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T.D.L Zaya Rum Gran Reserva 12 Year Old
A newcomer-friendly, dessert‑style 12‑year molasses rum at 40%. RumX members describe it as a very sweet vanilla bomb with smooth molasses notes, better as a relaxed sipper on ice or mixer than a complex contemplative dram.
The community says- Very smooth
- Rich vanilla
- But: Very sweet
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How does T.D.L Zaya Rum Gran Reserva 12 Year Old taste?
Aggregated from 18 community reviews.
Sweet vanilla bomb sipper A well-liked, very sweet vanilla-driven rum. Smooth, easy to drink and enjoyable for those who want rich molasses and strong vanilla rather than depth or complexity.
Those who enjoy sweet, vanilla-forward rums that drink smoothly at 40% ABV and want a relaxed sipper or mixer without needing much complexity.
Drinkers seeking dry, complex, or naturally expressive rum profiles, and anyone who dislikes strong vanilla flavoring or dessert-level sweetness.
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How is T.D.L Zaya Rum Gran Reserva 12 Year Old rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.6 sits in the “Good” band. 66% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
44% rate it 8 or higher. 3 selected write-ups from 18 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Tom K
sweeter but fine
Review by Anton Krioukov
This is a vanilla bomb! If you like the taste of vanilla, you would like this rum. It is fairly smooth drinking and would probably go well over ice. It definitely tastes like they add vanilla flavoring, in my opinion. Very sweet and not terribly complex.
Review by Kayla Roy
This is a mostly vanilla drink. It tastes like how I expected vanilla extract to taste. Not bad, probably a great mixer.
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Market value
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Auction results 42 € – 62 €
from 2 sales, latest 08/2025
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Avg. community purchase price 24 €
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Details about T.D.L Zaya Rum Gran Reserva 12 Year Old
A rum from Trinidad, distilled by T.D.L, at 40%.
Community purchases
46 bottles logged by 42 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
58% opened, 12 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for T.D.L Zaya Rum Gran Reserva 12 Year Old?
Community paid 23–80 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
46 purchased · 20 tasted · 19 wishlist · as of
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