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"...a standout new discovery that any seasoned tiki head should snap up."
- Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer
The most enjoyable part of being a rum fanatic is that your playground is pretty much the entire globe between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer, so your opportunities for discovery are nearly endless and can take to you places on the map you've never heard of. One of the best in the business at scouting out those far-flung places for hidden treasures is Eric Kaye of Holmes Cay, and his Réunion Island Rhum Traditionnel has been a bona fide banger since its release a year ago.
Sourced entirely from a small, French island départment in middle of the Indian Ocean, due east of Madagascar, this new entry in Holmes Cay's Single Origin series was distilled at Distillerie de Savanna on a stainless steel column still and aged three years in ex-Cognac casks in tropical conditions, a combination that "makes for a heady, singular profile that far outpaces its price point" according to B-21 Spirits Buyer Andrew Kitz.
Of course, the other most enjoyable aspect of rum culture is the cocktail tradition, and this one was specifically crafted to nail the style that the legendary Trader Vic used in his original Mai Tai recipe. That's not to say it's anything like your other favorites, but rather its utterly distinctive character and charm will not only give you a whole new take on any tried-and-true classic, but also offer countless ideas for experimentation. However you choose to put this stellar performer to work, it's sure to become one of the most compelling and intriguing additions to your repertoire in a long time. | 
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