Which of these 8 RUMS makes the best single bottle Mai Tai?

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Thanks to ‪@ultimatemaitai‬ for stopping by to enjoy 8 Mai Tais in a taste test to determine the best single bottle Mai Tai. The criteria for this were basic. They had to be rums I already had, had to be mainly Jamaican, and the price range was under $45 for me.

While all of these make good Mai Tais, there is a big difference between them. Spending a few dollars more for some of our favorites is worth it, but there are several options here at the bottom of the price range that were just as good as the more expensive ones.

The rums for today's showdown
all prices are for what I paid locally
1. Worthy Park Select - $39.99
2. Rum Bar Gold - $28.50
3. Appleton Estate Signature - $21.99
4. Appleton Estate Reserve 8 Year - $36.99
5. Monymusk Classic Gold - $35
6. Smith & Cross - $33.99
7. Denizen Merchant's Reserve - $31.99
8. Planteray Xaymaca - $21.99

Spoilers below

Winner: Denizen Merchant's Reserve
Best Value: Planteray Xaymaca
And an honorable mention to Appleton Signature. It was ranked in the middle but it's a solid all-around single-bottle Mai Tai that will please a crowd

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📃 Episode Chapters 📃
00:00 Introduction to the Single Bottle Mai Tai Showdown
01:00 The Lineup of Rums!
02:36 Today's guest taster
04:36 Making the Mai Tais
05:41 Drinking the Mai Tais
15:13 The Reveal - Our least favorites
18:47 Middle of the Road20:06 Our Favorites
23:18 The Winner!

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