Good comparison, I prefer Santa Teresa indeed. By the way I suggest you to try Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia...that is my favourite one. Another fantastic one is the Ron Dos Maderas 5+5. On the podium also the Rhum J.M. XO from Martinique, spectacular!
Big RZ23 fan but love your review. Now I NEED to try Santa Teresa. Great taste review I wish I had both sitting in front of me to taste simultaneously. Thank you!
You should try Cuban Rum ( not diluted much in sugars ) and you will feel the difference. Ron Santiago 11 years Extra Añejo or Havana Club Selección de Maestros, I’ve tried that Zacapa and I just got hit and tried the Santa Teresa, very good rums but they are heavy In sugars. Nevertheless good rums.
Εχω κανει 4 δοκιμες Santa Tereza 1796 χωρις να αγορασω μπουκαλι. Ron Zacapa 23 αγορασα με τη πρωτη δοκιμη.Εχω 30 μπουκαλια ρουμι ολα με δοκιμη αλλα το Santa Tereza ακομη το σκεφτομαι (δυσκολη αποφαση)
I found your review, really enjoyed it. Yes, I tasted the Vaval once, but quite a while ago. More recently I've had a bottle of the Sajous and I currently have the Casimir. They're all incredible, and evolve so much once the bottle has been opened.
@@ReadySetRum I just did a blind tasting with the doorlys 14 and el Dorado 12. There wasn't much in it between the two except the doorlys was higher proof. Considering the doorlys was £62 and the el Dorado was £38 it was much closer than I expected thanks Andrew
Right now honestly, my favorite rums are the El Dorado 12 year and the Doorlys 12yr. Both are excellent. Earthy oak and smoky for whisky lovers like myself. I’ve never had RZ, but i think im going to have to buy the RZ negra centenario.
I like that you included 'easy to find' as a comparison criteria. What good is a recommendation if I can't buy it ? Good genuine comparison, I'm subscribed
Santa teresa is my go to rum (gran reserva) which is a tier down from the 1796 but it is still excellent for most parties and events. I do get the 1796 for more fancy occasions. I actually visited the facility where santa teresa is made a few times and its a beautiful place, very traditional, they really care about the product.
Santa Teresa GREAT rum, you should try rum from the house Carúpano and Diplomático this are the top notch in the business another good Venezuelan rum is Cacique Leyenda... Hope your channel grows more everyday you just gained a new subscriber here! 🇯🇲🇻🇪
@@ReadySetRum you will have to search for it in Florida i live in Venezuela but some friends I Know they find Venezuelan rums in Florida... Hope you find one Carúpano centenary 21 or a Carúpano Zafra
Thank you. They both really evolve over time. The Santa Teresa grew in flavor, the the Ron Zacapa changed from chocolate bitter notes to whiskey forward notes.
Another very good review & comparison. I think the Zacapa sells alot more, though it's believed to have added sugar. Diplomatico (Venezuela) vs Dictador (Colombia) is another good comparison too.
Two very good rums in my opinion. The Zacapa is more on the sweet side, toffee and caramel flavors. The Santa Teresa has a more dry and woody flavor. I recommend the Dictador 21 from Colombia as well.
That Ron Zacapa 23 has a special place in my heart... I’ve opened it last but first to go of all my rums...You should always have something to cleanse the palate between each rum....Ron Zacapa 23 is a staple on my bar, I don’t care for the added sugar but it’s really enjoyable 👍🏽🥃🇰🇳🇻🇮
@@ReadySetRum your point about whisky is an interesting one. If a diehard whisky fan poured you a dram of Laphroaig 16 or The Balvenie 12, and you then proceeded to add a spoonful of sugar to the glass, you'd probably be shown the door 😅
I’m a whiskey (scotch, bourbon, Irish, etc) agave spirit (tequila, mezcal, etc) and rum fan... I appreciate the three categories for their uniqueness... it’s about drinking what you like, the way you like 👍🏽🇰🇳🇻🇮🥃
I agree with you the taste is decent but nothing all that special. Now the packaging is a whole new story. I wish the rum match up to the packaging. The color is beautiful but it just needs a bigger flavor. I read where it's made to be a dry style and I would say that is accurate but I will pass once mine is empty. The Dos Maderas 5+5 will be better money spent.
