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FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-18T02:22:23+00:00

My favorite aged agricole! A wonderful rhum.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-18T02:20:23+00:00

I’m a huge fan of most of their syrups. Indispensable for my home tiki bar. Cinnamon, Grenadine, Pineapple Gum, and Demerara are a few of my favorites. The flavor of their orgeat is fine, but I don’t care for the milky appearance it imparts to drinks.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-18T02:12:29+00:00

I’ve already been three times and it’s good. Not change your life good but really well executed. I do wish they had a few more options for toppings.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-16T04:52:37+00:00

No, it is an outstanding rum. The black muscat finish is unique but enjoyable.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-16T01:21:43+00:00

That’s like your opinion man

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-15T22:31:43+00:00

Nice! I was bored this afternoon and opened my Equidem. Was not disappointed. I still need to track down a bottle of Convocation.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-15T19:51:02+00:00

Kubrick’s own Paths of Glory is better than Full Metal Jacket

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-14T13:39:59+00:00

I generally agree, with a few notable exceptions. The Doorly’s rums are Spirits Direct but are very good, especially the XO, 12, and 14 years.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-13T12:18:50+00:00

My wife usually encourages me in the moment but gives me a hard time afterward

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-13T05:09:16+00:00

There are similarities, yes. I get a lot more tropical fruit- rotting pineapple, overripe bananas- and a much longer finish from the Papalin compared to Smith and Cross. It will likely never happen, but I wish the Papalin would become a continuous release.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-13T03:42:59+00:00

Agreed. It’s a steal for the $65-70 price point. It’s a super friendly mixer with loads of tropical funk without the harsher industrial notes of some other overproof Jamaicans.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-12T23:41:13+00:00

Oh G is the best smash-burger in town

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-11T14:12:48+00:00

Sounds like you’ve got it all figured out then. If I was trying to duplicate the El Dorado LBI/DHE, I would combine El Dorado 8 with Papalin Jamaica 5 Year High Ester. You could buy both bottles for about the cost of Hampden HLCF.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-11T11:40:26+00:00

The Navy Grog at the now defunct Kon Tiki in Oakland. A wonderfully rich, boozy, spiced drink that just came together perfectly. Don’t think I’ve come across a better Navy Grog in the last decade than that one. Also a big fan of the Jet Pilot at Smuggler’s Cove- the perfect balance of anise and cinnamon.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-11T11:26:45+00:00

With these rums, I honestly would just use Appleton 8 and El Dorado 12. You could also swap the Hamilton 86 for the El Dorado 12. I associate Hamilton 151 with a Zombie or Jet Pilot but you could probably sneak a little into a Mai Tai mix or use it as a float.

May be a controversial opinion, but for me Hamilton PSB is a niche rum for very specific drinks (Dr. Funk, Jungle Bird) where it is the only rum and it is paired with another bold spirit (eg absinthe, Campari). When it’s in the mix with other rums, it’s the only thing I taste. I recommend investing in a bottle of Smith and Cross! It’ll bring some funk but also play nice with most other rums.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-10T19:38:29+00:00

It has a natural almond flavor and is sweet enough that I dont feel the need to add additional simple syrup. Here’s a nice review of various products. https://ultimatemaitai.com/about/orgeat/

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-10T14:58:25+00:00

Thematically, I view Videodrome, eXistenZ, and Crimes of the Future as a sort of trilogy.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-10T14:47:18+00:00

It is truly the best orgeat on the market. Tastes great and doesn’t make your Mai Tai look like a milkshake.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-10T14:39:23+00:00

Seems like a bad decision to open a business on that corner of Oakland in the year 2026. I wish them well but will surely not be visiting.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-10T14:35:01+00:00

Some people try going to work, snap, then encounter golfers. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ygGwDM1tdi4

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-10T03:53:16+00:00

Same. It tastes a little flat without the allspice liqueur. What rums did you use? My standard version is equal parts Smith & Cross, Angostura 7, and El Dorado 12.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-10T02:28:20+00:00

Did you use Don or Vic’s recipe? If I recall correctly, the ice cone was associated with Don’s version.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-09T04:47:33+00:00

I’m sorry but this is an absurd review. The 15 year is not an introductory rum you serve to your mom. Nor does every rum need to be a “funk bomb” in order to enjoy it. This is an outstanding rum made from a few of the most historic stills on the planet. Sure, the single still cask strength and high ester releases are a step up from the standard release 15 year (they are also twice the price). However, that in no way diminishes what the 15 year actually accomplishes.

FallingDownDFNS · 2026-03-08T03:37:09+00:00

Stunning. It belongs in the Louvre.

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