flavors. Regardless, the end product is very tasty and enjoyable, but you can't help but feel Zaya is not the most honest distiller, and that takes away from the experience. They have recently changed their label from a "a blend of 12 year old rums", to "a blend of 12 aged rums". The previous probably wasn't the truth, and the new one is rather vague. I'll still buy Zaya now and then for rum and cokes, but for sipping there are just far too many better rums. But if you like it sweet, and don't mind that they use sugar and maybe flavorings to get the end product, I would recommend it.