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Spiral Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Rum

Zaya
Gran Reserva 12 Rum
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Dark rich bronze.
 
Smell / Nose
Seductive nose full of juicy fruity aromas such as baked apple and pear with a hint of vanilla.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Mildly sweet aroma followed by vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and aok barrel spices.
 
Finish
A long and profound finish with hints of Caramel and just a bit of smoke.
Price:
$28.99
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Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Rum is adored for its vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and apple flavor notes.

This Rum is carefully distilled at Zaya distillery, Trinidad and Tobago.

Based on 204 votes, the average rating for Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Rum is 7.6/10.

Top reviews for Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Rum:

— Best rum on my shelf

— Great sipping rum and a crowd favorite, we go through a bottle of this each week at volleyball.

— The best sipping rum there is

Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Rum

(0.75l, 40%)


7.6/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Rum
Colby
Colby,
Great rum, high value for the price.
 
Merik
Merik,
Not a supper for me. Wintergreen and mouth wash is not my idea of good rum..
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
Heavy on the spices, nice vanilla flavor and subtle fruit flavor
 
Evan
Evan,
A tad too sweet and a ton of natural vanilla. Great aftertastes, can drink neat! Dip a cigar in this and enjoy. My bar’s house rum.
 
Rebecca
Rebecca,
This used to be so good to have on the rocks
 
Will
Will,
When someone asks me what I recommend as a good rum, this is it. I tell them its the best balance of price and quality. Sure, there better rums, but the price you pay for Zaya makes it the best choice for someone looking to start a collection
 
Shawn
Shawn,
Best rum I’ve ever had
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Best rum on my shelf
 
Fabian
Fabian,
The nose is bold and round; with a distinct fruity/spicy character. A bakery aroma permeates the bouquet. The palate reveals molasses, butterscotch and sarsaparilla. This Rum is sweet and flavorful. There is a distinct hint of copper penny that ascends to the roof of the mouth midway though—leading to a dry and satisfying finish. The mouthfeel is on the oily side.
 
Ajay
Ajay,
Smooth velvety not too spicy. You can taste the extra years. very good rum for the price, not an elite top-shelf rum but knocking on the door and an impressive go to for high end rum cocktails.
 
Dave
Dave,
Really very good a dn drinks like a scotch. Used in a mahattan for a twist. Pretty damn good with a cherry and one ice cube.
 
WAYNE
WAYNE,
My go to rum.
 
guest
guest,
Quality sipping rum of burnt molasses, raisin and black licorice. It’s a touch alcohol forward on its taste and its mild burn. This rum may not to be everyone’s liking that is for certain. Not one of my favorites but it’s a solid rum.
 
Janet
Janet,
My favorite and go-to rum. Love the perfect hit of sweetness via the hint of caramel.
 
Jose
Jose,
excellent
 
Michael
Michael,
Disappointing, overly sweet with an artificial caramel flavor dominating and a lingering medicinal flavor. Not undrinkable, but only just.
 
Robert
Robert,
This use to be a great rum. Within the last year or so it became sweeter. We are really missing out on something special. A few years ago it was excellent.
 
Andilee
Andilee,
Very sweet but flavorful rum!! I’d definitely purchase this for sipping or mixed cocktails.
 
Robert
Robert,
Very nice neat, although some may find it sweet depending on the pallet. But very smooth and I honestly think a value for good tasting rum. A must try.
Robert
Robert,
An update, they started making this sweeter. I got a bottle recently and it is indeed sweeter.
Evan
Evan,
This is a solid spiced rum. I don’t typically enjoy drinking rum neat, but I would try this neat any day. This has a lovely vanilla flavor too. Worth the somewhat high price.
 
Charles
Charles,
Wonderful taste with great flavor. Just the right amount of sweetness
 
Daniel
Daniel,
very smokey, i'm not a smoker so it was a little different I'll save for later when I'm ready for something different
 
Robert
Robert,
Great sipping rum and a crowd favorite, we go through a bottle of this each week at volleyball.
 
Dean
Dean,
Delicious rum blend. Strong of notes of banana's foster and pastries. Just the right amount of woodspice
 
Brittany
Brittany,
Pretty good for a run. Good for sipping. Aftertaste is a little strange
 
Jeremy
Jeremy,
The best sipping rum there is
 
Ian
Ian,
This was my first sipping rum many years ago. It's still an old favorite, at the price it is hard to beat. I consider this a 'daily drinker' but certainly not my favorite.
 
Jim
Jim,
Zaya is a good rum. I enjoyed it more when it was from Guatemala.
 
Michael
Michael,
Smooth, taste good, but a bit too sweet for our palate.
 
Jonathan
Jonathan,
"Nose - 4.50 Taste - 4.00 Aftertaste - 3.50 Overall - 3.90"
 
Amy
Amy,
Not a 12 Year Old Rum as stated, but in fact a "blend of 12 aged rums". False advertising at best, straight up deception at worst. Not a bad rum for a mixer, I just hate being lied to.
 
Paul
Paul,
Perfect dark and stormy rum. Brings the right sweetness to the bitter ginger beer and lime and you can go lite on the syrup. Easy sipping for summer nights.
 
Diana
Diana,
Love it in a Manhattan
 
Brita
Brita,
Very nice! Aged to perfection, not too sweet, nice spice, it’s back in my cart and I haven’t even finished the bottle!
 
Bill
Bill,
Not a rum drinker, but I do enjoy sipping this on occasion. Might also make a great island cocktail.
 
Anne
Anne,
First aged/blended rum, taken by surprise but a nice sipper with a great depth of flavor
 
Jeremiah
Jeremiah,
Love sipping this one.
 
James
James,
Very nice blended rum subtle oakiness and hits of spice
 
Scott
Scott,
This is now my favorite rum, both solo and mixed. The taste of vanilla is a LOT stronger than I was expecting, but it's not overpowering.
 
Michele
Michele,
nice sipper
 
Ian
Ian,
My favorite sipping rum.
 
Joshua
Joshua,
Sweetened rum with no real age statement. Where does it say minimum 12 year old rum? The label says “Blend of 12 Aged Rums”
 
Joshua
Joshua,
One of the best Rums I have ever had.
 
Justin
Justin,
This has been a staple in my home bar for rums. For the price there isn't anything better. It's even better than most rums I've tasted that are more expensive.
 
Antti
Antti,
It is an outstanding, 12 year old, blended, cane liqueur with an exceptionally smooth & balanced finish.
 
Victor
Victor,
Not a good sipping rum
 
Eric
Eric,
Not a good sipping rum - tasted more like cough syrup.
 
Michael
Michael,
Real smooth. Would definitely buy this again
 
Beth
Beth,
Caramel and apple.... great lingering aftertaste, smooth.
 
guest
guest,
Great taste, I recommend it on the rocks!
 
Christopher
Christopher,
Sweet vanilla for days...
 
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