seville23 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 So, I'm thinking of purchasing my first bottle of Zacapa. Do I go for Zacapa 23 or the XO? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullMontecristo Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Get the XO if you have the extra scratch otherwise the Zacapa 23 is every bit as good, to me any ways. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetary Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 IMO: Start with the 23. If you like it, buy the XO and compare yourself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafabrica Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 both! what's another $40 when buying the XO? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsolomon Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I would get one of each! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 22 minutes ago, tsolomon said: I would get one of each! Or two of each.... just in case there's extended testing necessary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPfit Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 23. It's fantastic. So is the XO; but I keep 23 on hand at all times and rarely restock the XO (it does go fast however). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 XO hands down for me. Best rum I've ever tried. Not a fan of the 23. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 XO for me ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I've had (have) the 23 and enjoy it and recently picked up a bottle of the XO but have not cracked it yet. Looking forward to trying it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 My preference? 23 is good for mixing in a cocktail such as a Rum Old-fashioned. XO is best enjoyed neat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea8 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I enjoy the 23 with a cube of ice and the xo neat. Get both and check out your preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 My last bottle of XO smelled like solvent - never again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Had both recently, as part of my first foray into pairing rum with cigars....a brilliant match BTW. I thought the XO was excellent, but the 23 was ridiculously close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I can not speak on 23 or XO because I just started drinking rum about 6 months ago. What I came across and bought for the first time was "Plantation" Barbados Rum aged 5 years. And from talking to others and reading some internet comments for the money ($23.00 USD 750 Mil.) this rum is very good price and quality wise. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Just got a bottle of 23 because it was on the shelf and a rare find around here. I am more of a bourbon drinker but I have collector fever. I admit it. This is actually kind of funny. We like the rums from Guyana in short fat bottles? Been a while. Here's one.. But I did not know it is selling for £188 now on the site where this photo is from. Yikes! Better keep my kids away from it lol. Enjoy whichever rum you choose. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2skinny Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Z23, Zaya, and Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva are all excellent with a cigar. The Diplomatico would have to be my favorite by a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Just to confuse matters there are these as well I agree with the guys above love the 23 but xo is far superior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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