Post #374713 by Chip and Andy on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 7:04 AM

Well.....

You really can't substitute anything for the Demerera except another Demerera. Nothing else tastes quite like it.

As to suggestions you can try instead of the elusive Demerera....

Try using your newfound Martinique with a well aged dark jamaican. It doesn't taste the same, but still tastes yummy.

Or, take a well aged dark rum (Jamaican, Barbados, pick an island and exeriment) and pair it with a very young rum from the same brand/island. The two should balance out each other and give you the interest in taste similar but not quite like a Demerera.

And, have you tried any of the on-line resources. Lemon Hart is still a bit spotty in its availability, but ElDorado is usually plentiful and can be had on the cheap. Many people love the 12 year, I love the 15 year. The Gold is pretty good too, skip the white because it sucks.

Good luck, and take notes of your experimenting. Let us know what you come up with.

[ Edited by: Chip and Andy 2008-04-19 07:11 ]