Denizen Merchant‘s Reserve

 Way too reduced for my taste. I’m very happy to have been able to sample this rum thoug. Many thanks Adrian 🙂

 Scored as a sipper, not as a mixer. Makes a great mai-tai.

 To me this is good neat but mixed it makes the greatest mai tai possible for under $500 lol

 Tasting notes 05.02.2016 with Dirk Becker at the Hanse Spirit: When Mai Tai Rum was designed, pure did not leave a lasting impression. The notes are only a +/-

 Made for the Mai Tai .... pure rather midfield by the strong dilution, nevertheless incredibly great that I could try it, thank you Adrian Wahl

 A surprising contrast between a fruity and floral nose and a palate with mild funk and even a smoky note. The funky flavor is actually much more highlighted in a cocktail than when sipping this neat; not a great neat rum, though I love it in a Mai Tai.

 I don’t love sipping this but it’s enjoyable if it’s what’s on hand. Bought for Mai Tais and it does make a good one. But even behind the other ingredients there is an alcoholoc taste that comes through. That makes it seem “hotter” than it really is at 43%.

 In May Tai significantly better than pure

 This rum has earned a reputation for being a tasty addition to tiki cocktails, but I think it also holds its own when enjoyed neat. While it may not boast the same prestige as a high-end rum, it's still a solid choice that won't break the bank. Its flavor profile is complex and interesting, with a hint of funk that's characteristic of Jamaican rums. At this price point, I think it's definitely worth keeping on hand in the bar.

 The guy in line ahead of me at the store saw my bottle in the checkout line. He warned me that he too was tricked to use this rum in a mai tai. He said that if I wanted any depth to my mai tai, don’t use this. But everyone (to include Martin Cate) uses this for there mai tais. I should have listened to that guy. Not good neat. Too light in mixes.