'Well I'm not a bartender' needs to be a t-shirt AND a bumper sticker. This episode was so very informative and entertaining. What a clever way to approach a dosed down version of the zombie. Ed Hamilton is a genius!! Thank you Spike!!!
Thank you! Just bought this bottle and used it for my zombie! It was amazing. As a side note i try to emulate the drink from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at the Polynesian Resort.
@@BreezewayCocktailHour There's just that hint of the Jamaican swimming around there with a dark and mild rum sweetness. Incredibly well balanced and surprisingly sippable blend (at 118 proof...).
Such a great idea! I buy the Denizen’s Merchant Reserve for Mai Tais just for this reason, less bottles I have to buy and store the better!! I’ll be on the lookout for this, thanks Ed, Bum, and Spike. 🙏 🧟♂️ 🍹
I wish this got out to more people. Love this channel, love what you do and Mr Hamilton's a rather nice chap to watch as well. Wish I could get his rums where I live
@@BreezewayCocktailHour Maybe it would be a good idea to get in touch with other cocktail channels (Steve the Bartender, How to Drink, The educated Barfly) and ask for a cooperation. Or send them some of your glassware to use in their videos in exchange for an honorable mention? You certainly more than deserve it. Your Videos were thrown at me by the RUclips algorithm because I watch all of the channels mentioned above.
Great show, both of you! Thanks to Mr. Hamilton too-we'll definitely be shopping for his rum immediately! I'm setting up my own tiki bar, to "open" once the snow's off the ground here in the Cascades. Really love all the detailed information!
I ran out of the BBB Zombie Blend that I bought because of watching this episode. I will be buying another one and another one after that!! Thanks Spike, Ed and the Bum
Man another great episode with the "Duke of Demerara" aka Ed Hamilton. Please keep bringing him on Spike. Maybe he can take you along to shoot and show you the process of choosing the right rum blends for the next Navy Grog Blend.🤔 That would be an awesome behind the scenes episode.
I’m so excited to have m Zombie Blend arrive. It’s not yet available in Ohio so I ordered from a Cali liquor shipper. Thank you Cali for keeping my booze collection strong 💪🏼
I got this end of last year and only just got around to popping it and doing a zombie with it. Fantastic blend. I’d love to do a side-by-side with some custom blend recommendations, but no time yet. But, on my list, since I’ve really only done/had a couple zombies before this and don’t have much of a baseline/reference point. Super happy with these results on their own, though. I also have the Navy Grog blend, which I’m also really happy with. Same deal there… gotta take the time to do some comparisons. But, I mean, it’s Hamilton… so, I knew it was “not gonna suck”. Everything I get from Hamilton ends up on my “well, that’s one I’m gonna need to keep on hand forever” list. My question is… WHERE IS THE HAMILTON + BEACHBUM MAI TAI BLEND (in 1L, of course)!?!?
So what am I supposed to do with the 750 ml bottle hidden away in my living room (originally a whiskey bottle) which is full of a mixture of three rums and which is labeled with a piece of masking tape that says Zombie Base Spirits Mix?
I make my own falernum, using Beachbum Berry's recipe - Falernum #9. Pretty easy, very yummy. WAY more flavor than JD Taylor's velvet falernum (Smuggler's Cove uses that I believe)
So I get my 8 (375) bottle sampler of Hamilton tomorrow and I’m already lamenting running out but so excited to finally give all of them a try. Up until last year, my state wasn’t able to get Hamilton rums and now I’m planning on stocking up on my favorites....which could be all of them
Hamilton has a variety pack for sale online it includes smaller bottles of the full line.. I just ordered it. Ive spent the last few days searching local liquor stores, I am not a drinker, and don't know anything about rums... this was a perfect beginner set for tiki party i want to have it was about $100 for seven smaller bottles
@@BreezewayCocktailHour My take on Astro's character is that he's a dog full of piss and vinegar, chasing rats and running roughshod through the Breezeway. Perhaps red grapefruit for a twist? Also, dogs love banana's, so maybe a banana puree? I don't know, but I'm willing to collaborate. Love the show!
Spike has Ed tried to get his products sold in Canada primarily The Liquor Control Board of Ontario. Would love to have the opportunity to buy his rums on this side of the border. Also there is no one selling Pimento All Spice Dram in Canada maybe that could be his foot in the door up here. PS love your show.
Wider distribution would be nice, maybe get some to europe as well, as we don't have access to a true 151 demerara rum here, so I use plantation oftd, which does that job. And regarding allspice dram, you should be able to get the by The Bitter Truth, as this is the one we use in Germany as it's the only one available here.
I'm also in orange county, any recommendations for tracking down white grapefruits? Seems like I have less than a month a year to buy them from Gelson's and haven't seen them at all anywhere else I've looked.
