I think I've finally come across the right Mai Tai variation at home - Tiki Drinks and Food

B BrickHorn Member Texas Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 178	B BrickHorn Posted posted on 03/20/2008 On 2008-03-20 12:30, Swanky wrote: I'd go with just the Royal Ambre St. James and not the more aged versions. Using the aged Appleton, the Royal Ambre does well. If you can find it these days. Sometimes I wonder if the optimum blend involves an aged rum and a young rum. The aged rums are so subtle that maybe using them exclusively results in a drink that is too bland. By the way, is the St. James supply running low around the country? I've recently priced it at three local liquor stores, and each one has a large stock of all three grades.

On 2008-03-20 12:30, Swanky wrote:
I'd go with just the Royal Ambre St. James and not the more aged versions. Using the aged Appleton, the Royal Ambre does well. If you can find it these days.

Sometimes I wonder if the optimum blend involves an aged rum and a young rum. The aged rums are so subtle that maybe using them exclusively results in a drink that is too bland.

By the way, is the St. James supply running low around the country? I've recently priced it at three local liquor stores, and each one has a large stock of all three grades.

Post #368173 by BrickHorn on 03/20/2008