Zaya Alta Fuerza 16 Year Aged Rum 750ml

Zaya Alta Fuerza, meaning 'High Strength,' takes their acclaimed aged rum to new heights with this 16-year expression bottled at elevated proof. This premium offering showcases how higher alcohol content can amplify aged rum's complexity, delivering concentrated flavors developed over extensive tropical aging. The result is rum that combines sophistication with power, offering enthusiasts an intense yet refined experience.

Rich amber to mahogany color reflects both age and concentration. The nose, even at higher proof, reveals remarkable complexity rather than mere alcohol heat. Sixteen years of aging have created layers of aroma—butterscotch, dark chocolate, and leather mingle with tropical fruits, vanilla, and oak spice. The alta fuerza strength carries these notes powerfully, revealing subtleties that might be lost at standard proof: tobacco leaf, orange oil, and exotic spices emerge with clarity.

On the palate, Alta Fuerza delivers the promised intensity with sophisticated balance. The higher proof amplifies the concentrated flavors from 16 years of aging—rich toffee, espresso, dark fruits, and Christmas cake spices hit with authority yet maintain harmony. The texture is remarkably rich, with natural oils preserved by minimal dilution creating mouth-coating luxury. Despite the strength, smoothness prevails thanks to quality distillation and patient aging.

The finish is extraordinarily long and complex, with the higher proof ensuring flavors persist and evolve over many minutes. This expression rewards careful sipping, whether neat for the brave or with a few drops of water to open hidden dimensions. Zaya Alta Fuerza proves that aged rum can deliver both power and sophistication, offering an intense journey through 16 years of tropical maturation.