Trader Vic's Overproof 151 Rum 1L
Trader Vic's Overproof 151 Rum 1L is the tiki bar's secret weapon at full strength: 151 proof (75.5% ABV), distilled in Puerto Rico and bottled in the USA. This is not a sipping rum — it's the classic float: a quarter-ounce over a Mai Tai or a full ounce in a Golden Puka, straight from the Trader Vic's recipe book. The bottle carries the traditional warning label: Warning: Flammable — see back label. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 75.5% (151 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Style: overproof white rum — cocktail float, not a sipper
- Origin: distilled in Puerto Rico, bottled in the USA
- Brand: Trader Vic's Private Selection, "Since 1934"
The Float That Finishes the Drink
Overproof rum exists for one job in tiki: the aromatic cap. Trader Vic's own recipes call the 151 by name — a quarter-ounce floated on the San Francisco Mai Tai, a full ounce in the Golden Puka — where the high proof carries aroma and adds fire without drowning the drink. Handle it like the pros do: measure carefully, keep it away from open flame, and never shoot it straight. Explore the store's Trader Vic's shelf or browse more overproof rum.
Tasting Notes
No credible published tasting notes found — and honestly, this bottle isn't bought for tasting notes. Expect clean, hot, high-proof white rum character built to disappear into a cocktail and announce itself on the nose.
How to Enjoy
As a float only: ¼ oz over a Mai Tai, per the Trader Vic's recipe. Store away from heat; respect the flammable warning on the label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you drink 151 rum straight?
No — at 75.5% ABV it's a cocktail ingredient (floats), not a sipping rum. The label itself carries a flammability warning.
What is overproof rum used for?
Tiki cocktails: a small float adds aroma and proof to drinks like the Mai Tai and Zombie.
Where is it made?
Distilled in Puerto Rico and bottled in the USA.
The tiki workhorse at full proof — order Trader Vic's Overproof 151 Rum 1L online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.