Here ya go, Darrell. :-)

http://shoppersvineyard.com/1/56119/...A-ESPECIAL-RUM
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They have a nice selection of rums there, Tom. I just spent a few minutes perusing and there are a few premium looking rums that look interesting. I need to go to the Ministry and do some research, evidently.
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Anyone actually taste the Ron Zacapa XO and can say how it compares to the Ron Zacapa 23 Anos? For my money that's my favorite, and the smoothest of all I think...how does the XO compare?
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I can't speak from experience...yet. But I understand it is a little less sweet, and more complex. Hopefully I review it from experience in a few days.
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I haven't opened my bottle of the RZ XO yet. Waiting for Tom to show up on the patio. :-)
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That an invite? :-)
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Always brother
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I like the 23 best, but at 37 to 44 a bottle.....its hard (& $$) to keep at lot of it on hand to drink daily
Zaya 12yr makes a great everyday rum at only about 27 to 33 a bottle

not that I like rum or know what I'm talking about
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for about 23 dollars the Appleton Estate Reserve is a nice sipper
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:-)
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Picked up some Ron Pampero Anejo in a leather bag today. Will post some sort of review later. :-)
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Dave ESQ is coming over tonight for a smoke, think I will break open the Zacapa XO and give it a shot. :-)
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Cruzan Single Barrel < Zaya, by far.
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Depends what you like. I'm a fan of both, but they're different styles, apples and oranges really. CSB is cheaper though :-)
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Tried the Zacapa XO...smoothest rum I have ever had. Not as sweet as the Zacapa 23, and a perfect complement for a cigar. :-)
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OK, have tried the Black Seal, and it is tasty. Was given a bottle of Brugal Anejo by a brother on the board and have enjoyed a bit of that.

Now, here's the dilemna. I tasted the Zaya, wanted to get some of my own. So, I've been looking for some Zaya & Ron Zacapa, but noplace nearby (within an hour drive) has them.

I did find a bottle of the Pyrat XO for $26 so I snagged that and had some with an Oliva Connecticut Lonsdale today - very nice pairing. I kind of like the citrusy notes in this rum.
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Hitimewine.net normally has both and will ship to your state. They are a real brick & mortar retailer and not virtual.
(I have no affiliation with said vendor)
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Thanks. They have some very nice prices there. If I had not bought the bottle yesterday...

I have bookmarked it and will get back there at a later date.

Peace of the Lord be with you.
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Me too, but I hate the vanilla notes in the new Zaya. Funny how things work.
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Zaya is a good everyday rum for me (beats the hell outta mosts)
Zappa 23 or Centenario XX for special events/herfs/when I feel like something better
(none of above as mixers, straight up only)
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