Newcomers to Tiki drinks quickly face an uncomfortable question: Just how many rums do I need? With so many recipes calling for Lemon Hart this, Jamaican rum that, overproof, and Puerto Rican, it quickly becomes overwhelming. I know, because I was once lived that nightmare. Luckily, I was able to buy many bottles and learn... Continue Reading →
Plantation Launches New Blend – O.F.T.D. Overproof (Old Fashioned Traditional Dark)
In the lead up to (a particularly rum focused) Tales of the Cocktail 2016, after many months of speculation, French producer Plantation Rum today announced their newest mainstream blended rum: O.F.T.D. The new offering is a blend of rums. The label says Jamaica, Guyana, and Barbados, coming in at a high octane 69 percent ABV (138 proof).... Continue Reading →