Post #770372 by lll888 on Thu, Nov 17, 2016 5:33 PM

On 2016-11-14 14:19, Limbo Lizard wrote:

On 2016-11-12 16:33, lll888 wrote:
Speaking of Subs .... Many think the best sub is Smith and Cross + a Demerara. What about Hamilton's Pot Still rum?

I did a side-by-side tasting of Smith & Cross and Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Black Rum, a month or so ago, when the subject of Kohala Bay subs was being discussed on our Texas Tiki-philes Facebook group. I have not tasted KB, so I don't know exactly how "funky" it is - I'm working off descriptions. But the Hamilton Black Rum is very funky, compared to S&C. My comment then, was "The S&C, I can handle as a sipping rum. The Hamilton... my thoughts immediately jump to 'dunder pit'". An hour and a half later, I was running errands and still strongly experiencing the aftertaste. What a finish! I expect 1 part Hamilton to 3 or 4 parts other rum(s) would give you all the funk you want. Maybe Appleton for the rest. And maybe a little Myers's, if you need more molasses.

I picked up Hamilton Jamaican Black Pot Still hoping it will be that sweet spot between 'Molasis and Funk'. HOLY MOLY. This thing is easily 2x more funky than Smith and Cross and looks to be geared towards max-level rum enthusiasts. I't left me feeling uncomfortable just smelling it! Woof! You mentioned 1 Part Hamilton + 3/4 Parts other rums because right now I have about 1 gallon of Smith And Cross / Appleton / Gosslings mix. I may take you up on that offer.