Lost Spirits Navy Rum Polynesian 66

Different to the Navy Style but certainly part of the same family. Two shared processes tweaked to give differing results. Again, an excellent ingredient and packed full of pineapple with a little water added. Winner.
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Light in color and nose than other LS releases, but same buttered toast profile. A bit different on the palate. Pineapples, cotton candy, brine (!). A bit too sweet. With time: the nose changes somewhat; palate showcases French toast.

I don't know the story behind this one, but it's among my favorites in their lineup. Still hardly deviates from their standard profile, however.

Probably great in mixed drinks!

7+

I got to try this at a tasting at my local store, and it was really something!

First whiff is pretty much straight ethanol. But after just one minute, it opens up in a pleasant vanilla caramel, which continues to evolve into a creamy-caramel-nougat/vanilla pudding nose, and prunes make a strong presence too. Quite nice, though the prunes eventually dominate.
Taste is very strong on the prunes, there's a good amount of spice and some smoke, plus vanilla cream, dark toffee and just a bit of tropical fruit.
Not a whole lot on the finish, as the 132 proof finally kicks in. It overwhelms whatever flavors may be left behind, but it's not harsh. Instead, its more of an intense warming from the mouth all the down to the stomach.

UPDATE: Had to bump this down to a 7, because apparently it does not play nicely with others in cocktails (tends to dominate EVERYTHING) While sipping overproofs is fun, I certainly don't want to do it all the time, so this bottle is outstaying its welcome...

First, I had a couple of sips straight up. It's 132 proof and it goes down hot. Fire, plus ester and prunes all the way. Then I added a few drops of water, which made it remarkably sweeter and still strong, but the fire was less apparent. Think Smith and Cross, but with a graduate degree from a reputable university.

If you're a Tiki cocktail fan you'll enjoy adding this rum to your Zombies and Rum Barrels. Oh, I just remembered....Lost Spirits stopped making this rum. So sorry.