I think people tend to gravitate towards the Zacappa due to thought of it being a 23yr old rum . Great marketing by them I would say. I think the Zacappa XO is better than the 23 and the Teresa. My opinion though. By the way, great channel. 👍
The Zacappa XO is definitely better, it's not even comparable. But for the price of the XO you can buy a Zacappa 23, a Teresa 1796, and you still get change in your pocket.
When it comes to Zacapa 23-it's definitely not "my cup of tea" due to much sweetness. I prefer rums on the drier profile cause consuming tons of sugar ruins people's health and sugar is more dangereos for health than drinks of spirits (by measure of course)
Not a fan of either rum, but there is a special place reserved in hell for Zacapa for a number of reasons. 1. They add about 20 grams per litre of sugar, so clearly hiding some god awful harshness (Should it still be called rum with that much sugar added?). 2. Fooling your average consumer by putting a 23 on the bottle making consumers think it's aged 23years when it's actually solera aged. (I'm a firm believer that the age statement on the bottle should be the youngest rum in the bottle, which is the rule for whisky) 3. It is massively overpriced. A rum that is quite young with so many additives could easily be sold for $20 a bottle, but just like "premium" vodka, the marketing department have done a fantastic job in brainwashing the consumer into believing this is a premium rum.
I host happy hours at my job and I explained to them what the 23 means. They were surprised to say the least, I just accept it for what it is, a not 23 year old, sweetened column still rum.
I am a long time Zacapa 23 drinker. Have loved the taste even though there is a bit of a burn. In the last 2 years I’ve received 2 bottles of Zacapa XO as gifts and I thought I was in heaven. No burn and fantastic taste neat. On a recent trip to Punta Cana the resort was out of XO so I asked for something similar. Fir half the price they gave me a Santa Theresa 1796. WOW is all I’ve got to say. Equal to the XO in taste and here in Florida I can get a bottle fir $40 compared to $110 for the XO. I guess I’ve found my new sipper!
Good comparison, I prefer Santa Teresa indeed.
By the way I suggest you to try Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia...that is my favourite one.
Another fantastic one is the Ron Dos Maderas 5+5.
On the podium also the Rhum J.M. XO from Martinique, spectacular!
Loved your review! Thoroughly enjoyed the struggle you went through.
Thank you.
Excellent comparison. I would like you to drink the rum Diplomático which is very delicious and soft
Big RZ23 fan but love your review. Now I NEED to try Santa Teresa. Great taste review I wish I had both sitting in front of me to taste simultaneously. Thank you!
You should try Cuban Rum ( not diluted much in sugars ) and you will feel the difference. Ron Santiago 11 years Extra Añejo or Havana Club Selección de Maestros, I’ve tried that Zacapa and I just got hit and tried the Santa Teresa, very good rums but they are heavy In sugars. Nevertheless good rums.
I have a video of the Seleccion de Maestros. And more Cuban rums to come. I have 3-4 more Havana Clubs
@@ReadySetRum Rum Santiago is a much better overall Rum than Havana Club.
@@Jcauto-t4r I will try to get a bottle. Thanks for the tip.
Εχω κανει 4 δοκιμες Santa Tereza 1796 χωρις να αγορασω μπουκαλι. Ron Zacapa 23 αγορασα με τη πρωτη δοκιμη.Εχω 30 μπουκαλια ρουμι ολα με δοκιμη αλλα το Santa Tereza ακομη το σκεφτομαι (δυσκολη αποφαση)
Oh snap, so glad to see the Clairin Vaval on the shelf behind you!
Yes. I did a review. Check my channel for the review. Have you tried it?
I found your review, really enjoyed it. Yes, I tasted the Vaval once, but quite a while ago. More recently I've had a bottle of the Sajous and I currently have the Casimir. They're all incredible, and evolve so much once the bottle has been opened.
