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Pungent, funky and boozy with harmonious rum-dominated bitter sweetness
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A J Wilson’s Avatar A J Wilson
8th September 2025 at 21:33
Fantastic with Havana Club 7 and Smith & Cross (and yes, a fair bit of dilution). A teaspoon of Ancho Reyes takes it to the stratosphere!
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Matt’s Avatar Matt
14th July 2024 at 23:40
Jamaican overproof is dominant flavor, even with only 1/2 oz. Others note that letting it rest (and get a little melt-water) helps mellow it out - I think I'll make with cube ice next time. Also, PX sherry adds sweetness and a nice flavor, but not as much sweet as the demerara syrup I use in a Rum O.F.
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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
30th August 2023 at 23:25
My personal notes say this is brand-dependent, and I'm sure you'd agree. Appleton 8 and Hamilton 151 was serviceable at first, though as the block of ice melted, it vastly improved. Something to play with.
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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
30th August 2023 at 23:30
O. F. T. D. replacing the Hamilton?... Different drink; maybe more edgy and focused in its rum nuances, but not necessarily better.
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John KM’s Avatar John KM
9th December 2022 at 22:52
One of my favourite cocktails ever. The taste is exquisite
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
18th September 2022 at 03:47
It is boozy and dry. Definitely, a cocktail that needs to rest and let some of the block of ice melt. First comes over like firewater, but afterward becomes a very nice sipper. It is definitely a 10 or 10+ on the boozy scale.
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