Hamilton New York Blend Rum

Name: Hamilton New York Blend Rum
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750ml & 84 Proof

What is Hamilton New York Blend Rum?

Hamilton New York Blend Rum is the same product as the Hamilton 1670 blend just with a different name. It's a meticulously crafted spirit designed specifically for making the perfect daiquiri, combining high-proof Jamaican and Guyanese rums in a unique ratio. Interestingly, the blend is slowly stirred for 48 hours before dilution, allowing the flavors to meld and creating a rum that boasts notes of honeyed stone fruit, smoky cedar, and a surprising brine undertone in the finish.

Why do we love Hamilton New York Blend Rum?

Hamilton New York Blend Rum stands out for its carefully calibrated 84-proof formula, specifically designed to shine in daiquiris while maintaining consistency through dilution. This unique blend of high-proof Jamaican and Guyanese rums is slowly stirred for 48 hours before dilution, resulting in a complex profile of honeyed stone fruit aromas, smoky caramelized notes, and a long finish with hints of brine—making it a bartender's secret weapon for elevated rum cocktails.

How do you drink Hamilton New York Blend Rum?

Hamilton New York Blend Rum shines in citrus-forward rum cocktails, where its blend of Guyanese and Jamaican rums adds depth and complexity. While it's designed for mixing, adventurous drinkers can also enjoy it neat or with a large ice cube to appreciate its nuanced flavors, particularly on warm summer evenings or paired with spicy Caribbean dishes that complement its smoky and fruity notes.

$30.99

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Hamilton New York Blend Rum

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Hamilton New York Blend Rum

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Tasting Notes

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Nose: Honeyed stone fruit aromas lead the way, reminiscent of ripe peaches and apricots. Subtle hints of caramelized fruit and a gentle smokiness follow, adding depth and complexity.

Palate: Smoky cedar notes greet the palate, accompanied by dark fruit flavors like blackberry and plum. Spice elements emerge, possibly cinnamon and nutmeg, intertwining with more smoky fruit nuances. A subtle brine undertone adds intrigue.

Finish: Long and satisfying, the finish showcases lingering smoky wood characteristics. The brine note persists, providing a savory counterpoint to the fruit and spice elements. A warmth from the 84 proof alcohol content gently fades, leaving a pleasant, slightly dry sensation.

Hamilton New York Blend Rum is crafted by carefully blending high-proof aged rums from Jamaica and Guyana, which are slowly stirred for 48 hours before being diluted to 84 proof with filtered well water at the Five & 20 Distillery in Westfield, NY. This meticulous blending process, along with the specific 84 proof strength, was chosen to create an ideal balance of flavors for daiquiris while maintaining consistency in mixed drinks.

Hamilton New York Blend Rum was specifically created at the request of a New York bar group seeking the perfect rum for their daiquiris, leading to a unique 48-hour blending process that marries high-proof Jamaican and Guyanese rums.

Unlike many rums that are blended at the distillery, this rum is actually mixed and diluted to its final 84 proof at Five & 20 Distillery in Westfield, New York, giving it a genuine Empire State pedigree.

The rum's creator spent months experimenting with different ratios and proofs, ultimately finding that the ideal blend for daiquiris wasn't the expected 60/40 Guyana/Jamaica split, but a proprietary ratio that perfectly balances the rums' flavors at a lower proof.

Main Ingredient: Sugarcane Molasses
Country of Origin: Jamaica and Guyana