Post #753923 by Hurricane Hayward on Thu, Nov 12, 2015 10:52 PM

On 2015-11-12 12:24, Limbo Lizard wrote:

On 2015-10-22 00:07, Hurricane Hayward wrote:

Last night in The Atomic Grog, it was the long-awaited Daiquiri showdown between Lemon Hart 151 (yellow label), Lemon Hart 151 (red label), and Hamilton 151 ...

The results of this clash of the titans will be announced soon.

Have the results been announced, yet? I'm interested to read how this went.

The results were just published:

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/05/08/rums-of-the-mai-kai-legendary-lemon-hart-returns-to-the-promised-land/#151-compare

4.7 – Lemon Hart 151 “yellow label” - The yellow label product seems to be a little smoother and more complex, with just a bit more lingering nuances on the taste buds. To me, it tastes like a slightly more mature and polished product. But the difference is indeed slight.

4.5 – Lemon Hart 151 “red label” – Compared to the Lemon Hart yellow label, the newer version of the 151 Demerara rum seems to have a more aggressive nose, and slightly more up-front flavor.

4.4 – Hamilton 151 – Hamilton seems to have slightly more sweetness and vanilla, more boozy roughness and slightly less smoky spice. It also appears to have more of the raw “burnt rubber” notes that define 151 rums from Guyana.

They're all outstanding. I'd use Hamilton or LH red label in more complex drinks that needs the 151 to provide an aggressive punch. The old yellow label is better suited for simpler cocktails in which its complexity and subtle flavors can be appreciated.