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

D donhonyc Tiki Socialite The Quiet EAST Village Joined: Jan 13, 2003 Posts: 1197	D donhonyc Posted posted on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 5:51 PM The Rhum St James Hors d'Age (the most expensive of St James Martinique rums) is $32 at Astor Wines. ...and if you go around the corner to Liquor Warehouse on Broadway, they have a Martinique for $13 - Kaniche. Not as good as St. James neat, but a solid mixing rum. Thanks for the tips people. I first went to Liquor Warehouse and all they had was the Kaniche brand. I didn't know anything about it and it looked kinda cheap, so I avoided it even though it was only $12.99. Total coincidence that I came home and in your post you mentioned it. I went over to Astor and they had the St. James for $32 so I got that. I must say that after mixing with these two rums this is probably the closest I'll ever get to a TV Mai Tai. I mean I haven't had one since October, but if memory serves this is definitely the flavor. I wish I could do a side by side taste test. The only comment I have is that the Martinique rum is a just a very scant overboard, not by much though, and I am keeping the real TV Mai Tai flavor in mind. I recall that drink being just a tiny bit mellower. But hey don't get me wrong, I feel like I'm finally drinking the real deal at home. With the slight exception of the St. James, I think all parts of the drink are playing their proper roles in making up the sum of the parts. The only thing I need now which would definitely add to the whole experience is some pinapple chunks, cherries, and a mint sprig. I already have the TV glass and the TV plastic drink stirrers.

The Rhum St James Hors d'Age (the most expensive of St James Martinique rums) is $32 at Astor Wines.

...and if you go around the corner to Liquor Warehouse on Broadway, they have a Martinique for $13 - Kaniche. Not as good as St. James neat, but a solid mixing rum.

Thanks for the tips people. I first went to Liquor Warehouse and all they had was the Kaniche brand. I didn't know anything about it and it looked kinda cheap, so I avoided it even though it was only $12.99. Total coincidence that I came home and in your post you mentioned it. I went over to Astor and they had the St. James for $32 so I got that. I must say that after mixing with these two rums this is probably the closest I'll ever get to a TV Mai Tai. I mean I haven't had one since October, but if memory serves this is definitely the flavor. I wish I could do a side by side taste test. The only comment I have is that the Martinique rum is a just a very scant overboard, not by much though, and I am keeping the real TV Mai Tai flavor in mind. I recall that drink being just a tiny bit mellower. But hey don't get me wrong, I feel like I'm finally drinking the real deal at home. With the slight exception of the St. James, I think all parts of the drink are playing their proper roles in making up the sum of the parts. The only thing I need now which would definitely add to the whole experience is some pinapple chunks, cherries, and a mint sprig. I already have the TV glass and the TV plastic drink stirrers.

Post #368473 by donhonyc on Fri, Mar 21, 2008 5:51 PM