@@charlesbarstow319 so true. I tasted a Vaval recently and it tasted nothing like my bottle. But I am wondering if it would evolve like mine did.
Thanks for great review!
Just tried to decide, what to buy. Now it's clear, I'm going to get them both.
😂 after buying them both, let me know what you think and what flavors you got.
@@ReadySetRum Roger that👍
Santa Teresa all the way mate! ;)
Just bought the new el Dorado 12 and it is fantastic. It almost reminds me of doorlys. I could not believe how easy sipping it was for £38
Nice. I never thought to compare it to Doorly’s. I will have to look into that comparison.
@@ReadySetRum I just did a blind tasting with the doorlys 14 and el Dorado 12. There wasn't much in it between the two except the doorlys was higher proof. Considering the doorlys was £62 and the el Dorado was £38 it was much closer than I expected thanks Andrew
@@andrewmainprice2179 nice. I wish I could do this comparison. But Doorly’s 14 year is not available
Right now honestly, my favorite rums are the El Dorado 12 year and the Doorlys 12yr. Both are excellent. Earthy oak and smoky for whisky lovers like myself. I’ve never had RZ, but i think im going to have to buy the RZ negra centenario.
I like that you included 'easy to find' as a comparison criteria. What good is a recommendation if I can't buy it ? Good genuine comparison, I'm subscribed
Thank you. I try my best.
Santa teresa is my go to rum (gran reserva) which is a tier down from the 1796 but it is still excellent for most parties and events. I do get the 1796 for more fancy occasions. I actually visited the facility where santa teresa is made a few times and its a beautiful place, very traditional, they really care about the product.
Nice, I never tried the Gran Reserva. There are so many rums, not enough time. Cheers 🥃
Santa Teresa GREAT rum, you should try rum from the house Carúpano and Diplomático this are the top notch in the business another good Venezuelan rum is Cacique Leyenda... Hope your channel grows more everyday you just gained a new subscriber here! 🇯🇲🇻🇪
Great! Thank you 😊 I have not found the Leyenda and the Carupano in the US. But I will continue my search.
@@ReadySetRum you will have to search for it in Florida i live in Venezuela but some friends I Know they find Venezuelan rums in Florida... Hope you find one Carúpano centenary 21 or a Carúpano Zafra
@@pierrewhite5199 Zafra! I have seen that one around. I should get me a bottle. I always see it, but have not heard much about it.
Great comparison! I don't have either of these, but based on this I am going to try the Santa Teresa, just because it sounds interesting. Thanks!
Thank you. They both really evolve over time. The Santa Teresa grew in flavor, the the Ron Zacapa changed from chocolate bitter notes to whiskey forward notes.
Another very good review & comparison. I think the Zacapa sells alot more, though it's believed to have added sugar. Diplomatico (Venezuela) vs Dictador (Colombia) is another good comparison too.
Thanks for the tip. I did want to compare the Diplomatico to another rum, I will look at getting the Dictador. Cheers.
Two very good rums in my opinion. The Zacapa is more on the sweet side, toffee and caramel flavors. The Santa Teresa has a more dry and woody flavor. I recommend the Dictador 21 from Colombia as well.
I have seen that rum but never tried it
That Ron Zacapa 23 has a special place in my heart... I’ve opened it last but first to go of all my rums...You should always have something to cleanse the palate between each rum....Ron Zacapa 23 is a staple on my bar, I don’t care for the added sugar but it’s really enjoyable 👍🏽🥃🇰🇳🇻🇮
That’s understandable. As you see I didn’t pay the sugar part much attention. It had a unique whiskey flavor which I appreciated. Cheers.
