Post #774188 by LeftarmofBuddha on Sun, Mar 19, 2017 9:59 AM

Aloha, Hurricane! This is Tim from Tennessee who has messaged you on facebook messenger a bit asking about OFTD, Hamilton's Jamaican rums, and your tribute recipes. I do have both these rums and enjoy them but sadly am unable to compare them directly with Kohala Bay, having never tried it. I've been able to try many of your suggested substitutions and like you mentioned, the plantation dark is a little light and subtle compared to the flavors built up by the other subs. I've been mixing Coruba, Hamilton Black, and OFTD in a ratio of 2:1:1/2 respectively and it has been delicious. I feel it is very similar to the Smith and Cross/El Dorado 12 mix in it's richness and ability to standout in a cocktail. I saw that the new Lost Spirits Navy Style 61% is touted as tasting like smith and cross meets el dorado but that is significantly higher proof than Kohala Bay. Even if I never get to try the real deal, which appears to be more and more likely as time goes on, it has been a lot of fun chasing after this flavor profile which is easily my favorite.