Post #371145 by Kahuna Kent on Wed, Apr 2, 2008 9:37 PM

So many tiki drinks call for white Puerto Rican rum, but I haven't seen a good discussion on the topic here.

Following the Bum's advice, I've substituted Cruzan white for the PR white, and I think the Cruzan gives the cocktail an astringent taste that I'm not fond of. Comparing in a taste test I actually prefer (shudder) BACARDI WHITE!!!

Recently guzzled through a botle of Montecristo white, using it in recipes calling for PR light, and it's also good, though not "technically" PR.

I like Cruzan single barrel subbed for drinks calling for PR Gold, but the Cruzan white is just not working for me.

Can it be that Bacardi actually fits the bill better than others?

Anyone else have thoughts on the Cruzan White?

I enjoy Donn Beach drinks and I've been "testing" Beachcomber's Gold (I make a composite of the Bum's recipe and the one in Don's book - it's becoming one of my favorites!) and Don's Navy Grog - both of which call for white PR