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Posted
over 2 years ago
I recently learned that this rum was produced in collaboration with Martin Cate and is the house Mai Tai rum at Smugglers Cove. Being a total fanboy, I drove over an hour to the closest store that had some and bought three bottles.
Happy to say it lives up to the hype. I’m very satisfied with how it works in a Mai Tai, and I will be testing it in other recipes that call for an aged Jamaican rum. Yes, I know it’s not entirely Jamaican, but the Martinique Rhum Traditionnel (molasses based, med-high ester) portion of the blend is similar to Jamaican rum from what I’ve read.
Posted
almost 3 years ago
Found this from Martin Cate's book, and it makes a fantastic mai tai, replacing the no longer available 17-year Wray & Nephew plus a grassy AOC Martinique rum all in one bottle. Normally, combining two rums in a single bottle would be a bad idea, but it works perfectly here. Brilliantly balanced.
Posted
almost 3 years ago
On the nose it’s smells like brown sugar and over ripe bananas which I love. The flavor is well balanced between nutty Jamaican funk and smooth. I went out of my way to find this and was not disappointed.
Posted
3 years ago
I don’t enjoy mixed cocktails or watered down rum—but for those who like mixed drinks, this one is good.
Posted
3 years ago
Bought it for the Mai tais thanks to Martin cate. Turns out to be a lovely blend of argicole (which I generally dislike) and demerara. A perfect blend I guess because I love the grassy medicinal notes of the Agricole with the proper burnt vanilla molasses of demerara rum. This stuff is fantastic neat, rocks, and makes a damn fine cocktail. Lovely value. I keep several bottles around at all times.
Posted
over 3 years ago
This is not a sipping rum review. The Martinique grand arome and Jamaican pot still rums in here up the hogo and general funk in a way that features best in a Mai Tai or grog-style tiki cocktail. Much like Smith & Cross, this is best if used as intended!
Posted
over 3 years ago
Mr Cate did a good job with this one.
Makes a great mai tai (and any number of other classics) and is easier (for me) to track down a bottle of than some it’s would-be competitors.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Works great as a single rum Mai Tai, looking forward to trying it in other cocktails & on its own in a rum old fashioned.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Just got a bottle, it makes a super Mai Tai. I liked it as a sipper as well. love the funk, it is super!!
Posted
over 3 years ago
Quintessential mai tai blend from the 3rd adjusted formula.
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This is like Lost Spirits and Smith&Cross had a baby
8
/10
out of 10
If you're familiar with those, than you should be able to see exactly what I mean! But assuming your don't:
N- Hot prunes, jet fuel and fruity FUNK all layered on top of creme brulee.
P- Musty, fruity, creamy, chewy
F- Funky and spicy
Also, throughout the whole thing theres something... cachaca-y.
Both LS and S&C are known for their fierce, unique overproofs, and this rum manages to bring everything from both worlds and cram it into one beverage AND somehow dial the strength all the way back down to the usual 40% (compared to 60-something and 55 from the "parents"), which makes it way more approachable, and even pleasant! Whoever the maker behind this wonky creation is, they deserve many a pat on the back.