Kohala Bay Rum

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D djmont Member Potomac Falls, VA Joined: Aug 03, 2011 Posts: 376	D djmont Posted posted on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 11:28 AM That's a different animal, Maddog. Koloa is a Hawaiian rum from Kauai. Kohala Bay is an obscure dark Jamaican rum. I thought about buying some of the Koloa Mai Tai premix, just to give it a try. United serves the Trader Vic's RTD Mai Tai on their fights to Hawaii. If you added some dark rum to it, it wouldn't be half bad.
T tabuzak Tiki Socialite New York City Joined: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 314	T tabuzak Posted posted on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 11:38 AM Well, I guess the most well known connection to Koloha Rum is the Black Magic from the Mai Kai? I believe there is a thread here on TC about making that one. :wink: I would use at as the Jamaican rum component in any good Tiki drink recipe and see how it goes. I was lucky enough to get a handle of that stuff in Florida a couple of years ago. I've been timid about using it up. I should play with that too. Life is short. :wink: Jack
D djmont Member Potomac Falls, VA Joined: Aug 03, 2011 Posts: 376	D djmont Posted posted on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 11:43 AM I tell myself that, but it can be hard to fight against the hoarder mentality. :)
D djmont Member Potomac Falls, VA Joined: Aug 03, 2011 Posts: 376	D djmont Posted posted on Thu, Jul 24, 2014 11:45 AM I notice the Black Magic has 10 ingredients in it. I needed a drink just reading over the list... :) Hurricane Hayward is the man. He busts his ass for Tiki.
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Tue, Aug 19, 2014 12:25 AM On 2014-07-24 11:45, djmont wrote: I notice the Black Magic has 10 ingredients in it. I needed a drink just reading over the list... :) Hurricane Hayward is the man. He busts his ass for Tiki. Mahalo professor! But I think you need to blame Donn Beach for all those fancy complex drinks :>) Re Kohala Bay, my favorites (all from The Mai-Kai) are: Zombie http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/11/01/mai-kai-cocktail-review-the-theory-of-evolution-of-the-zombie/ 151 Swizzle http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/08/03/mai-kai-cocktail-review-robust-flavors-and-potency-are-hallmark-of-151-swizzle/ Special Planters Punch http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/09/15/mai-kai-cocktail-review-special-planters-punch-is-tropical-drink-history-in-a-glass/ Barrel O’ Rum http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/06/27/the-rum-barrel-the-rodney-dangerfield-of-tropical-drinks/ Cobra’s Kiss http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/11/20/mai-kai-cocktail-review-cobra-kiss-is-an-exotic-taste-explosion-guaranteed-to-strike-your-fancy/ Mutiny http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/04/13/mai-kai-cocktail-review-the-mutiny-is-a-worthy-foe-in-the-battle-of-the-tropical-titans/ And that doesn't even include the Jet Pilot or the Black Magic. The list goes on ... http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/05/08/rums-of-the-mai-kai-legendary-lemon-hart-returns-to-the-promised-land/#dagger Okole maluna!
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Tue, Jun 23, 2015 1:57 AM Kohala Bay spotted at Beachbum Berry's symposium at The Hukilau ... More photos and coverage on The Atomic Grog: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2015/06/22/the-hukilau-photo-highlights-saturdays-cocktail-symposium-tiki-treasures-bazaar-mermaid-swimshow-main-event-at-the-mai-kai-sundays-finale/ More info on the symposium over on the Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide thread: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=47293&forum=10&start=105
T TikiRog Member Interzone, MA Joined: Jun 18, 2014 Posts: 3	T TikiRog Posted posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2015 7:27 PM Hi folks. I am going to be in Orlando in December. Is there are stores nearby that sell the Kohaloa Bay or Coruba rums? Thanks!
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2564	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Mon, Oct 5, 2015 8:06 PM TikiRog, I have a couple thoughts: Show up and do a tour of liquor stores. (Time consuming.) Do a web search for big liquor stores in the area and call them. Even if they don't carry it in their stores, they may be willing to special-order for you, then hold it so you can pick it up when you're in town. Lugging bottles of booze home with you (if you're not driving) can be a hassle, so remember you can also mail-order Kohala Bay and not worry about it on your trip down. Happy hunting!
S Scaramouch Member Joined: Dec 08, 2014 Posts: 66	S Scaramouch Posted posted on Tue, Oct 6, 2015 7:54 AM If you're in downtown Orlando, stop in at the Aku Aku. Good drink menu, freshly made syrups, orgeat and juices. Relaxed atmosphere. http://www.akuakutiki.com/ I didn't see any Kohala Bay rum in town unfortunately. But i did discover that they are selling it at a liquor store in Fort Lauderdale just a few blocks from the Mai Kai.
