Meyers’s Dark was my first dark rum. It was specifically called for in some cocktails, and I thought I’d give it a try. A few conflicting reviews let me apprehensive. I was about twice the price of the Cruzan Light, so not knowing if I’d like it, I picked up a 375ml bottle.
My first sniff told me that danger lurked nearby. It smelled harsh with a strong charred whiskey aroma from decades ago. The “dark” description did not disappoint.
I have tried to sip it straight. Not my best choice.
I have tried it with a little water or over ice. Doesn’t help, but did allow me to discover there was more than char in their.
No one considers Meyers’s Dark a sipper. No one. Ever.
In a cocktail, things got interesting. Most of my cocktails to this point were sweet and fruity. This added a depth that cut through the sweet and fruity with a smokey taste, and added a complex (but not overwhelming) molasses flavor.
Distiller: Sazerac
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Paid: $11 for 375ml
Buy again: Probably
