Zaya Rum - Page 2

pnoon · 04-06-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I wish I could get Zaya where I live. The best I can get is Zacapa 23 so its my favorite thus far!

Both are excellent. I actually prefer the Zacapa 23 to the Zaya.

FWIW - I've never had a problem drinking rum with cigars.

04-06-2009, 12:48 PM

The old Zaya (Guatemala) is MUCH better than the new (Trinidad) version. I've had then side by side, and the Guatemalan version is smoother and the flavor doesn't overpower with Vanilla like I felt the Trinidad version does. My wife was lucky enough to find me a bottle of the Guatemalan version last Friday, and they may be able to get their hands on more for me, too. I seriously hope so.

As for the cigars I've paired it with, it has gone well with everything I've smoked with it. Fuente to DPG to other island smokes.

Just an all around outstanding sipping rum (or it used to be before the move, IMO).

hova45 · 04-06-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

The old Zaya (Guatemala) is MUCH better than the new (Trinidad) version. I've had then side by side, and the Guatemalan version is smoother and the flavor doesn't overpower with Vanilla like I felt the Trinidad version does. My wife was lucky enough to find me a bottle of the Guatemalan version last Friday, and they may be able to get their hands on more for me, too. I seriously hope so.

As for the cigars I've paired it with, it has gone well with everything I've smoked with it. Fuente to DPG to other island smokes.

Just an all around outstanding sipping rum (or it used to be before the move, IMO).

Guatemala has the best Rum and I am not just saying that cause my girlfriend is from Guatemala....

Nelson · 04-07-2009, 12:15 PM

I agree. Guatemala makes some of the world's finest rums.

Zaya in my opinion, goes well with a PSD4. It's one of my favorite pairings, not because the flavors compliment each other, but because they contrast each other. Experiment with any other medium body cigar, you will be surprise that it lends itself well to a range of flavor profiles. Have fun finding your own favorite

M1903A1 · 05-30-2009, 10:53 AM

I finally found some current production Zaya at my old source about a week ago. At first I was very disappointed...the vanilla flavor is MUCH stronger than either Zacapa 23 or what I remember of the old Zaya. As I've had it over time, I'm not so disappointed anymore. I wouldn't pair it up with a cigar at this point--I find it tends to overpower the flavor--but on its own I think it's great. I would almost call it a dessert rum.

TanithT · 05-30-2009, 11:07 AM

For a spiced rum with intense vanilla notes, try Sailor Jerry. I found that to be a pleasant cigar pairing if you enjoy that flavor.

05-30-2009, 11:29 AM

I still have several bottles of the original Zaya, I love the stuff.

05-30-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I still have several bottles of the original Zaya, I love the stuff.

Bastage!!!

RGD. · 06-01-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I still have several bottles of the original Zaya, I love the stuff.

Yep - I'm down to 5 bottles currently. 4 unopened and 1 opened.

Ron

06-01-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Yep - I'm down to 5 bottles currently. 4 unopened and 1 opened.

Ron

That's exactly where I am at.

CueTheMusic · 06-01-2009, 09:53 PM

My liquor store still has a good number of the Guatemalan stuff. I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Keep thinking the next bottle will be my last, but then they keep putting more out on the shelf.

06-10-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CueTheMusic

My liquor store still has a good number of the Guatemalan stuff. I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Keep thinking the next bottle will be my last, but then they keep putting more out on the shelf.

Where are you that they still have it?!?! I heard that Ian had cleared out all the stores in Central Florida!

BengalMan · 06-10-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

Where are you that they still have it?!?! I heard that Ian had cleared out all the stores in Central Florida!

And Iowa.

replicant_argent · 06-01-2009, 10:16 PM

gonna find a way to block this thread.

06-08-2009, 07:12 PM

I'm glad Zaya is expensive and I'm married or else ...

I like this stuff too much.

DMK · 06-08-2009, 07:21 PM

I'm curious what the taste difference is between the two....
I've got a bottle of Trinidad from KidRock, but haven't tried the other.

M1903A1 · 06-08-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DMK

I'm curious what the taste difference is between the two....
I've got a bottle of Trinidad from KidRock, but haven't tried the other.

