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Nice nose and flavor for a good solid rum but not a repeat purchase with all the great rum.
There is an apparent sweetness on the nose, mixed with raisins, heavy molasses and Jamaican funky overripe banana, the sweet feeling is also at the beginning of the taste profile (aspecially at the beginning of the bottle, it is almost gone towards the end), which quickly turns into burnt rubber and burning bitterness. The texture is suspiciously oily as if some additives were present. For 69% ABV it is even sippable in small quantities for those who are not faint-hearted. When watered down 2 to 1 to some 45 % ABV, the burnt rubber is still present on the nose, the aftertaste is bitter molasses, spices and an alcohol kick. When mixed with coke, Jamaican funk strikes the nose, sweet tones are gone, the bitter ending of the taste profile somewhat negates the coke sweetness. I have to say that this mix of components from Jamaica, Guayana and Barbados somehow does not appeal to my nose and taste buds. I use it mainly undilluted as a cure for the sore throat. The price is actually good for the ABV though.
Sipping this straight will put hair on your chest.
OFTD is surprisingly versatile for an overproof rum. Definitely “hot” neat, but mellowed by complex caramel and molasses notes, with a hint of overripe banana. A large cube cuts the heat to be more in line with lower proof peers. OFTD is an excellent choice in a variety of cocktails, especially those in the tiki family - it’s bold enough to stand out, but not so much that it would bully other ingredients and adds a welcome depth other dark rums miss. A real treasure, especially for the price point.
So, after this being recommended to me I figured, hell let's go there. I noticed after it breaths a while it becomes more desirable. You can tell there's much tweaking going on which is very noble! Although I'm not so convinced with the proof rating. It stated 138 but I figure more like 100 proof. Anybody actually test it's proof? Thanks to Paul B. this one is now on my shelf because it has that likeability about it. It seems to get better and better every day! Cheers!
Nose: As expected, it comes in really hot. After giving it some time in the glass, more nuances are clearer: top notes of overripe saba bananas, banoffee pudding, and cherry stalks. Alongside more of the ethanol come hints of cacao nibs, dried plums, and burnt lemongrass. After bringing the ABV down to 50-55%, there's a steady yet rich parade of toffee, sesame oil, caramelized bananas, and cinnamon. There's also a refreshing sweetness coming in, alongside light-roast coffee, blueberry spread, and a kind of spice that I can't put my finger on - maybe turmeric?
Palate: Charred wood, light olive oil, and chocolate glaze edge out the muddle of flavors that follow due to the ethanol content. WIth water, the flavors are much more enjoyable. Blueberries, vanilla, still some bananas (grilled, this time), and a quiet hit of shaved coconut. The Jamaican funk is the most interesting part in its character.
Finish: Bitter oak and fades away quickly.
Funky, spicy, and incredibly smooth, and that for 69% alcohol. Great for mixing and surprisingly easy for sipping!
It’s very intense, almost sickly sweet.
"It’s a sweet yet almost bitter, molasses heavy nose."
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Without question this is aimed at the tiki resurgence that has steadily been picking up steam. Really whats not to like about tiki as long as it's not exclusive. Yeah,,,,, well as with anything retro especially those things dealing in specific styles, some folks dive in head first and others see ways to turn a profit. There's no telling to what ends an obsessed time traveler will spend in order to out do their fellow club members. Fortunately everyone benefits from such escapism, at least in this case we all do.
If you love funky estery dunder rum such as Smith and Cross to the point that you consider it a fine sipper, as I, but sometimes wish it had a bit more smoke and more molasses.... this may just get you there. By every account of the marketing jargon it's primary target will have you floating it in a delicious concoction. BUT WAIT! it ain't a bad sipper, though I do get a nagging bit of sacrine in the finish. Not so mach as to be a deal breaker by any means. Really what can you ask for in a 69% abv dark full liter bottle of rum priced at $30? I didn't expect this much so I'm happy.
BTW on the label they have lovingly supplied us with a nose and flavor profile just to the right of the R. Crumb like profile illustrations depicting those involved in this achievement. I'd say they left out a huge dose of black licorice. But hey that just my palate.