The mai tai is a classic cocktail that dates back to the 1940s and tiki bar chain Trader Vic's. We asked an expert for rum ...

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“You can put... [new-make rum] in a barrel, stick it in the sunshine or somewhere nice and warm, cook the stuff... [and] it will smell super sweet, it’ll look amazing and give you ...

There is plenty to explore and sample among these three rums if you are a rum lover, either straight or in cocktails. See the NYWSC website for a complete listing of all the medalists.