Review: Blue Chair Bay Banana Rum
Blue Chair Bay Banana rum was just introduced. It is one of four rum flavors created by country music star Kenny Chesney and Mike Booth the master distiller at the West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados. This is the same distillery where Malibu and Cockspur rums are made. As the sole owner, Kenny Chesney put up millions of dollars to launch Blue Chair Bay rum last year. How has his investment paid off? He just introduced another flavor, so I’m guessing quite well.The aroma is banana pudding with rum in the background and a hint of walnut. The creamy banana entry takes on a banana cream pie flavor before peaking with some rum flavor and a smooth finish with a mild burn on the back of my throat. Additional sips bring out some nutty flavor on the finish. Bottled at 53 proof, 25% stronger than some flavored rums I expected more alcohol heat and more of an over sweetened flavor, but Blue Chair Bay Banana rum is smooth enough, and tasty enough to drink on the rocks at the beach as you watch the waves come in and the sun go down. If you prefer your rum mixed try a Banana Fizz.
Banana Fizz
1 1/2 Oz Blue chair Bay Banana Rum
1 Oz. fresh Pineapple Juice
Club Soda
Serve on the rocks and garnish with a lime wedge. For a more citrusy flavor substitute Sierra Mist for soda
Made with rum distilled and aged in Barbados and bottled in Rochester New York
26.5% Alcohol
Grade 94 Award Gold Medal