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Zaka Panama
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A newcomer-friendly, Spanish-style Panama rum that’s light, sweet and easygoing. Expect soft molasses, caramel, a touch of wood, cocoa and dried fruit. RumX members see it as pleasant, no-fuss everyday sipping.
The community says- Easy sipping
- Sweet molasses notes
- Keep in mind: Quite simple
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How does Zaka Panama taste?
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Light, sweet everyday Panama sipper A solid, easygoing Panama sipper: light body, sweet molasses and caramel with hints of wood and chocolate. Community sees it as pleasant but unremarkable, especially considering the price.
Those who enjoy soft, sweet Spanish-style rums (Abuelo, Zacapa style) and want an uncomplicated, light sipper for casual evenings.
Enthusiasts seeking high complexity, dry profiles, or strong character; value hunters may also be disappointed by the price-to-quality ratio.
Style & occasion: Mature & oaky
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3 of 15 left detailed tasting impressions
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Buying advice
Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after mature, oaky rums.
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What does the community say?
15 community reviews
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Review by Godspeed
Very light and quite pleasant, this rum comes from the Varela Hermanos distillery in Panama (known for its Abuelo rums in particular). I don't buy Spanish-style rums with the expectation of having a flavor bomb where every taste takes me on a journey. No, they have their special place and are much appreciated by me as good companions when you want to sip something easy and unpretentious. This rum does the job brilliantly. If one wanted to be a little combative one could say that this is no more than an abuelo 7 ans (from 31€) with a noveau jolie bouteille sold for 62€. But I'm going to be a little more charitable than that because I love discovering and helping a new small bottler like Zaka. Hope to see more of them in the future. It's far from the quality of my favorite Dominican Republic brands, but in the end it's not a failure either. Pleasant Spanish, no more and no less. See you next time guys 😉
Review by Émile Shevek
Typically sweet and molasses-like an Abuelo, there are also some faint woody, chocolate and slightly spicy notes with dried fruit, but it leaves a lot to be desired
Review by JonasTh
A little softer in flavor than Zaka Trinidad. Okay
Review by Kenny Denruyter
Smell not typical rum, little too much ethanol smell for me at first; tastes completely different than it smells. Tastes great.
Expert reviews
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Expert review by RumRock
Read full review ›Until recently, a practically unknown brand to me. However, at a price under 1000 CZK, it's a very interesting endeavor. I like the design, the rums have their story and tradition, and they contain no artificial additives.
Zaka Panama at live auctions
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33 bottles logged by 29 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
21% opened, 5 emptied.
What does Zaka Panama cost?
Community paid 34–51 €.
Current best price: 64.00 € – above the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 36 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
33 purchased · 19 tasted · 9 wishlist · as of
Details about Zaka Panama
A Column Still Rum from Panama, at 42%.
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