Over two centuries ago Lehmann (Lemon) Hart was named an official purveyor of rum to the British Royal Navy, subsequently establishing the Lemon Hart Rum Company in London, England, in 1804.
Whether Mr Hart ever intended a 151 Lemon Hart to become Tiki staple is improbable but this particular rum is the most iconic of Lemon’s legacy. What is even more improbable is that the Lemon Hart Rum Company of late would be based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. That is however what has become of the man’s legacy.
El Ron Prohibido or Ron Habanero. I’m really not quite sure quite how to introduce this rum. The front of the bottle is written mostly in Spanish so that doesn’t really help. The back of the bottle gives more clues as its all in English – Ron Prohibido is the registered Trade Mark on the back so I’ll go with that.
The Duppies are Caribbean spirits who steal Caribbean rum hopping from island to island, keeping the best for themselves.
“Red Dot” Rum is the entry-level offering from Inner Circle, who are probably Australia’s second most famous rum producers. I cannot even bring myself to name the first….With this previous experience in Australian rum I am trying to approach this with an open mind. However, I will confess this is proving slightly difficult.
Tiburon Rum is the latest release from Traveller’s Liquors of Belize. Rum from Traveller’s Liquors is not readily available in the UK. I have previously tried only one of Traveller’s offerings 
Admiral Edward Vernon AKA “Old Grog” was responsible for a reduction in the British Royal Navy’s rum ration in 1740. Many of the sailors were dissatisfied with the dilution of their rum ration and legend has it that Admiral Vernon suggested the men spruce up their “tot” with sugar and limes.
Cruzan are a very popular bottler of low to medium price rum in the USA. Sales of Cruzan in the US are high and you will frequently see articles relating to Cruzan’s Diamond and Blackstrap rums. These rums are used mainly in the mixology and are popular with bartenders.