Post #723440 by tabuzak on Tue, Jul 22, 2014 8:01 PM

I am sorry to say that the last source for old label Lemon Hart in NYC that I know of, Union Square Wines, is out. I was in Astor Wines & Spirits tonight and they seem to have plenty of the later version on the shelf, for what that's worth.

You can read all you want to, but do the taste comparison yourself, if you can. Very sadly, I find the newer release dull compared to the old label. I think the Hamilton/Cate youtube video was honest. They admits there's a difference, whatever the rationalization. I bought a couple of bottles in support of the venture (of course! what a noble cause!) but I was really disappointed.

On the other hand, Ed Hamilton's new series of rums are over the top fantastic! Check out his Jamaican and St. Lucian pot stills and you could put your Lemon Hart blues away for awhile. These are serious pirate rums! Try a Mai Tai made with Hamilton Jamaican (only - no agricole needed)). Killin'!

-Jack