Lemon Hart 151 Rum
Lemon Hart 151 Rum is a 75.5% ABV (151 proof), 750mL overproof dark rum from Guyana — a blend of select high-proof Demerara rums, aged in oak. It is the overproof tiki rum called for by name in the original Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber recipes: the float on a Zombie, the signature of a Corn 'n' Oil. Handle with respect — and order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 75.5% (151 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US)
- Style: overproof dark rum, blend of high-proof Demerara rums, oak aged
- Origin: Guyana (Demerara)
- Tiki role: named in original Zombie, Corn 'n' Oil, 151 Swizzle and Planter's Punch recipes
Tiki's Original Overproof
High-proof rum was the secret weapon of mid-century tiki, and Lemon Hart 151 was the bottle the masters actually reached for — Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic's both specified it by name. Under the heat is a real Demerara rum: oak, raw brown sugar and dried fruit. RumX's community rates it 7.2/10, best deployed in cocktails. See more rum and the Lemon Hart collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Per brand notes: deep rich amber and mahogany; exceptional complexity over gentle oak with raw brown sugar, dried fruits, burnt caramel, exotic spices, vanilla and baked apples; a warm, lingering, complex, smooth finish. RumX drinkers find intense roasted molasses, burnt sugar and cocoa — a cocktail rum first.
How to Enjoy
In cocktails, not the sipping glass: a scant float over a Zombie, a Corn 'n' Oil, or a 151 Swizzle. Measure carefully at 151 proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is it?
151 proof — 75.5% ABV. This is one of the strongest rums on the shelf.
What is it used for?
Tiki cocktails: the classic float on a Zombie, Corn 'n' Oil, 151 Swizzle, Planter's Punch.
Where is it made?
Guyana (Demerara region).
The tiki overproof that started it all — order Lemon Hart 151 Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