E enhill73 Member Joined: Jan 15, 2015 Posts: 7	E enhill73 Posted posted on Tue, Oct 6, 2015 6:43 PM On 2015-10-03 19:27, TikiRog wrote: Hi folks. I am going to be in Orlando in December. Is there are stores nearby that sell the Kohaloa Bay or Coruba rums? Thanks! TikiRog: I live right outside of Orlando and the only place I found KB is at a liquor store Ft. Pierce, Florida named Roy's liquor. Google map it, it's about 2 hours southeast of Orlando on the coast. Call, but they had a few 1.75 on the shelves time I was there.
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2564	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Wed, Oct 7, 2015 7:34 AM Roy's is great! Definitely call ahead - lots of tiki folks have put them on their "must visit" list when attending tiki events in Ft. Lauderdale, and that leaves the more popular tiki drink items out of stock. This happened to me in June this year - I showed up after someone from Tiki Central cleaned out all the good stuff I had on my shopping list. Roy's Liquors & Fine Wines 4.4/5 Google reviews 720 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 461-3097 Open today · 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
S Sunny&Rummy Member Melbourne, FL Joined: Jun 13, 2013 Posts: 601	S Sunny&Rummy Posted posted on Wed, Oct 7, 2015 8:33 AM On 2015-10-07 07:34, AceExplorer wrote: Roy's is great! Definitely call ahead - lots of tiki folks have put them on their "must visit" list when attending tiki events in Ft. Lauderdale, and that leaves the more popular tiki drink items out of stock. This happened to me in June this year - I showed up after someone from Tiki Central cleaned out all the good stuff I had on my shopping list. Roy's Liquors & Fine Wines 4.4/5 Google reviews 720 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 461-3097 Open today · 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Sorry about that. The Bum needed Kohala bay for his symposium and I answered the call. There were a couple of 1.75L bottles on the shelf when I was there about 3 weeks ago.
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2564	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Wed, Oct 7, 2015 1:57 PM On 2015-10-07 08:33, Sunny&Rummy wrote: Sorry about that. The Bum needed Kohala bay for his symposium and I answered the call. There were a couple of 1.75L bottles on the shelf when I was there about 3 weeks ago. Oh, no worries at all, I laugh about it! I'll be out there again. Glad you got what you (and the Bum) needed. Cheers!
T thePorpoise Tiki Socialite Tampa Bay Joined: Jan 23, 2011 Posts: 1519	T thePorpoise Posted posted on Wed, Oct 7, 2015 11:44 PM On 2015-10-03 19:27, TikiRog wrote: Hi folks. I am going to be in Orlando in December. Is there are stores nearby that sell the Kohaloa Bay or Coruba rums? Thanks! Ive seen Coruba at some of the Total Wine chain stores, there are some in Orlando. I believe their inventory is searchable via their website, so you could check ahead of time re what's in stock and perhaps call them to reserve a bottle if the branch near your hotel carries it...
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2564	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Thu, Oct 8, 2015 6:25 AM I agree, the TW web site is pretty good at showing what they have in stock. They also show you if surrounding stores have the product. Now if we can only get them to improve their special ordering, and get them to stock a few more of the specialty rums we need, like Hamilton's. It kills me that they stock the Berry's line, but not Hamilton. They do, however, routinely carry three versions of the Koloa rums.
T TikiRog Member Interzone, MA Joined: Jun 18, 2014 Posts: 3	T TikiRog Posted posted on Mon, Oct 12, 2015 4:35 PM Many thanks for the great tips, I will certainly try to get to get to Total Wines. We are doing the Mouse, so Aku Aku may be little too mature for my 12 year old (though I'd be embarrassed to say how many bars he's actually been in), so it will be Trader Sam"s Grotto for me :)
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Tue, Oct 20, 2015 7:39 PM I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but Roy's is awesome. The last time I was there I picked up Kohala Bay, Coruba and Hamilton 151. Now we just need to get them to stock Hamilton 86.
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Thu, Apr 14, 2016 12:34 PM Some bad news to report: Kohala Bay is apparently unavailable for several months. Manager Kern Mattei told me that the supply line got cut off at the distillery, and The Mai-Kai can't get any more from their distributor. They'll probably use Coruba in the meantime. However, I did hear from one blog reader in town for the Miami Rum Festival who said he found Kohala Bay at both Roy's in Fort Pierce and Sunset Corners in Miami. So at least it hasn't disappeared off store shelves yet. But I would probably recommend stocking up.
