Zaya Rum

04-06-2009, 11:48 AM

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, 01:56 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, 11:15 AM

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, 09:53 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.

04-06-2009, 11:48 AM	#1
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, 11:15 AM	#3
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, 09:53 AM	#4
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."