Lemon Hart 151

One might ask, why would you start a four-tasting afternoon with an overproof? And of course the answer might be, WHY NOT?
This self-sanitizing rum was tasted 10/17/21 at Laka Lono in the form of a SotoDax because I knew better than to blow my palate with the first rum. My notes indicate that in addition to the previously noted "self-sanitizing," I felt it had interesting earthy flavors.

This only recently became available in my area. Easily the smoothest 151 I've tried so far. It's might be just a touch hot neat to be considered a true sipper, but I find that a couple of drops of water makes this incredibly flavorful on it's own. Add a splash of lime and a bit of tonic and you have a rich grog that can't be beat. Such an exceptional value in my area at $25US for 750ml.

Really good. Nice supper but also good for cocktails

I don't have this often, but when a cocktail calls for it, I am rarely disappointed.

At 151 it isn't really a straight shot drink. Although it is quite tasty over ice. My personal preference though is a dark and stormy. One part to three parts of a very strong ginger beer and it is amazing.

That doesn't really make sense does it? Well, I bought it, want to add it, but haven't tasted it. So there you go.

Having it with ice, it starts a bit strong, obviously, but then mellows out over time. It has rich flavors of brown sugar and butterscotch. Very good when watered down but exceptional when mixed.

A pretty tasty rum, but also packs quite a wallop (unsurprising as a 151 proof). Strong flavor, mixes well.

This is potent, obviously at 151 proof! Use with caution... :-)

Amazingly given the proof, this is pleasant on the nose - not too much alcohol. Brown sugar, sweetness.

Palate - DRY, of course the first thing that hit you - followed by richness - oak, light smoke, nice level of sweetness, a bitter note. Burnt sugar, caramel, hints of spices like cinnamon.

A must have and a great OP for Tiki Cocktails. Can be a decent sipper with caution! Clears the sinuses.

This rum is a revelation. Dark notes of molasses and caramel. Incredible. This and OFTD have officially made me no longer scared of overproof rums. Maybe that fear came from trying moonshines in Tennessee, where higher proof meant less flavor and more ethanol. Not the case here. This is a flavor bomb.