Post #748683 by Bald Bastard on Thu, Aug 6, 2015 12:52 AM

On 2014-10-19 01:37, kkocka wrote:

On 2014-10-18 22:52, KrakenHunterSteve wrote:
The Cuban is a potent piece, and I have a hard time drinking it straight (although I keep trying). If you have run out of Lemon Hart, this should be your first choice.

See, and this was a recent interest of mine. I actually found a place near my work that carries both proofs of their Navy Rum, but sadly not the Cuban 151. I don't think it would be a replacement for Lemon Hart 151 (I mean we all know it isn't but that's not the point) but I'm curious as to what a side-by-side taste comparison in a drink would taste like. My own personal plan is to try Gosling's 151 as a substitute.

Anyway, its interesting that you mention the opposite of what people are saying about their Polynesian-Inspired Rum. I guess time will tell. And that American-Colonial stuff is supposed to be a limited run (I think)and is like $100 a crack. For that price I'd probably aim for some Havana Club 15 instead.

If you are searching a substitute for LH151 in the Lost Spirits range of rums I think that you could find more similarities about the profile of flavor in the Navy style (it's "only" 63%) than in the Cuban 151...in spite of they are very different than other overproof rums that I tasted.

Obviously the Cuban 151 it in another level than the ED151, Cruzan 151 or Bacardi 151 (with a lot of difference).

If you are searching a good replacement for LH151 try the Ed Hamilton Demerara 151, I never tasted it (because is impossible to find in Europe...maybe in a next US travel!) but the people talks me very good about it!!! But if you are searching a great overproof rums for tiki drinks LS are your sure choice!!! I'm anxious about the new launches that Bryan and Joanne are preparing to surprise us!!!