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Lemon Hart Original 1804 Rum
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Below par
You can do better for the money. Bottom-third reviews at a mid-range price. RumX drinkers give it 6.9/10 across 19 ratings, vs. 7.1/10 for the typical rum (730 rated). The Fat Rum Pirate gives it 3/5, vs. 4/5 for the typical rum (921 rated).
Lemon Hart Original 1804 Rum is a historic Demerara rum blend produced by Demerara Distillers Limited in Guyana, tracing its heritage to Lehman Hart's 1804 rum blending house in Cornwall, England. Bottled at 40% ABV, it offers a bold, full-bodied profile of dark molasses, brown sugar, caramel, oak, and warm spice, making it a favorite among tiki cocktail enthusiasts for classics like Mai Tais and Zombies.
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