Zaya Rum

elderboy02 · 04-04-2009, 04:51 PM

I bought a bottle of Zaya rum today

what cigars do you think pair best with Zaya?

Right now I am thinking a Cabaiguan Guapo.

Thanks!
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King James · 04-04-2009, 04:54 PM

That should work

. I love Zaya

The Professor · 04-04-2009, 04:56 PM

Um... let me think about that.

ANY cigar pairs well with Zaya.

Mark C · 04-05-2009, 09:18 PM

Zaya's pretty flavorful, I'd stay away from the mild smokes.

M1903A1 · 04-05-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

Zaya's pretty flavorful, I'd stay away from the mild smokes.

Hey, if you don't like your stick, ramp up the Zaya!!

TripleF · 04-05-2009, 09:26 PM

Pretty much anything as far as I'm concerned!

cle_smoker · 04-05-2009, 09:36 PM

I had a glass of Zaya with a fellow member here and it was fantastic. I can see it pairing with anything.

Sauer Grapes · 04-05-2009, 09:39 PM

The Vegas crew, livewire actually, introduced me to Zaya. It was fantastic and I usually don't like liquor straight or on the rocks.

Supposedly it used to be even better before they switched distilleries.

04-05-2009, 09:44 PM

Better? Different? It's still some of the best. I love Zaya straight. I would stay away from the peppery sticks but it doesn't really matter.

awsmith4 · 04-06-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Um... let me think about that.

ANY cigar pairs well with Zaya.

marge796 · 04-06-2009, 02:42 AM

I have never had Zaya before. Is it a spiced rum? Or on the rocks with a mixer kinda rum?

Thanks,

Chris....

Savvy · 04-06-2009, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by marge796

I have never had Zaya before. Is it a spiced rum? Or on the rocks with a mixer kinda rum?

Thanks,

Chris....

Straight up neat sipping rum. It is a spiced rum. I've had both bottles from Trinidad (New) and Guatemala (Old). They're both great, but the old stuff was just a little bit better. It definitely pairs well with cigars.

md4958 · 04-06-2009, 09:06 AM

Zaya is probably the best rum Ive had thus far. Dont mix it, its excellent straight. It has a wonderful bouquet of vanilla.

Tim has a bottle stashed in our locker at the lounge, and I must say that I enjoy partaking in his purchase (I got him a bottle of Havana club as a payback).

The only problem I find is that the rum is so flavorful, that all I taste is the Zaya when I smoke. My last experience was with an inch of Zaya and a Mag 50. I couldnt enjoy the flavor of the Mag 50 because it was overpowered by the rum.

tsolomon · 04-06-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

Zaya's pretty flavorful, I'd stay away from the mild smokes.

BeerAdvocate · 04-06-2009, 09:37 AM

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

elderboy02 · 04-06-2009, 09:37 AM

Hmmm.... I had some Zaya with a SCdlH El Principe on Saturday and all I tasted was the Zaya. Maybe I shouldn't pair it with cigars

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.

md4958 · 04-06-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Hmmm.... I had some Zaya with a SCdlH El Principe on Saturday and all I tasted was the Zaya. Maybe I shouldn't pair it with cigars

thats what Im saying Dan! The Zaya doesnt require any accompaniment... actually, it steals the show!

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, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Professor

Um... let me think about that.

ANY cigar pairs well with Zaya.

Yeap totally agree and on another note you should try Zacapa centenario, Diplomatico reserve, and Havana club...hehehe

04-04-2009, 04:51 PM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Zaya Rum I bought a bottle of Zaya rum today what cigars do you think pair best with Zaya? Right now I am thinking a Cabaiguan Guapo. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Zaya Rum That should work . I love Zaya __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

04-04-2009, 04:56 PM	#3
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: Zaya Rum Um... let me think about that. ANY cigar pairs well with Zaya. __________________ ~Dokk Join the CA Lottery (clicky). It's fun!!!

04-05-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Zaya Rum Zaya's pretty flavorful, I'd stay away from the mild smokes.

04-05-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Zaya Rum Pretty much anything as far as I'm concerned! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

04-05-2009, 09:36 PM	#7
cle_smoker Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Robert Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 403 Trading: (1)	Re: Zaya Rum I had a glass of Zaya with a fellow member here and it was fantastic. I can see it pairing with anything.

04-05-2009, 09:39 PM	#8
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Zaya Rum The Vegas crew, livewire actually, introduced me to Zaya. It was fantastic and I usually don't like liquor straight or on the rocks. Supposedly it used to be even better before they switched distilleries.

04-05-2009, 09:44 PM	#9
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zaya Rum Better? Different? It's still some of the best. I love Zaya straight. I would stay away from the peppery sticks but it doesn't really matter.

04-06-2009, 02:42 AM	#11
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Zaya Rum I have never had Zaya before. Is it a spiced rum? Or on the rocks with a mixer kinda rum? Thanks, Chris.... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

04-06-2009, 09:06 AM	#13
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Zaya Rum Zaya is probably the best rum Ive had thus far. Dont mix it, its excellent straight. It has a wonderful bouquet of vanilla. Tim has a bottle stashed in our locker at the lounge, and I must say that I enjoy partaking in his purchase (I got him a bottle of Havana club as a payback). The only problem I find is that the rum is so flavorful, that all I taste is the Zaya when I smoke. My last experience was with an inch of Zaya and a Mag 50. I couldnt enjoy the flavor of the Mag 50 because it was overpowered by the rum. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

04-06-2009, 09:37 AM	#15
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Zaya Rum I wish I could get Zaya where I live. The best I can get is Zacapa 23 so its my favorite thus far! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-06-2009, 09:37 AM	#16
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Zaya Rum Hmmm.... I had some Zaya with a SCdlH El Principe on Saturday and all I tasted was the Zaya. Maybe I shouldn't pair it with cigars

04-06-2009, 12:48 PM	#19
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).