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Review: Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye

We review Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye. It's a blend of Caribbean rum, American rye whiskey, ginger, and bitters.

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Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye (image via Caskers)

Tasting Notes

About:

43% ABV. A blend of Caribbean rum and rye whiskey, flavored with macerated ginger and “bespoke bitters.” Around $40 for a 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
A copper color with a slight orange hue.
Nose:
Citrus and spice.
Palate:
The mouthfeel is slightly viscous. There are major notes of dry citrus, thyme and botanic herbs (I’m almost surprised there’s no gin, involved but the bitters do some heavy lifting on the flavor here). There is also an ambient presence of honey-like sweetness and a tingle of ginger spice on the finish with neither the whiskey or rum making a major individual impression.
Finish:
Comments:
The general vibe of the marketing is a touch baroque for my taste and nostalgic appeals to the American colonial period read… weird…to me in 2022, but the contents of the bottle are overall pretty solid so far as pre-mixed cocktails go. It’s pour-ready as an old fashioned from the bottle so long as there’s ice handy, and it has a broad enough spectrum of flavor to be a versatile backbone for a more intricate drink if you’re inclined to doctor it further. A bottle will set you back about $40, roughly the price of 3-4 servings of a similar quality bar drink, making it a solid value for one of the better ready to drink cocktails I’ve had.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jacob Wirt

Jacob Wirt, whose past lives as a cook and cultural studies researcher, continues to shape his deep appreciation for fermented grain beverages. His understanding extends beyond the mere enjoyment of the drink; he recognizes the knowledge, labor, and rich history behind every glass. With a passion for homebrewing beer, Wirt finds a similar fascination in whiskey, exploring how techniques, ingredients, and nuanced variables create the distinctive character of each expression.

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