Plantation O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum

Okay, so I never thought I'd own something like this, until I read up on it more and found that Bacardi 151 ruined navy and overproof rum for anyone that has known of it. It helps that it's highly rated on Distiller, and even though I did not want a liter of this, the price was right and it was the only size available, but I still think I can have fun with this if the taste is right. The color is that of a 8-10 year aged rum, combined with just a bit of blood, because the red hue is starting to look like the front of the bottle label. The ethanol is potent, but I can still access the scent, which is caramelized sugar, wet earth, and some hogo remnants. Banana and even some bread notes are also present as well. Not surprisingly, the initial taste is simply heat. After a few sips of acclimation, fairly heavy flavors of oak come into play. This lasts longer than I expected, to the point where I thought that this would be it, but then the proof finally hits, and washes over the mouth and throat in a furious burn. If you can still focus on the taste, then you'll receive notes of caramelized sugar, unripe banana, and, most surprisingly, a pretty powerful punch of cherry. Other than hot, the finish ends with the cherry note. Okay, so definitely no regrets here. This is absolute and full proof that barrel strength or simply higher proof rums have access to a much wider flavor profile than any of the watered down stuff. Sure, this would be welcome in giant punch bowls or cliché tiki head cups, but I can also easily see some standard cocktails getting a huge (albeit boozy) boost from this.

Very strong. Fantastic rim to use in mixed drinks. Especially when you want to appreciate the alcohol.

Neat. Deep mahogany color. Nose is..whew..don't get too close..but obvious ethanol..Molasses, fruitcake (dried fruits..raisin, cherry, pineapple), hogo, and allspice. Sip carefully..molasses, banana candy, dried pineapple. Finish is long and dry. Sweet, fruity, hogo, cinnamon and nutmeg Delicious, but too intense as a sipper. I'd add some ice or a mixer to bring out the nuances

Tiki baby!