How Much Does Hamilton Overproof Rum Cost in 2026?
Hamilton Overproof Rum — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $30.02 | $1.18 | $1.78 | 16.9 |
About Hamilton Overproof Rum
Hamilton Overproof Rum, also known as Hamilton 151 Demerara Overproof Rum, is a bold, high-proof spirit at 75.5% ABV (151 proof) produced by Caribbean Spirits Inc. and crafted from a blend of pot and column still rums aged up to five years at Guyana's Diamond Distillery, part of Demerara Distillers Ltd. What makes it special is its rich Demerara heritage, delivering intense flavors of dark fruits, brown spices, smoky tobacco, and molasses without added sugar, imported in bulk at high proof and diluted in New York for authenticity. Ideal for adventurous rum enthusiasts, tiki cocktail makers, and collectors seeking unadulterated power, it's the go-to overproof for classics like the Zombie. Compared to other overproof rums, it stands out with superior balance of ripe fruit, spice, and smoke, outperforming generic high-proof options in depth and mixability, all at an accessible 750ml price of $30.02.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The aroma bursts with rich molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, and caramel, layered with coffee, nutmeg, cloves, prunes, raisins, and licorice. Subtle tropical hints of banana and pineapple emerge beneath bold alcoholic heat. Overall complexity is intense and aromatic, evoking Demerara's dark fruit legacy.
👅 Palate
Intense molasses and caramel hit first, followed by dark chocolate, treacle, coffee, cocoa, toasted nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grapefruit zest. Saline, marzipan, and herbal undertones add depth to the full-bodied, warming texture with a signature high-proof burn. Flavors integrate seamlessly for remarkable balance despite the strength.
✨ Finish
Long and warming, with lingering caramel, dark chocolate, dried fruits, sweet smokiness, tobacco, and oak tannin.
Popular Cocktails with Hamilton Overproof Rum
Zombie — Blend Hamilton 151 with lime juice, grapefruit, falernum, grenadine, and other rums over crushed ice for a potent tiki classic.
Jet Pilot — Mix Hamilton 151 with Lemon Hart 151, aged rum, lime, cinnamon syrup, and grapefruit juice, then flash-blend with ice.
Navy Grog — Combine Hamilton 151 with light rum, demerara rum, grapefruit, lime juices, and club soda for Donn Beach's historic grog.
Food Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, Smoked barbecue meats, Spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, Aged cheeses, Toffee or caramel treats