@@ReadySetRum your point about whisky is an interesting one. If a diehard whisky fan poured you a dram of Laphroaig 16 or The Balvenie 12, and you then proceeded to add a spoonful of sugar to the glass, you'd probably be shown the door 😅
@@Geedeecee1 😂 i knew you whiskey guys hate sugar. But that’s what the Zacapa taste like sweet whiskey 🥃 😂
@@ReadySetRum I am NOT, I repeat, am NOT a whisky fan 🤣
I’m a whiskey (scotch, bourbon, Irish, etc) agave spirit (tequila, mezcal, etc) and rum fan... I appreciate the three categories for their uniqueness... it’s about drinking what you like, the way you like 👍🏽🇰🇳🇻🇮🥃
I agree with you the taste is decent but nothing all that special. Now the packaging is a whole new story. I wish the rum match up to the packaging. The color is beautiful but it just needs a bigger flavor. I read where it's made to be a dry style and I would say that is accurate but I will pass once mine is empty. The Dos Maderas 5+5 will be better money spent.
I love Dos Maderas 5+5. I just got the Dos Mederas Seleccion is good.
I live in Venezuela and we drink this rum every week end it’s the best
Nice 👍🏾
I think people tend to gravitate towards the Zacappa due to thought of it being a 23yr old rum . Great marketing by them I would say. I think the Zacappa XO is better than the 23 and the Teresa. My opinion though.
By the way, great channel. 👍
Thanks. I have not tried the Zacapa XO. But I was able to find the Zacapa 12 at the Airport Duty Free.
Great dishonest marketing indeed!
The Zacappa XO is definitely better, it's not even comparable. But for the price of the XO you can buy a Zacappa 23, a Teresa 1796, and you still get change in your pocket.
When it comes to Zacapa 23-it's definitely not "my cup of tea" due to much sweetness. I prefer rums on the drier profile cause consuming tons of sugar ruins people's health and sugar is more dangereos for health than drinks of spirits (by measure of course)
The Santa T has a wonderful aroma…but then comes the thin mouth feel and metallic taste.
Thanks for another great review.
You are welcome. I too found it thin.
never seen the Teresa here but Zacapa has always been a buy for me. The Negra with a slight smokyness is a nice sipper especially chilled a bit.
I never tried the Negra, I definitely want to try it soon.
Barbancourt, Zacapa, Santa Teresa
Love the line up 😂
Not a fan of either rum, but there is a special place reserved in hell for Zacapa for a number of reasons.
1. They add about 20 grams per litre of sugar, so clearly hiding some god awful harshness (Should it still be called rum with that much sugar added?).
2. Fooling your average consumer by putting a 23 on the bottle making consumers think it's aged 23years when it's actually solera aged. (I'm a firm believer that the age statement on the bottle should be the youngest rum in the bottle, which is the rule for whisky)
3. It is massively overpriced. A rum that is quite young with so many additives could easily be sold for $20 a bottle, but just like "premium" vodka, the marketing department have done a fantastic job in brainwashing the consumer into believing this is a premium rum.
Zacapa23 as far as I know has 41 grams of sugar per liter
I host happy hours at my job and I explained to them what the 23 means. They were surprised to say the least, I just accept it for what it is, a not 23 year old, sweetened column still rum.
Good rum to taste but not necessary to have on the bar. I rather have doorlys, el dorado even diplomatico for the price.
I agree with you, but the Zacapa did have a unique taste after being open for a while. The Santa Teresa not so much.
@@ReadySetRum forgot to mention el pasador de oro. Since it's a zacapa product.
@@czrs85 el Pasador Del Oro, I did not know I should have compared the two. 😂 and I just poured the rest of the Zacapa into my infinity bottle.
@@ReadySetRum Guatemala only has three rum distilleries. But only one can export to the world from what I have read.
@@czrs85 okay. El Pasador, is a good rum. I drank it and Doorly’s 12 year back to back until both bottles were done.
I am a long time Zacapa 23 drinker. Have loved the taste even though there is a bit of a burn. In the last 2 years I’ve received 2 bottles of Zacapa XO as gifts and I thought I was in heaven. No burn and fantastic taste neat.
On a recent trip to Punta Cana the resort was out of XO so I asked for something similar. Fir half the price they gave me a Santa Theresa 1796. WOW is all I’ve got to say. Equal to the XO in taste and here in Florida I can get a bottle fir $40 compared to $110 for the XO. I guess I’ve found my new sipper!
I have never tried the Zacapa XO. I need to put on my list of things to try!