Zaya Rum - Page 4

Old Sailor · 06-25-2009, 06:36 PM

CueTheMusic · 06-22-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by glassjapan

Not sure why it's blasphemous. At bare minimum there are as many lovers of Zacapa as there are for either version of Zaya. If you're lucky enough to find the fully wrapped bottles you'll change your mind.

That said, gimme some Mount Gay Extra Old, El Dorado 21yr, Cruzan Single Barrel, or even Oronoco to either of the Z's.

I've compared Cruzan Single Barrel one on one with the Guatemalan Zaya, and while I do like the Cruzan, it doesn't compare in my opinion. I've never had the newer Zaya yet. I need to try some other decent rums, but the selection here isn't the greatest, and I'm cheap.

BengalMan · 06-22-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by glassjapan

Not sure why it's blasphemous. At bare minimum there are as many lovers of Zacapa as there are for either version of Zaya. If you're lucky enough to find the fully wrapped bottles you'll change your mind.

That said, gimme some Mount Gay Extra Old, El Dorado 21yr, Cruzan Single Barrel, or even Oronoco to either of the Z's.

I have some Zacapa, it is very good. I believe it and the Guatemalan Zaya were produced in the same location. Never was a fan of the Mount Gay Extra Old or Cruzan Single, I'll have to check out the other two though. None of which I've had thus car compares to Guatemalan Zaya. The Zacapa 23 comes somewhat close though

Mark C · 06-25-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by glassjapan

That said, gimme some Mount Gay Extra Old, El Dorado 21yr, Cruzan Single Barrel, or even Oronoco to either of the Z's.

I'm with you, Zacapa/Zaya are great, but they're too thick and sweet for me. I really enjoy the others you've mentioned (can't find Oronoco), but Ron del Barrilito is my absolute favorite, and not sold in my state...

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Originally Posted by CueTheMusic

I've compared Cruzan Single Barrel one on one with the Guatemalan Zaya, and while I do like the Cruzan, it doesn't compare in my opinion.

That's an apples to oranges comparison. The Cruzan SB is more comparable to other Spanish Islands (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, etc), while the Guatemalan rums are in a group by themselves, maybe closer to the English style rums (El Dorado) in body, but with a little more sweetness.

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

I have some Zacapa, it is very good. I believe it and the Guatemalan Zaya were produced in the same location. Never was a fan of the Mount Gay Extra Old or Cruzan Single, I'll have to check out the other two though. None of which I've had thus car compares to Guatemalan Zaya. The Zacapa 23 comes somewhat close though

You're right, Zacapa and Zaya (and Ron Botran, and Montecristo Rum) were originally produced by the same distillery in Guatemala. Zaya was an independent bottling, so they got cut when demand increased for the company's own rum (Zacapa and Botran).

If you like the sweetness of Zacapa/Zaya, Pyrat is the only other that really comes close. If you like the thicker, heavier body, you'll probably enjoy the El Dorado. The smoky flavors of that one make it particularly cigar friendly.

BengalMan · 06-25-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

If you like the sweetness of Zacapa/Zaya, Pyrat is the only other that really comes close. If you like the thicker, heavier body, you'll probably enjoy the El Dorado. The smoky flavors of that one make it particularly cigar friendly.

Honestly, I'm not a fan of Pyrat. It has WAY too much orange flavor, it tastes like Gran Marnier too me, not like a rum. I'll look into the El Dorado though for sure.

Prefy · 06-25-2009, 08:15 PM

Our rum selection is so limited up here but im thinking of picking up some el Dorado in the near future.

06-22-2009, 12:47 PM

So after discussing this today, here is what I found:

06-22-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DougBushBC

So after discussing this today, here is what I found:

Old Sailor · 06-23-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DougBushBC

So after discussing this today, here is what I found:

OH MY!!

