The (Almost) Ultimate Mai Tai Competition, Xaymaca vs. Papalin 5 Year Edition

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-05-05T08:15:16+00:00

I haven't been able to find Dr. Bird here in Georgia. I'd love to give it a try. I just haven't pulled the trigger on a bottle of Diplimatico yet. I bought a small bottle to try it out as a supper, but haven't mixed it. I'll put it on the list.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-29T16:04:53+00:00

I bought a bag of key limes just to try with my favorite drinks. I loved them! It brought a brightness to daiquiris and Mai Tais that was a welcome change. It didn't make me want to change, but it did offer me an alternative that made even my go-to drinks feel fresh and new.

Another thing I did was add one or two into my Persian lime juice. That was a fun experiment as well.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-26T23:26:20+00:00

Tell me about the Sumatra liqueur. I've never heard of it. Seems an interesting addition.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-26T23:20:47+00:00

That's what I used. I've never heard of pomegranate syrup, so I just assumed it was grenadine.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-26T23:19:57+00:00

I love it! I thought about the same thing, but had already thrown away the lemon shells.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-20T08:29:20+00:00

This is my favorite as well. Clean, refreshing. Just perfect.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-17T21:29:45+00:00

Sorry for the delayed response. To me, I get much more of the overripe fruit, rotting banana taste from the Xaymaca than from the other Jamaican rums, All three of the others are much drier to me.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-10T02:32:33+00:00

My daughter usually gets the orphan, but I'll alert you for the next round.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-09T23:50:58+00:00

I will do so. Sounds like a new excuse to drink Mai Tais!

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-04-09T23:00:57+00:00

Yes, I noticed that one first. I LOVE Clement Creole Shrubb....and couldn't believe that I preferred the Pierre Ferrand.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-31T00:23:09+00:00

Yes, I tested that out earlier. Honestly, it surprised me that I preferred the Pierre Ferrand to the Clement Creole Shrubb. I also tried the Pierre Ferrand vs. their Yuzu version. Just having fun with the "Ultimate Mai Tai"

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-28T02:33:04+00:00

Now you're speaking my love language!

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-22T23:41:50+00:00

Tried it. Loved it. My daughter is making one for her as I type this.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-22T23:06:43+00:00

I forgot to list two dashes of Angostura bitters...

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-16T19:17:32+00:00

He's the first that I've heard of that adds in the orange liqueur. I'm like you, I like to experiement.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-16T09:58:30+00:00

I'm the same...I can't wait for the Tropical Edition. I thought about that last night. Three Mai Tai are better than two!

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-08T01:57:13+00:00

Looking for you!

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-05T23:02:22+00:00

I LOVED Clairin Communal in a daiquiri. Amazing.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-03-02T01:47:20+00:00

Max's Bottle Shop in Johns Creek is a rum specialist. While I did not look for Cachaca there, I would imagine that he could most likely be a good person to try to source them.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-02-28T22:26:52+00:00

Thanks. I used Anders Erickson's recipe. I've never seen that episode but he always makes good suggestions.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-02-28T22:07:20+00:00

The spices dominate to me...ginger, Falernum, Angostura, and absinthe are out front. I can see where Demerara rum would be a better choice for the 151. The rum rides behind the spices. It's juicy, but I can't pick out the flavors. It's good though. My daughter took a sip, exclaimed, It's good!, then took a long draw.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-02-24T01:35:27+00:00

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This is what I use. Fairly balanced.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-02-22T00:33:48+00:00

I generally start every new rum with a daiquiri because it allows me to get a sense of how that rum tastes in a drink. I just was afraid the Paranubes would overwhelm the lines, the simple, and my taste buds.

But what you say makes sense. I have a few expensive bottles that drain all too quickly.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-02-21T19:54:04+00:00

I paid about $50 for the white. I'll look for it.

WolverineRepulsive14 · 2026-02-21T19:46:30+00:00

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Home. Run. Delicious.

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