Post #750255 by Captainwhoopass on Thu, Sep 3, 2015 10:41 AM

The Lamb's overproof is essentially fire starter. I use it for burning garnishes only; it's really unpalatable as a mix.

The Royal Jamaican mixes quite well in a Mai Tai, and is complimented by using a nice second rum, but it is not typically my first go-to dark Jamaican (that would be Appleton Reserve for most cocktails). I personally don't like it in a Cuba Libre for some reason - however other people I know love it. Having said that, it's not terrible and it is a fairly versatile mixing rum for the price. It is made by the same company that makes Royal Jamaican Ginger Beer, I believe.

I'm ambivalent about Old Sam; it's not one I go out of my way for, but it isn't the worst rum available. I like the Ron Abuelo in a Cuba Libre with lots of lime and bitters.

I've never seen the Motu rum, but I will be on the look out for it now!

I love trying new rums I haven't seen before and discovering what they can do in various cocktail recipes. If you do as well, the only one I would truly advise against is the Lamb's.