06-25-2009, 06:51 PM

So just opened one of those bottles... drinking it with my Oliva MB1 Torpedo (2001)

Wolfgang · 06-25-2009, 08:02 PM

Ive only had the Trinidad Zaya, now im going to have to look for the Guatemalan one since my bottle is almost empty

06-26-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Ive only had the Trinidad Zaya, now im going to have to look for the Guatemalan one since my bottle is almost empty

The Guatemalan will be in short supply EVERYWHERE, especially where Ian's been. LOL

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

Honestly, I'm not a fan of Pyrat. It has WAY too much orange flavor, it tastes like Gran Marnier too me, not like a rum. I'll look into the El Dorado though for sure.

I've gone through a couple bottles of El Dorado 12 yr. Very good and about half the price of Zacapa.

I agree on the Pyrat. WAY too heavy of citrus flavor to me. It tastes more like an ice cream topping than a rum.

Wolfgang · 06-26-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

The Guatemalan will be in short supply EVERYWHERE, especially where Ian's been. LOL

Has Ian been to Florida? haha There is a tiny crappy storethat still has some Guatamalan ones near me I think

BengalMan · 06-26-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Has Ian been to Florida? haha There is a tiny crappy storethat still has some Guatamalan ones near me I think

Not personally, but I have had people pick up bottles at three different shops down there.

I have eyes and ears everywhere when it comes to Guatemalan Zaya.

CueTheMusic · 07-07-2009, 07:56 AM

Well, my store is now Trinidad only...

BengalMan must have cleaned them out of the Guatemalan.

Mark C · 06-26-2009, 02:18 PM

The Guatemalan was last seen on my local store shelves in Dec '07. Good luck with your search!

I'm with you guys on the Pyrat, I'll drink it, but the orange is a bit much for me. Need to find something good to mix it with, orange daiquiri maybe? Or mix that with the Trini Zaya into some sort of creamsicle drink? Can you tell I've got frozen drinks on the brain right now?

Jbailey · 06-26-2009, 03:56 PM

Enjoying a glass with a 00 party lonsdale. Not bad.

07-07-2009, 01:18 PM

if you're in Iowa ("surrounded by corn"), it was likely another Oliva rep, who's a friend of mine that got to them.

BengalMan · 07-07-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

if you're in Iowa ("surrounded by corn"), it was likely another Oliva rep, who's a friend of mine that got to them.

We accumulate Zaya in packs.

07-07-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

We accumulate Zaya in packs.

You're both still @ssholes.

06-25-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,213 Trading: (22)	Re: Zaya Rum __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

06-25-2009, 08:15 PM	#6
Prefy Connoisseur of Pucks Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 549 Trading: (5)	Re: Zaya Rum Our rum selection is so limited up here but im thinking of picking up some el Dorado in the near future.

06-22-2009, 12:47 PM	#7
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zaya Rum So after discussing this today, here is what I found:

06-25-2009, 06:51 PM	#10
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zaya Rum So just opened one of those bottles... drinking it with my Oliva MB1 Torpedo (2001)

06-25-2009, 08:02 PM	#11
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Zaya Rum Ive only had the Trinidad Zaya, now im going to have to look for the Guatemalan one since my bottle is almost empty __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

07-07-2009, 07:56 AM	#15
CueTheMusic Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeremy Location: Surrounded by corn Posts: 81 Trading: (2)	Re: Zaya Rum Well, my store is now Trinidad only... BengalMan must have cleaned them out of the Guatemalan.

06-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#16
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Zaya Rum The Guatemalan was last seen on my local store shelves in Dec '07. Good luck with your search! I'm with you guys on the Pyrat, I'll drink it, but the orange is a bit much for me. Need to find something good to mix it with, orange daiquiri maybe? Or mix that with the Trini Zaya into some sort of creamsicle drink? Can you tell I've got frozen drinks on the brain right now?

06-26-2009, 03:56 PM	#17
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,215 Trading: (17)	Re: Zaya Rum Enjoying a glass with a 00 party lonsdale. Not bad. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

07-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#18
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zaya Rum if you're in Iowa ("surrounded by corn"), it was likely another Oliva rep, who's a friend of mine that got to them.