Post #345633 by GentleHangman on Fri, Nov 23, 2007 10:55 AM

I have never been in the cocktail business in any professional manner nor do I consider myself an expert on any specific topic thereon and I do not believe I've ever presented myself in that manner. I do not consider myself a member of the "Cocktail World" - I just like to drink cocktails once in a while.
I am sorry if one is bothered by my use of the words 'never' and 'only' in describing how I make my own personal drinks in my own personal bar. When I find something I like I tend to stick with it not feeling the urge or need to experiment and explore other avenues - I'll leave that to the "Experts" and if I am so inclined, I'll try one of their concoctions if it appears to me that I may like it.
The rums that I prefer to use to make my Mai Tais were based on Beachbum Berry's $100.00 Mai Tai - I tried it, I liked it - so that's what I use whenever I want to have a close approximation of Trader Vic's original.
And I do believe I made myself very clear in the posting that was quoted that the rums I mentioned were MY personal choices . . .