For this bold spirit, Turkey Shore researched old New England rums and worked from there; they discovered that local rums were drier than Caribbean imports and closer to whiskey in style, especially after barrel aging. Using a heavier-grade molasses and new American oak barrels, this aged rum offers caramel, butterscotch, tobacco and smoky notes that will win over even the most ardent whiskey enthusiast. Try it in classic rye and bourbon drinks like the Old Fashioned, Sazerac or Manhattan. In winter, it makes for excellent Hot Buttered Rum. And while it’s not the distillery’s intention to mix this special rum with citrus, it’s found its place in tropical Tiki’s resurgence at many a bar around Boston.