Ron Zacapa question

chenvt · 11-28-2009, 09:28 AM

So I'm trying to choose between the Ron Zacapa 23 and the XO. The 15 anos is my go-to rum, but I'm trying to branch out a bit. I'll be making a quick trip out and then back so I'll be picking these up duty free.. I'm interested in the tasting notes between the two and if there's really a large difference between the 23 and the XO.

I'm leaning towards the XO personally since I'll be able to pick it up duty free for only a wee bit more than it would be to pick up the 23 in the liquor shop back home..

ThankS!

icehog3 · 11-28-2009, 10:58 AM

I have only had the 23 so I can't speak to the comparison, but the 23 is great, Dan.

coach · 11-28-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I have only had the 23 so I can't speak to the comparison, but the 23 is great, Dan.

you had 15 at The Shack...oh wait you couldn't taste it.....

icehog3 · 11-28-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by coach

you had 15 at The Shack...oh wait you couldn't taste it.....

Dan is asking about the 23 Vs. the XO, wise guy.

11-28-2009, 11:32 AM

If someone were to send me a bottle of each I will be happy to do a review.

St. Lou Stu · 11-28-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by coach

you had 15 at The Shack...oh wait you couldn't taste it.....

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Dan is asking about the 23 Vs. the XO, wise guy.

Still.... that was

funny.
Oh, wait... I know..... it was the cold medicine.

Never had the XO myself either Dan.

Looks like your going to be the one edjumacating us.

icehog3 · 11-28-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Still.... that was

funny.
Oh, wait... I know..... it was the cold medicine.

Never had the XO myself either Dan.

Looks like your going to be the one edjumacating us.

I could almost hear Dean Wormer speaking to me at the Shack...

"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, Son...."

Mark C · 11-28-2009, 07:08 PM

I say get the XO, partly for the reason you mentioned, and partly because it seems harder to find. At least it near me, it's nowhere to be seen.

chenvt · 11-28-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

I say get the XO, partly for the reason you mentioned, and partly because it seems harder to find. At least it near me, it's nowhere to be seen.

that's a good point.. I've seen the 23 in a store in Washington DC, so I could probably get that, but I'd never seen the XO until at a duty free..

Parshooter · 11-30-2009, 03:10 PM

I have both. I would go for the XO if the cost is close. Not a $50 difference, that I can tell, but it's nice to have variety.
I recently saw the XO at a Total Wines store in Atlanta ($89). Haven't seen it before, anywhere, so if you have the opportunity to get it, go for it

11-28-2009, 09:28 AM	#1
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Ron Zacapa question So I'm trying to choose between the Ron Zacapa 23 and the XO. The 15 anos is my go-to rum, but I'm trying to branch out a bit. I'll be making a quick trip out and then back so I'll be picking these up duty free.. I'm interested in the tasting notes between the two and if there's really a large difference between the 23 and the XO. I'm leaning towards the XO personally since I'll be able to pick it up duty free for only a wee bit more than it would be to pick up the 23 in the liquor shop back home.. ThankS!

11-28-2009, 10:58 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Ron Zacapa question I have only had the 23 so I can't speak to the comparison, but the 23 is great, Dan. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-28-2009, 11:32 AM	#5
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ron Zacapa question If someone were to send me a bottle of each I will be happy to do a review.

11-28-2009, 07:08 PM	#8
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Ron Zacapa question I say get the XO, partly for the reason you mentioned, and partly because it seems harder to find. At least it near me, it's nowhere to be seen.

11-30-2009, 03:10 PM	#10
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Ron Zacapa question I have both. I would go for the XO if the cost is close. Not a $50 difference, that I can tell, but it's nice to have variety. I recently saw the XO at a Total Wines store in Atlanta ($89). Haven't seen it before, anywhere, so if you have the opportunity to get it, go for it __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.