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For non-Lemon Hart 151 applications, there are some good overproof options. Please don't bother with Bacardi 151 (July 23,2017: Bacardi is no longer on the market), even as ignition fuel for flaming drinks. Rather than soaking a sugar cube or crouton in 151 prof rum, soak it in lemon extract. You'll get a much better flame. Episode 3of 5 Minutes of Rum is an introduction to this deep-bodied style of rum from Jamaica. Myers owns the category and is the easiest to find, though my personal preference is Plantation Xaymaca (better flavor) or Coruba (better color). Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillation process results in a higher alcohol content than most other alcoholic beverages. Sweet and nutty, this Jamaican-produced rum is known for its nutty, vanilla, caramel, candied orange, dried fruits, and sugar cookie flavors. Hamilton Demerara 86 Rum Hamilton Daiquiri: The Daiquiri is a traditional Cuban drink that is made with white rum, lime juice, and sugar.
Smith and Cross Jamaica Rum | Master of Malt
Cruzan 151 - this is a good light Spanish-style overproof that I'd use in recipes that call for Bacardi 151. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Lost Spirits Cuban-Inspired 151 - this is a fantastic rum that will challenge what you expect from an overproof rum. While not a Lemon Hart 151 substitute, you can substitute it anyway in recipes that call for LH151 and get very good (just not identical) results. In a pinch and can't find one of the above "full Demerara" rums? While not 100% Demerara, Pusser's Navy rum contains a blend of 5 rums hailing from Trinidad and Guyana. The Guyanese component contains some distillate from the fabled the Port Mourant double wooden pot still of DDL. So while not an exact swap, it's absolutely in the family and Pusser's (as of February 2016) seems to have stable distribution in the US.This is not an exhaustive list though I endeavor to update it as I try new rums. This general information is also available via Beachbum Berry's books, and other locations online.
Smith and Cross Jamaica Rum | House of Malt
Smith and Cross is a Jamaican rum that is distilled from sugar cane. It is made in the traditional pot still method and is a blend of two different rums. One is a light rum and the other is a heavy rum. Smith and Cross is bottled at 114 proof and has a flavor that is described as being spicy, earthy, and fruity.The clear sibling of Gold Puerto Rican Rum, silver Puerto Rican rum ( discussed in E2 of 5 Minutes of Rum) is also a Spanish (or Cuban) style rum. And like the gold, it's typically a relatively dry, column-distilled rum with some amount of aging. I typically use Don Q Cristal or Cruzan Aged rum. Bacardi Superior is the market leader in this category, but there are several well-regarded options available. There are many different ways to mix rum, but some drinks are more popular than others. Here are a few of the most common drinks that can be made with rum: Angostura 1824 is a Trinidad and Tobago rum that scored a 93 out of 100 on the Beverage Testing Institute’s scale. It is a full-bodied rum with notes of toffee, caramel, and vanilla. El Dorado 5 (go for the 8 if you can find it, the 5 is light in the characteristics of this category). If you cannot get a bottle of Lemon Hart 151 or Hamilton 151 Overproof, here are your available options. Note you'll get the proof and the color, and some of the body, but not the full flavor: