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West Indies
Categories: Rum/Rum Liqueurs
The West Indies, most notably Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados, formed the centerpiece of rum supply for much of the rest of the world. Merchants across Europe purchased these rums, holding them in more temperate climates to reduce evaporation and blending them into diverse styles for a thirsty public. Smith & Cross and Scarlet Ibis are two examples of these specialized blends. Traders with special warrants were even able to sell rum to the British Royal Family and Royal Navy. When the Royal Navy ended the rum ration and its stocks were dumped and blended, the layering of influences from all three countries produced an exquisite and complex rum. Haus Alpenz and Speciality Drinks bring you the Last Consignment of that rum today as The Black Tot. Spirits up!
The Scarlet Ibis Trinidad Rum
West Indies ➜ Trinidad 49.0% ABV
49.0% ABV
Scarlet Ibis is a blend of three- to five-year aged Trinidad rums, with classic flavors of toffee, tobacco, and dark honey on a firm, dry backbone. This is old-school rum, without the now-common influence of other wines and spirits, chill filtration, excess dilution, or added sugar. Scarlet Ibis shines in a Corn 'n' Oil, Palmetto (Rum Manhattan), and Mai Tai, as well as in simple sour drinks. This project, named for the national bird of Trinidad, was originally commissioned and blend-selected by Death & Co in New York. Full details
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum
57.0% ABV
Smith & Cross Jamaica Rum contains only Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates, famous for their notes of caramelized banana, exotic fruits and spice and earthy finish. This is old-school rum, without the now-common influence of other wines and spirits, chill filtration, excess dilution, or added sugar. The complexity and flavor depth of this Navy Strength (57%) rum makes it a cornerstone of classic rum drinks, and the best Jamaican rum for providing the richness that punches and Tiki drinks require. The mark of Smith & Cross traces its lineage to 1788 as one of England’s most prominent handlers of Jamaica Rum. Full details
KRONAN Swedish Punsch
Sweden (Java, Jamaica, Guyana) 26.0% ABV
26.0% ABV
Swedish Punsch is a liqueur of two histories—a national drink in Sweden, and a component of more than fifty classic cocktails. Made with rums from the West Indies (Demerara and Jamaica) and East Indies (Batavia Arrack) and numerous spice and bitter flavors, KRONAN has exceptional depth and complexity, particularly with a bit of citrus added. Use in the Doctor Cocktail, Diki-Diki, and Mabel Berra cocktails. With ice and a squeeze of lime, KRONAN is an ideal and easy afternoon drink, after dinner, or with cigars. Full details
St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich (Jamaica) 22.5% ABV
22.5% ABV
Allspice is a critical element of tropical drinks and cuisine. The berry, called “pimento” in Jamaica, gets its modern name from its flavors of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram is a traditional preparation made with smoky Jamaican pot-still rum. Famous with bourbon in the Lion’s Tail. Use Allspice Dram in rum punches, as the base note of numerous tropical drinks, in mulled wine or the seasoning for sangria. Great with grapefruit or pineapple juice drinks and in coffee. Full details
John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum
West Indies ➜ Barbados 11.0% ABV
11.0% ABV
Falernum is indigenous to Barbados, where Velvet Falernum is a longtime staple item of its many resorts and bars. The sweetness, spice and almond character of this rum-based liqueur provides weight and texture to classic rum and wine punches. Today, Falernum is a staple for tropical drinks such as swizzles, Zombies, and other Tiki drinks. Try the island favorite with 2 parts aged rum, 3 dashes Angostura and a squeeze of lime. Add to wine and orange juice for a quick, delicious Sangria. John D Taylor’s Velvet Falernum is considered by many as the original Falernum, and is today produced by famed rum distiller R.L. Seale Ltd. Full details
