Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Zombie Blend Rum (75cl, 59%)

Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Zombie Blend Rum is a 118-proof blend of light, dark and overproof Caribbean rums, created by rum importer Ed Hamilton and tiki historian Jeff "Beachbum" Berry. It was developed to answer the original 1934 Zombie recipe, which called for three different rums. The blend is concentrated and flavour-intense, so 2 oz can reanimate a proper Zombie; it also has the backbone for a Jet Pilot or other classic tiki drinks. It can be mixed with lime, grapefruit, cinnamon and spice, or used in original tiki creations. The nose shows rich molasses and dark brown sugar, ripe banana and pineapple, vanilla, and cinnamon-nutmeg spice. The palate is full-bodied and intense, with caramel and overripe banana up front, then clove, allspice and black pepper over toasted oak and dark chocolate. The finish is long and warming, with dried fruit, subtle smokiness and lingering spice.