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Thu, Apr 14, 2016 1:44 PM AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! I posted somewhere recently how I tried to order from Sunset but they wouldn't ship to TX. My last bottle is dangerously low so I stopped making Mai Kai tributes til I was able to replenish. Jim, Frank, somebody, help a brotha out!!
C CincyTikiCraig Tiki Socialite Cincinnati, Ohio USA Joined: Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 466	C CincyTikiCraig Posted posted on Thu, Apr 14, 2016 8:14 PM HH- Kohala Bay is almost certainly produced by Wray & Nephew/Appleton. The label states the KB company is in Kingston, and the label makes reference to “the fertile valley of the black river parish of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. … Here, Kohala Bay is hand-blended slowly, carefully, and in small batches.” Black River is the capital of St. Elizabeth Parish. W&N/Appleton's offices & HQ are in Kingston, while Appleton's largest distillery is located in the northern part of St Elizabeth Parish, near Maggoty. The product is likely sold off in bulk and is bottled here in the US. I wonder if W&N are cutting off the supply of this fine rum? [ Edited by: CincyTikiCraig 2016-04-14 20:18 ]
P PalmtreePat Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Oct 07, 2014 Posts: 360	P PalmtreePat Posted posted on Thu, Apr 14, 2016 11:30 PM On 2016-04-14 20:14, CincyTikiCraig wrote: The product is likely sold off in bulk and is bottled here in the US. I wonder if W&N are cutting off the supply of this fine rum? [ Edited by: CincyTikiCraig 2016-04-14 20:18 ] Just in case it is I ordered a few bottles from Sunset. It stung, but I don't want to put off trying this stuff any longer.
I I-Tiki Tiki Centralite Oak Hill, VA Joined: Jun 25, 2004 Posts: 71	I I-Tiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2016 1:42 PM We took a trip from D.C. To Fort Lauderdale two weeks ago to go on a cruise. Stopped at Roy's on the way down and picked up three bottles of Kohala Bay and a few other rums. Really great store. They had a case or two left when I was there. Luck!
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 887	K kkocka Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2016 2:51 PM On 2016-04-14 23:30, PalmtreePat wrote: Just in case it is I ordered a few bottles from Sunset. It stung, but I don't want to put off trying this stuff any longer. How'd that shipping treat you? :wink:
P PalmtreePat Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Oct 07, 2014 Posts: 360	P PalmtreePat Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2016 11:08 PM On 2016-04-15 14:51, kkocka wrote: On 2016-04-14 23:30, PalmtreePat wrote: Just in case it is I ordered a few bottles from Sunset. It stung, but I don't want to put off trying this stuff any longer. How'd that shipping treat you? :wink: Not only did it eat my lunch, it made me throw away the trash.
L Loki-Tiki Tiki Socialite Like...The Valley Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 485	L Loki-Tiki Posted posted on Sat, Apr 16, 2016 8:42 AM On 2016-04-15 14:51, kkocka wrote: How'd that shipping treat you? :wink: Not only did it eat my lunch, it made me throw away the trash. Considering the weight (3.75 pounds per 1.75L bottle), and it's cross-country, I didn't think it was THAT bad. It costs north of $12 to ship a mug from CA to FL. Shipping for two bottles of Kohala was $26 if I remember, you're also not paying CA sales tax, so that knocks about $6 off the total effectively making the shipping $20. As the people that ship things regularly know, shipping is expensive. I think we tend to get used to free shipping on Amazon, then when we actually have to pay, it's like "why so much?". Just MHO :wink: Just make yourself a Zombie or two, you'll feel right as rain about it.
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Sat, Apr 16, 2016 10:37 AM On 2016-04-14 20:14, CincyTikiCraig wrote: I wonder if W&N are cutting off the supply of this fine rum? From what I was told, it sounded temporary, so I'm not worried yet. Perhaps W&N had to shift production away from Kohala Bay to some of their more high-profile product lines for a short time. We'll see.
