Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Zombie Blend Rum
Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Zombie Blend — 118-Proof Tiki Rum
Hamilton Beachbum Berry's Zombie Blend Rum is a 118-proof (59% ABV) blend of light, dark, and overproof Caribbean rums, 750mL — a collaboration between rum importer Ed Hamilton and tiki historian Jeff "Beachbum" Berry.
In 2005, Beachbum Berry unearthed the original "lost" 1934 Zombie recipe, which demanded three different rums. Fourteen years and two years of blending experiments later, this one bottle answers that call: a concentrated, flavor-intense blend that reanimates a proper Zombie with just 2 oz — plus the backbone to fuel a Jet Pilot or punch up any classic tiki drink.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich molasses and dark brown sugar, ripe banana and pineapple, vanilla, and cinnamon-nutmeg spice.
- Palate: Full-bodied and intense — caramel and overripe banana up front, then clove, allspice, and black pepper over toasted oak and dark chocolate.
- Finish: Long and warming, with dried fruit, subtle smokiness, and lingering spice.
Key Highlights
- ✔ 118 proof (59% ABV) — high-octane, flavor-concentrated
- ✔ Blend of light, dark, and overproof Caribbean rums
- ✔ Crafted for the original 1934 Zombie cocktail
- ✔ Collaboration of Ed Hamilton × Beachbum Berry
- ✔ Also fuels Jet Pilots and other classic tiki cocktails
How to Enjoy
Mix the classic Hamilton Beachbum Zombie: 2 oz of this blend with lime, grapefruit, cinnamon, and spice. Or deploy it in a Jet Pilot or your own original tiki creations — it brings the intensity, you bring the ice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is in Hamilton Zombie Blend?
A marriage of light, dark, and overproof Caribbean rum distillates — designed so one bottle replaces the three rums the original 1934 Zombie recipe called for.
Why is it 118 proof?
Less water, more flavor: the high proof concentrates the rum character, so 2 oz in a Zombie delivers the intensity of the original's larger rum pour.
Can you drink Hamilton Zombie Blend neat?
It's built for cocktails, but tiki and rum enthusiasts do sip it neat — expect bold, funky, spice-driven intensity.
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