Ron Zacapa 23 Sistema Solera Rum

I picked up a bottle of Zacapa 23 while on vacation in Guatemala. I’m not usually a rum drinker, but it was rated the best product from Guatemala, so I gave it a try. It definitely deserves the high ratings. The taste started with a nice sweet and spicy hit on the tongue dissipating to fruits, berries, and raisins. It finished with a nice charred oak, and even a touch on smoke. Right at the end the fruit and sweet returned to linger with the oak. Very pleased.

Dark bronze in color. Bready, pizza dough and vanilla vibe on the nose. Lightly sweet vanilla with a bit of a musty, playdough aftertaste. Soft mouthfeel with medium burn. 4.1.

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