Lemon Hart 151

Really good. Nice supper but also good for cocktails

This only recently became available in my area. Easily the smoothest 151 I've tried so far. It's might be just a touch hot neat to be considered a true sipper, but I find that a couple of drops of water makes this incredibly flavorful on it's own. Add a splash of lime and a bit of tonic and you have a rich grog that can't be beat. Such an exceptional value in my area at $25US for 750ml.

One might ask, why would you start a four-tasting afternoon with an overproof? And of course the answer might be, WHY NOT?
This self-sanitizing rum was tasted 10/17/21 at Laka Lono in the form of a SotoDax because I knew better than to blow my palate with the first rum. My notes indicate that in addition to the previously noted "self-sanitizing," I felt it had interesting earthy flavors.

Hard find this 151. When Bacardi quit making 151, I searched for others for Spanish Coffee. Cruzan quit making 151. This is great stuff excellent nose and flavor. You can tell there is Demerara in there.

Aroma - smoky molasses followed by fresh lemon peels and cinnamon.

Taste - charred molasses followed by pure cane sugar, fresh baked snickerdoodles, and finishes with a lemon tart / barrel spice flavor.

This is a great overproof rum! Very different from other black overproof rums in flavor. It has a magical charred molasses characteristic to it and a lemon tart pastry quality that I find extremely unique. For being 151 proof, it is remarkably easy to sip on with no harsh afterburn like some of the other overproof rums I've tried. If you are into making classic Tiki drinks and like to keep your bottle count to a minimum, then this should be your go to for the black blended overproof category. Lastly at a price of $24 to $32 dollars, procuring this won't break the bank. This rum definitely gets my seal of approval!

Sampled at the Laka Lono Rum Club tasting on 7/27/22. Pours dark brown. This is lidocaine in a glass. Add some water and you get citrus and caramel. Too Hot for reasonable humans to sip neat. Ratings reflect this as a foundational tiki rum.

Surprisingly smooth and drinkable for a 151. This bottle is by far the standout of Lemon Hart’s “relaunched” line of rums. This full bodies and rich dark rum adds an extra layer of warmth and complexity that I appreciate when making tiki classics at home, especially recipes like a 151 swizzle or Jet Pilot. This rum shares a lot of characteristics with their lower proof “spiced” bottle, but has noticeable character a greater depth of flavor (particularly in baking spice and dried fruits) that the lower proof variety lacks that makes it stand out in a mixed drink. Also handy for when you want to ignite a garnish. This is my preferred choice for 151 and I’d love to be able to compare it to the original some day

Perfect for any tiki drink that needs a 151 or overproof rum. Cant go wrong!

Sweet and oaky. The burn is not that strong. Here and there could be good.

I really like this run; excellent. Smooth and tasty.