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TikiTacky
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Joined: Nov 23, 2010
Posts: 1319 |  Posted: 2014-01-16 4:31 pm Permalink
I use it in a Mai Tai all the time along with Appleton. But instead of 1 oz of each, I use 1.5 oz Appleton and .5 oz of Smith Cross.
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Sunny&Rummy
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Joined: Jun 13, 2013
Posts: 593
From: Melbourne, FL
| Posted: 2014-01-16 5:20 pm Permalink
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On 2014-01-16 15:55, kkocka wrote:
Finally got ahold of a bottle of Smith & Cross. My only problem is that my bar at home is at full vacancy, and that I'm unsure of the "best" way to use it other than being a knockout star in a Mai Tai. I'd love some suggestions.
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If you are an amaro fan, you'll probably did the Kingston Negroni. Equal parts Smith&Cross, Campari and sweet vermouth (or a bit less if using Punt e Mes as I think the recipe originally called for). Build over ice cubes in a double rocks glass, stir, enjoy.
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AdOrAdam
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Joined: Jun 16, 2013
Posts: 627
From: Wolverhampton, UK
| Posted: 2014-01-19 09:16 am Permalink
I find Smith & Cross a bit of a strange rum (not bad, just way funky) - I thought it was pretty good in drinks where it can take centre stage. Try it in a Montego Bay 
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bamalamalu
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Joined: Mar 20, 2006
Posts: 790 | Posted: 2014-01-19 8:44 pm Permalink
Latest purchase a couple hours ago at K&B in Del Cerro - more Diplomatico (Exclusiva), and Koloa Dark. Yum!
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Kill Devil
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Joined: Feb 16, 2011
Posts: 281
From: Chicago
| Posted: 2014-01-20 09:31 am Permalink
S&C works in all kind of drinks...Jasper's Jamaican, 1/2 of a Mai Tai, Daquiri, the gold Jamaican in a Zombie(perhaps somewhat reduced/mixed 50/50 with say, Coruba) ...in fact the recipe off the back of the bottle(Millionaire?) is good. Yes it's a dominant taste, but it's a great one!
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WestADad
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Joined: Mar 31, 2009
Posts: 745
From: Tornado Alley
| Posted: 2014-01-20 09:38 am Permalink
Bought some Kohala Bay Dark. Makes a dry Mai Tai and a mighty tasty Bora Bora!
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Dapuma1
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Joined: May 04, 2010
Posts: 115 | Posted: 2014-01-21 10:23 am Permalink
Favorite most recent purchase is ED 21 year
Normally not a fan of sipping rums as I prefer cocktails most of the time, but if one rum is going to change your opinion about sipping rums this is it
I love demerara rum, took a chance with this one and am very happy
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AceExplorer
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Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 1887
From: Deep in the Jacksonville Florida jungle.
| Posted: 2014-01-21 11:03 am Permalink
Dapuma, how much did it set you back?
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lunavideogames
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Joined: May 09, 2012
Posts: 1740
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2014-01-21 11:56 am Permalink
Found these in Florida. Tried for Koala Bay but they were out and getting more the next day. Too bad.
AceExplorer - I saw a bottle of ED 21 in FL at Sunset Liquors for $89.99. I was tempted but on vacation, so I passed.
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Dapuma1
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Joined: May 04, 2010
Posts: 115 | Posted: 2014-01-23 11:42 pm Permalink
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On 2014-01-21 11:03, AceExplorer wrote:
Dapuma, how much did it set you back?
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It is normally $100 but i got it on 10% off sale for $90
Most expensive rum I have ever purchased, and was somewhat apprehensive to do so...however it is worth it if you like sippers or are a big demerrara fan
I like LH LH 151 and ED 12 / 15 so i pulled the trigger on it, i would recommend getting some snifters for it if you don't have them already, crate and barrel have some nice small ones that are $5-$6
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AceExplorer
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Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 1887
From: Deep in the Jacksonville Florida jungle.
| Posted: 2014-01-24 04:49 am Permalink
Thanks, Dapuma, that's great information! I see some pricey limited production aged rums on the shelves from time to time, and I think about buying.
Great advice on the snifters, too. Sometimes when you don't want a whole cocktail, but you want some sort of "Scooby snack," a good sipping rum will scratch that itch.
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Dapuma1
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Joined: May 04, 2010
Posts: 115 | Posted: 2014-01-24 6:58 pm Permalink
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On 2014-01-24 04:49, AceExplorer wrote:
Thanks, Dapuma, that's great information! I see some pricey limited production aged rums on the shelves from time to time, and I think about buying.
Great advice on the snifters, too. Sometimes when you don't want a whole cocktail, but you want some sort of "Scooby snack," a good sipping rum will scratch that itch.
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Exactly, sometimes you don't have the ingredients nor do you want to create a 13 step cocktail, you just want delicious rum now - this stuff will cover that itch
My friends had purchased a few rare Agricole's sippers that we tried out and they were okay but nothing compared to this - Limited JM Rhum and something else, one I had never seen or heard of which was an impressive find but not as amazing in the glass (to me at least - quite funky and unique though - ill have to ask them to send me the bottle picture so i can track down what they were)
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LoriLovesTiki
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Joined: Jul 03, 2011
Posts: 1259
From: NJ
| Posted: 2014-02-02 4:20 pm Permalink
Today I bought Appleton V/X and Wray & Nephew. At halftime or before I'll be mixing up some mai tai's.
Thanks for all the posts of rum in this sub-forum. I'm learning a lot.
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thePorpoise
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Joined: Jan 23, 2011
Posts: 1515
From: Tampa Bay
| Posted: 2014-02-02 5:39 pm Permalink
W&N Overproof? dag, girl, you like a scrong mai-tai..!!
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LoriLovesTiki
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Joined: Jul 03, 2011
Posts: 1259
From: NJ
| Posted: 2014-02-02 6:12 pm Permalink
Guess I'm not a "strong drink" girl! It's only "eh" in the mai tai! What else can I use it in is the question.
In my defense, the rum selections in my area (central NJ) are quite lacking. I grabbed the Wray & Nephew b/c I recognized the name from here but it wasn't my fav mai tai. I'll try it again with non-original recipe, maybe some juice (please don't throw rocks) will make the final product more palatable. But strong is right, I'm hitting the bottom and not caring that this Superbowl is horrible! LOL
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