Smith & Cross Rum, 70 cl

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So, is Smith and Cross a good rum? The answer to that question is a bit complicated. It all depends on what you are looking for in a rum. If you are looking for a rum that is light and fruity, then Smith and Cross is not the right rum for you. However, if you are looking for a rum that has a lot of flavor and is a bit spicy, then Smith and Cross is definitely worth trying. What is a good drink to mix with rum? Lost Spirits Cuban-Inspired 151 - this is a fantastic rum that will challenge what you expect from an overproof rum. While not a Lemon Hart 151 substitute, you can substitute it anyway in recipes that call for LH151 and get very good (just not identical) results. Rum is a liquor made from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, usually distilled in a pot still. Rums are typically light-bodied, and the color of the rum depends on the type of cane sugar and the distillation method. There are many different ways to mix rum, but some drinks are more popular than others. Here are a few of the most common drinks that can be made with rum:

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Cruzan 151 - this is a good light Spanish-style overproof that I'd use in recipes that call for Bacardi 151. In a pinch and can't find one of the above "full Demerara" rums? While not 100% Demerara, Pusser's Navy rum contains a blend of 5 rums hailing from Trinidad and Guyana. The Guyanese component contains some distillate from the fabled the Port Mourant double wooden pot still of DDL. So while not an exact swap, it's absolutely in the family and Pusser's (as of February 2016) seems to have stable distribution in the US. El Dorado 5 (go for the 8 if you can find it, the 5 is light in the characteristics of this category).

Smith and Cross is made with a blend of rums from Jamaica. The rums are blended and then flavored with a mix of spices, which gives it its characteristic flavor.

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Similar to the note on agricole blanc: in terms of substitution, the closest style would be the Barbancourt rhums from Haitias they follow a similar French lineage as Martinique rhums and are also distilled from cane juice rather than molasses. It's not a straight substitution, but you can get some of the same characteristics from Barbancourt. Rhum agricole is the designation given to the spirits made from sugar cane on the island of Martinique. The process for producing rhum agricole on Martinique is governed and defined by an AOC, the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. Ok, technically you can have a rhum from Martinique that does not adhere to the AOC and therefore cannot use that labeling. But the good ones are labeled with the AOC designation so for the conversation here I'll consider all agricole rhum from Martinique as adhering to the AOC. Agricole rhum from Martinique is made from pressed sugar cane juice rather than molasses, which imparts more of the soil/land into the spirit. This is the biggest distinction from other styles of rum. The "blanc" rhum agricole is un-aged, though it may have rested (n a vat) for a period of time before being bottled. This rum is your best bet for a 'ti punch. Hamilton 151 Overproof: Ed Hamilton, who has recently been bottling his own line of rums, now has an overproof demerara rum to market called " Hamilton 151 Overproof", distilled and aged on the banks the Demerara river. Mr. Hamilton understands the importance of Lemon Hart 151, and this rum is the real deal - as close as possible to Lemon Hart 151 (maybe slightly improved, depending on your taste). This is the primary (and only accurate) substitute for any recipe calling for "Lemon Hart 151". Ask your local liquor store for it by name. When you're looking to mix and create the incredible tiki drinks of old, you need something with real personality - something intense and loaded with flavor (and without all the additives and sweeteners!). You need authentic Jamaican rum.Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillation process results in a higher alcohol content than most other alcoholic beverages. Sweet and nutty, this Jamaican-produced rum is known for its nutty, vanilla, caramel, candied orange, dried fruits, and sugar cookie flavors. Hamilton Demerara 86 Rum Hamilton

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Malibu Rum. This might not seem like the most popular choice. But if you’re looking for a sweet, coconut-filled rum liqueur to use in a Tiki-style drink, you have to consider Malibu. Maybe it won’t be the main rum used, but it definitely fits as a complimentary rum. It is truly excellent when used for classic punches and tiki drinks. Try it in a Jungle Bird, or blended with an aged Martinique for an original Maita'i. It has a deep layer of molasses, some baking spices, star anise, vanilla, and some citrus peel. It’s a great choice for Tiki drinks. Paranubes Oaxacan Rum ParanubesEpisode 3of 5 Minutes of Rum is an introduction to this deep-bodied style of rum from Jamaica. Myers owns the category and is the easiest to find, though my personal preference is Plantation Xaymaca (better flavor) or Coruba (better color). The Smith and Cross distillery produces a wide range of rum products, including pot distilled rums, column distilled rums, and blended rums. The distillery is best known for its Smith and Cross rum, a blend of pot and column distilled rums. The Smith and Cross brand is a registered trademark of the McFarlane family. If you want to mix Smith and Cross with ginger ale, some people recommend using a spicy ginger ale like Canada Dry Hot. This will help to balance out the sweetness of the ginger ale and the spiciness of the rum. Angostura 1824 is a Trinidad and Tobago rum that scored a 93 out of 100 on the Beverage Testing Institute’s scale. It is a full-bodied rum with notes of toffee, caramel, and vanilla.

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If you want to mix Smith and Cross with cola, some people recommend using a spicy cola like Pepsi Max or Dr. Pepper Ten. This will help to balance out the sweetness of the cola and the spiciness of the rum.El Dorado 3-Year-Old Rum Offers tropical notes. Rich yet complex flavor profile. El Dorado 3 Year is crisp, with notes of cacao, cane sugar, and grassy. Plantation Barbados 5 Year Plantation If you cannot get a bottle of Lemon Hart 151 or Hamilton 151 Overproof, here are your available options. Note you'll get the proof and the color, and some of the body, but not the full flavor: Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide what they like the best. However, if you are looking for some suggestions, here are a few ideas: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a Venezuelan rum that scored a 92 out of 100 on the Beverage Testing Institute’s scale. It is a rich and complex rum with notes of caramel, toffee, and vanilla. This is a question that has been asked by many people, and the answer is not a simple one. There are a few things that need to be taken into account when answering this question, such as the ingredients that are used and the cost of those ingredients.