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Finally bought some today, good stuff. It's a nice sipping rum and thinking of having a small glass with a cigar later tonight.

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Come on over sometime, I can change your mind :banger

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Todd (what's up my friend?), let me introduce you to my favorite Saint of all time,

http://www.klwines.com/images/skus/1011620x.jpg

:tu

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I think it was way better before they switched. I am kicking myself for not stocking up on the old stuff.:(

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If this rum was better before I cannot fathom it. The "new" one is fantastic. I just had another glass now. :dr

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I know I've said it before, but I've had them side by side, and the old stuff wins, hands down. It's smoother and more refined. The new stuff has a bite that the old version does not have. Additionally, the Trinidad (new) version has a significantly more pronounced vanilla flavor/aroma to it. I guess I have been spoiled in that I was introduced to it before the move to Trinidad. As others have stated, I wish I would have stocked up more before the move.

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I might take you up on that sometime. :dance:

Ronnie, how's it going my friend? I'm open to trying anything, especially if it comes with your high regards. :D

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Everyone at my herf loved the older version, bottle is empty now.

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Thanks for rubbing it in Dave. I wish I could have made it :mad:

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I think Zacapa is pretty close to the Guat. Zaya. I like Ron Centenario more than those anyway. Money and wife keep me from drinking $100 a week.

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BLASPHEMOUS! :confused:

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:r
Taste is entirely subjective.
They are all very good.

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Yeah yeah yeah

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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.

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I was able to pull some favors....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...omplete005.jpg

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get these out today...but they will be headed out VERY soon!!

:banger

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How much would it cost to hijack that shipment, tobii!?!?!?!?!?!?

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So after discussing this today, here is what I found:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_WzSZoBJDIGQ/Sj...90622-1425.jpg

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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. :)

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:dr :dr :dr :dr

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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

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OH MY!!:dr

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Tobi,

What can I say but thanks a ton for the very kind gesture! Opening up the FedEx box and seeing a massive Pelican case with two bottles of Guatemalan Zaya as pictured above!! Your a marked man Tobii, and I will be hitting you back and it will hurt!

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:dr:dr:dr:dr:dr

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

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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... :mad:

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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:dance::dance::dance:

IT MADE IT!!!!!

AWESOME!!!!!!

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Indeed it did, thanks again brother. It's your ass though.....

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

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.

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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? :)

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

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

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

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

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Well, my store is now Trinidad only...

BengalMan must have cleaned them out of the Guatemalan. :D

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

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We accumulate Zaya in packs. :)

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Still no luck getting Guatemalan Zaya around here... :sad

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Ian has them all!!:r:r

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Duuung I hve a bottle or two to trade if you want one :)

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I honeymooned in Jamaica, so Appleton Estate always has a place in my heart. :)

It was in EVERYTHING they made down there! Rum sausage, rum syrup, rum w/a shot of rum. :D

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You're both still @ssholes. :p

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That's the best way to have it!

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I still stop in liquor stores I have never been in when traveling around town for work. I imagine they think I am some kind of whackjob when I go to the rum section, scan the top row, and look like someone killed my dog and dejectedly walk out.

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Me too.:tpd:

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Same here, Pete

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I love Zaya, the new and old blend

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had some Zaya just they other day herfing w/s0lefulone....awesome!

i'm more of a scotch and bourbon guy w/my cigars but the Zaya was pure bliss

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Grabbed my first bottle two days ago. Trinidad version, Gran Reserva 12 year old. Sipping some of this right now. Good stuff!