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 887	K kkocka Posted posted on Sat, Apr 16, 2016 2:37 PM On 2016-04-16 08:42, Loki-Tiki wrote: Considering the weight (3.75 pounds per 1.75L bottle), and it's cross-country, I didn't think it was THAT bad. The real bummer is that to ship from Miami to Orlando is about the same cost for whatever reason: maybe $24. =\
S swizzle Tiki Socialite Melbourne,Australia Joined: Jun 03, 2007 Posts: 1449	S swizzle Posted posted on Sat, Apr 16, 2016 7:38 PM On 2016-04-16 14:37, kkocka wrote: On 2016-04-16 08:42, Loki-Tiki wrote: Considering the weight (3.75 pounds per 1.75L bottle), and it's cross-country, I didn't think it was THAT bad. The real bummer is that to ship from Miami to Orlando is about the same cost for whatever reason: maybe $24. = Once it's loaded onto a truck it makes no difference whether it's travelling 100 miles or 1,000 miles. It's still going through the same amount of handling.
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2564	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Sun, Apr 17, 2016 5:50 AM On 2016-04-16 19:38, swizzle wrote: Once it's loaded onto a truck it makes no difference whether it's travelling 100 miles or 1,000 miles. It's still going through the same amount of handling. True. And some use the "shipping" to make profit above and beyond the cost of the item. How many times have I bought some light-weight thing online and been charged $6 to ship it. Then it arrives in a first-class letter envelope. It does keep merchants in business, otherwise I just might not be able to buy all the cool stuff that's out there.
P PalmtreePat Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Oct 07, 2014 Posts: 360	P PalmtreePat Posted posted on Mon, Apr 18, 2016 1:08 PM Bad news. Sunset just emailed me to say that the item I'd ordered is out of stock.
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 887	K kkocka Posted posted on Mon, Apr 18, 2016 2:03 PM Bummer Pat! You'll have to drive down to Santa Clarita to try some. :wink: I'm glad I got it just at the cutoff then. I opened it last night and tried a bit and couldn't make an immediate judgment. It sorta tasted cheap, but then I don't drink dark Jamaican rums neat. It had a strong burn but not like Meyers's.
Q Quince_at_Dannys Member Command Records International HQ Joined: Mar 29, 2004 Posts: 197	Q Quince_at_Dannys Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2016 2:12 PM On 2016-04-18 13:08, PalmtreePat wrote: Bad news. Sunset just emailed me to say that the item I'd ordered is out of stock. Uh oh. Just checked their website and "Kohala Bay" no longer returns search results.
UP Uncle Pat Tiki Centralite Hopeless Sound, FLA Joined: Aug 26, 2010 Posts: 22	UP Uncle Pat Posted posted on Mon, May 2, 2016 8:44 AM I had a bad feeling when Star III in Stuart was out last week......
PD P. Duarte Member Joined: Oct 17, 2015 Posts: 9	PD P. Duarte Posted posted on Tue, May 10, 2016 2:11 PM Yes - I checked too. Sunset Corners is out. Roy's is out. Star Liquors III is out. RNDC currently don't have any in stock and have no time frame for when it will be back again. Furthermore, Carriage House Imports in NJ won't be getting anymore in stock. In short, looks like the distillery in Jamaica has well and truly ended production of this classic rum. Anyone who has an unopened bottle - don't open it! Long live Kohala Bay! [ Edited by: P. Duarte 2016-05-10 14:14 ]
C CincyTikiCraig Tiki Socialite Cincinnati, Ohio USA Joined: Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 466	C CincyTikiCraig Posted posted on Wed, May 11, 2016 6:34 PM On 2016-05-10 14:11, P. Duarte wrote: Yes - I checked too. Sunset Corners is out. Roy's is out. Star Liquors III is out. RNDC currently don't have any in stock and have no time frame for when it will be back again. Furthermore, Carriage House Imports in NJ won't be getting anymore in stock. In short, looks like the distillery in Jamaica has well and truly ended production of this classic rum. Anyone who has an unopened bottle - don't open it! Long live Kohala Bay! [ Edited by: P. Duarte 2016-05-10 14:14 ] I think some inquiries to Wray and Nephew are in order.
P PalmtreePat Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Oct 07, 2014 Posts: 360	P PalmtreePat Posted posted on Wed, May 18, 2016 11:56 AM I just got an email from sunset saying that the item I had ordered is avaliable again. False alarm? (I sure hope so.)
UP Uncle Pat Tiki Centralite Hopeless Sound, FLA Joined: Aug 26, 2010 Posts: 22	UP Uncle Pat Posted posted on Sun, May 29, 2016 8:13 AM Kohala Bay back on shelves @ Star III in Stuart as of yesterday. Someone just purchased 3 bottles.
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Sun, May 29, 2016 10:05 AM Can anyone confirm if Sunset Corners has it back on the shelves in the actual store? Sending mommy to go pick me up some since they won't ship to TX.
