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Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum
Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum is a Rum from the Hamilton Rum brand hailing from Jamaica.
What is Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum?
Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum is a carefully crafted spirit designed to replicate the iconic flavor profile of the classic Navy Grog cocktail in a single bottle. This unique rum blend combines three distinct styles - Jamaican pot still, Guyanese demerara, and Virgin Islands light rum - to capture the essence of the drink popularized by tiki legend Don the Beachcomber. Interestingly, the creation of this rum was inspired by a decades-long quest to uncover the secret recipe of the original Navy Grog. Cocktail historian Jeff "Beachbum" Berry spent years piecing together clues from former bartenders and restaurant staff, ultimately decoding the mysterious "Don's Spices #2" ingredient that gave the drink its distinctive flavor.
Why do we love Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum?
Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum is a one-of-a-kind spirit crafted specifically to recreate the legendary Trader Vic's Navy Grog cocktail. This unique blend combines three distinct rums—a Guyanese demerara, a Jamaican pot still, and a light Virgin Islands rum—offering cocktail enthusiasts the chance to mix an authentic Navy Grog without hunting down multiple bottles.
How do you drink Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum?
Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum shines in tropical-style cocktails, where its rich flavors of molasses, spice, and fruit can take center stage. For a simpler experience, try it neat or with a large ice cube to open up its complexities, especially on balmy summer evenings when paired with grilled pineapple or jerk chicken to complement its bold character.
Nose: Warm molasses and brown sugar dominate, backed by tropical fruit notes of ripe banana and pineapple. Hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg add complexity. A subtle oakiness and light alcohol heat round out the aroma.
Palate: Rich and full-bodied. Molasses sweetness carries through, balanced by spicy oak and a touch of smoke. Flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, and dried fruits emerge. The tropical notes from the nose reappear as candied pineapple and orange peel. A pleasant warmth builds without overwhelming.
Finish: Long and warming. The sweetness fades, leaving lingering notes of baking spices, particularly clove and allspice. A slight tannic dryness from the oak provides structure. Subtle hints of tobacco and leather add depth as the finish slowly tapers off.
Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Navy Grog Blend Rum is a carefully crafted blend of rums from Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad, designed to recreate the flavor profile of the original Navy Grog cocktail. What's fascinating about this blend is how it combines rums from different distilleries and aging processes to achieve a specific taste that captures the essence of a classic tiki drink, making it a unique bottled homage to cocktail history.
Main Ingredient: Rum
Country of Origin: Jamaica
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