Post #281912 by TikiJosh on Tue, Jan 30, 2007 10:39 AM

10 Cane and other cane-juice based rums are kind of interesting to try in a Mai Tai as well. I've used it before with other rums and it produces a pretty interesting combination. I haven't had 10 Cane in a while, so I don't entirely remember the taste, but it wasn't as sweet as you might expect.
I've not tried the exact combination of 10 Cane and Appleton VX but I think it might be worth a try. While 10 cane can't substitute for Martinique Rum, it does make for a drier drink, at least more than Myers. Martinique rum, or at least the St. James Hors d'Age is pretty bold, but not sweet or sugary the way some other darker rums can be (at least I didn't think so). I think 10 Cane might be an easy substitute as it's readily available in most liquor stores. Oh, on the downside though, it is a bit more expensive, so maybe not such a great option. A fifth usually sells for more than $20. Too bad. I was getting thirsty.