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Sun, May 29, 2016 1:33 PM On 2016-05-29 08:13, Uncle Pat wrote: Kohala Bay back on shelves @ Star III in Stuart as of yesterday. Someone just purchased 3 bottles. It will be interesting to see how long it lasts. I'm guessing it's just a backlog in the supply chain. The Mai-Kai remains out. They can't get their supplier to tell them how long the outage will last, so they're actively seeking a replacement. More info to come.
J jokeiii Tiki Socialite Miami, FL Joined: Sep 18, 2010 Posts: 503	J jokeiii Posted posted on Tue, May 31, 2016 12:31 PM On 2016-05-29 10:05, mikehooker wrote: Can anyone confirm if Sunset Corners has it back on the shelves in the actual store? Sending mommy to go pick me up some since they won't ship to TX. Mike, I'll go no later than tomorrow afternoon. The website wasn't returning any results, but since it's pretty close to me, I'll go and do a flyby reconnaissance to see what's what.
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Wed, Jun 1, 2016 1:37 PM On 2016-05-31 12:31, jokeiii wrote: Mike, I'll go no later than tomorrow afternoon. The website wasn't returning any results, but since it's pretty close to me, I'll go and do a flyby reconnaissance to see what's what. Highly anticipating the reply. My mother lives in Lauderdale and I asked her literally days before it was announced that the rum was going on hiatus for a while if she could pick me up a case next time she's in Miami. Sadly that didn't happen in time and I'm reluctant to use my last few ounces til I know more is on the way.
J jokeiii Tiki Socialite Miami, FL Joined: Sep 18, 2010 Posts: 503	J jokeiii Posted posted on Wed, Jun 1, 2016 3:38 PM Just got back from Sunset Corners, and I bear bad news...KB is not currently available but they expect production to resume "before too long" although they have no specifics as to when that may be. They DO however, have Hamilton 86!
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Sat, Jun 18, 2016 12:03 AM The latest word from The Mai-Kai: Owner Dave Levy has been told that the outage is temporary, but still no ETA on its return. Unfortunately, they have not been able to find a decent substitute in their many cocktails that depend on Kohala Bay's funky flavor, so they're exploring other options. Rum experts are being consulted, and the possibility of a proprietary blend is being explored. Stay tuned for more info. In the meantime, I've updated the blog with tasting notes on all the possible substitutes for home mixologists, including single rums and multi-rum blends: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/05/08/rums-of-the-mai-kai-legendary-lemon-hart-returns-to-the-promised-land/#dagger If you're visiting The Mai-Kai in the near future, check out the "Updates to The Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide on The Atomic Grog" thread for further tasting notes on all the Kohala Bay cocktails in their current state: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=47293&forum=10&start=195 Also worth noting: Kohala Bay appears in Martin Cate's new book, "Smuggler's Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum and the Cult of Tiki," as one of the nine recommended "black blended" rums. Highly recommended reading.
HB happy buddha Tiki Socialite Joined: Sep 13, 2008 Posts: 452	HB happy buddha Posted posted on Sat, Jun 18, 2016 5:56 AM Thanks for the research as always Hurricane! Always something with these rums; the Mai Kai should have their own brand, like Vic's but good.
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Sat, Jun 18, 2016 10:44 AM Not sure how I missed the Dagger radio ad on that page. http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Dagger_ad.mp3 Truly aweome! When's 151 Swizzle v.5 gonna be posted?
J jokeiii Tiki Socialite Miami, FL Joined: Sep 18, 2010 Posts: 503	J jokeiii Posted posted on Sun, Jun 19, 2016 5:31 PM I'm playing around with 3:1 Coruba to Gosling's 151 blend, to see how that stacks up against KB. Reports to follow...
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Sun, Jul 17, 2016 10:50 AM Still no updates on the Kohala Bay outage. It still may come back, The Mai-Kai's manager, Kern Mattei, confirmed last night, but in the meantime they have finally been able to get Coruba from their distributor. They hope to begin using it soon in all the cocktails that call for Kohala Bay.
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Thu, Jul 21, 2016 1:42 PM Coruba as a direct replacement for Kohala Bay? I don't see that working out too well. It doesn't have the punch or the funk. I recently made Atomic Grog tribute Swizzles using a 50/50 El Dorado and Smith & Cross combo. Gotta say, they came out excellent. Haven't tried it in any other recipes that call for KB yet but if that does the trick and KB doesn't come back soon I might end up just batching those two rums together so I could start enjoying all my favorite Mai Kai tributes I've been neglecting the past couple months.

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