From my recollection the taste difference is VERY pronounced. Lots more vanilla. That said...in its own right, I like it.

Old Sailor · 06-08-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DMK

I'm curious what the taste difference is between the two....
I've got a bottle of Trinidad from KidRock, but haven't tried the other.

Saturday

macpappy · 06-09-2009, 01:40 PM

I'm confused.
I have a bottle of Zaya Gran Reserva 12 year old rum. The label says its an aged blended rum blended from pure sugar cane and imported from Trinidad. It does have a strong vanilla flavor but not as overpowering to my taste as some find it.

No where on the label does it say "spiced" and it doesn't taste like any of the other spiced rums I've tried.

Other than that, I have smoked a couple of different cigars with it and find that it does overpower the medium body cigars I like.

BengalMan · 06-08-2009, 07:33 PM

DMK, see above posts, various opinions have been given.

04-06-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zaya Rum The old Zaya (Guatemala) is MUCH better than the new (Trinidad) version. I've had then side by side, and the Guatemalan version is smoother and the flavor doesn't overpower with Vanilla like I felt the Trinidad version does. My wife was lucky enough to find me a bottle of the Guatemalan version last Friday, and they may be able to get their hands on more for me, too. I seriously hope so. As for the cigars I've paired it with, it has gone well with everything I've smoked with it. Fuente to DPG to other island smokes. Just an all around outstanding sipping rum (or it used to be before the move, IMO).

04-07-2009, 12:15 PM	#4
Nelson Herfosus addictus Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: agua, fango y factorias! Posts: 44 Trading: (0)	Re: Zaya Rum I agree. Guatemala makes some of the world's finest rums. Zaya in my opinion, goes well with a PSD4. It's one of my favorite pairings, not because the flavors compliment each other, but because they contrast each other. Experiment with any other medium body cigar, you will be surprise that it lends itself well to a range of flavor profiles. Have fun finding your own favorite __________________ "You know God loves you when your cigars burns even" Nely, at a S. Florida Herf, under the influence of rum.

05-30-2009, 10:53 AM	#5
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Zaya Rum I finally found some current production Zaya at my old source about a week ago. At first I was very disappointed...the vanilla flavor is MUCH stronger than either Zacapa 23 or what I remember of the old Zaya. As I've had it over time, I'm not so disappointed anymore. I wouldn't pair it up with a cigar at this point--I find it tends to overpower the flavor--but on its own I think it's great. I would almost call it a dessert rum. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

05-30-2009, 11:07 AM	#6
TanithT Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: T Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 692 Trading: (26)	Re: Zaya Rum For a spiced rum with intense vanilla notes, try Sailor Jerry. I found that to be a pleasant cigar pairing if you enjoy that flavor.

05-30-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zaya Rum I still have several bottles of the original Zaya, I love the stuff.

06-01-2009, 09:53 PM	#11
CueTheMusic Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeremy Location: Surrounded by corn Posts: 81 Trading: (2)	Re: Zaya Rum My liquor store still has a good number of the Guatemalan stuff. I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Keep thinking the next bottle will be my last, but then they keep putting more out on the shelf.

06-01-2009, 10:16 PM	#14
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Zaya Rum gonna find a way to block this thread. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

06-08-2009, 07:12 PM	#15
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zaya Rum I'm glad Zaya is expensive and I'm married or else ... I like this stuff too much.

06-08-2009, 07:21 PM	#16
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Zaya Rum I'm curious what the taste difference is between the two.... I've got a bottle of Trinidad from KidRock, but haven't tried the other. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

06-09-2009, 01:40 PM	#19
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Zaya Rum I'm confused. I have a bottle of Zaya Gran Reserva 12 year old rum. The label says its an aged blended rum blended from pure sugar cane and imported from Trinidad. It does have a strong vanilla flavor but not as overpowering to my taste as some find it. No where on the label does it say "spiced" and it doesn't taste like any of the other spiced rums I've tried. Other than that, I have smoked a couple of different cigars with it and find that it does overpower the medium body cigars I like. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

06-08-2009, 07:33 PM	#20
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Zaya Rum DMK, see above posts, various opinions have been given.