Hamilton Beachbum Berry Blend

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1414; Rum #713

Here we have a collaboration between Ed Hamilton of Hamilton rums fame and Beachbum Berry of Tiki and Latitude 29 fame. This is rum blend created to make a one bottle blend intended to be used for a number of tiki cocktails classics, but primarily the Zombie. The end result is a blend of rums from Jamaica, Guyana, and the Dominica Republic bottled at a high proof with no additives.

Distillery: Worthy Park, DDL, Dominican Distillery

Bottler: Hamilton

Region: Jamaica, Guyana, Dominican Republic

Still: Pot & Column

ABV: 57%

Nose: Clove, Banana, Coriander

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Clove, Banana, Coriander, Black Pepper, Vanilla

Finish: Short Finish, Vanilla, Banana, Metallica Tinge

This rum is fine neat. I can see it being good in its intended cocktail purpose but its just a little rough around the edges for neat drinking. However, its good to have these products out there, especially since it’s a cool project between Ed and the Bum.

Final Score: 82

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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