@@BreezewayCocktailHour thank you.. does he have a email address thank you for getting back to me I really enjoy watching your RUclips videos do a great job you are ever in Wisconsin doing a shoot look me up take care
I really want to try this blend, but it's difficult to find Ed's Rum in my state, because we have very dumb and antiquated liquor laws from the prohibition era still.
@@BreezewayCocktailHour Isn't ist ironic that I can get Cuban rums here in every supermarket but have no use for them since because of the embargo they are used in no American cocktail recipe?
@@entemery you should be able to get Jamaican (poosibly), rhum, etc.. Just start buying and experimenting, it's hard to mix bad rum drink As Ed would say, the only bar, is does it suck
Jokes on you... finding the Rums for the Zombie is almost the easy part. I still haven't come across an Apricot Brandy around here. Don's mix? Yeah right!
Make your own falernum, you are already making your own syrups. Use Rum Fire as the base spirit; the Cocktail Wonk's recipe from Minimalist Tiki is easy to do and a good base for flavor adjustment to get exactly how you want.
“Who’s Phil?” “I don’t know…” Love it hahaha. Going to cruise on over to the site and snag some of those glasses this week. My plain Collins glasses just aren’t cutting it any more.
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'Well I'm not a bartender' needs to be a t-shirt AND a bumper sticker. This episode was so very informative and entertaining. What a clever way to approach a dosed down version of the zombie. Ed Hamilton is a genius!! Thank you Spike!!!
I love that idea!
Currently watching from Jamaica, miss these old episodes with the classics.
Nothing beats not just loving tiki, but hearing the history.
Thanks Ryan, I totally agree.
Thank you! Just bought this bottle and used it for my zombie! It was amazing. As a side note i try to emulate the drink from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at the Polynesian Resort.
Every episode with Ed is a gem! And the Zombie Blend ain't bad neither! :-)
That blend is sooo good.
@@BreezewayCocktailHour There's just that hint of the Jamaican swimming around there with a dark and mild rum sweetness. Incredibly well balanced and surprisingly sippable blend (at 118 proof...).
Great show guys. Thanks to Ed for his many contributions to the sport.
Thanks! And yeah!!
I love Ed Hamilton! I want to have drinks with him.
Yeah, he’s great!
I love Ed. He such a salty crusty sailor. 😂😂
😂
The ending was so good that Ed nearly smiled 😀
Nearly. 😏😂
Now I have to go get more rum
Such a great idea! I buy the Denizen’s Merchant Reserve for Mai Tais just for this reason, less bottles I have to buy and store the better!! I’ll be on the lookout for this, thanks Ed, Bum, and Spike. 🙏 🧟♂️ 🍹
I do the same! Thanks, nick!
I found this rum today by accident and I am loving it. Great job on the blend!!
Nice....it doesn't suck......that's a high bar you've set! :)
What a cool idea for this zombie rum! Brilliant shortcut! I can’t wait to try it 🤩
I can’t tell you how good this stuff is. Like 💥🤯
I wish this got out to more people. Love this channel, love what you do and Mr Hamilton's a rather nice chap to watch as well. Wish I could get his rums where I live
I wish these shows would get more exposure as well! I’m not sure what the trick is? And thank you!
@@BreezewayCocktailHour Maybe it would be a good idea to get in touch with other cocktail channels (Steve the Bartender, How to Drink, The educated Barfly) and ask for a cooperation. Or send them some of your glassware to use in their videos in exchange for an honorable mention? You certainly more than deserve it. Your Videos were thrown at me by the RUclips algorithm because I watch all of the channels mentioned above.
Great show, both of you! Thanks to Mr. Hamilton too-we'll definitely be shopping for his rum immediately! I'm setting up my own tiki bar, to "open" once the snow's off the ground here in the Cascades. Really love all the detailed information!
I start with the zombie, even for breakfast
That's why I found it strange they havnt had it with bacon
I ran out of the BBB Zombie Blend that I bought because of watching this episode. I will be buying another one and another one after that!!
Thanks Spike, Ed and the Bum
Excellent as always! I think there needs to be a reboot of "The Odd Couple" with Spike and Ed! An instant classic! LOL!
😂😂😂
Just picked up a bottle of this. It's gonna be a Zombie weekend!
I think that’s the best shirt for your bar! Blends in great!
Hahaha... I’ll keep that in mind 👍
Great show guys... thanks! BTW, nice idea for the Zombie.
Man another great episode with the "Duke of Demerara" aka Ed Hamilton. Please keep bringing him on Spike. Maybe he can take you along to shoot and show you the process of choosing the right rum blends for the next Navy Grog Blend.🤔 That would be an awesome behind the scenes episode.
Oh wow, what a great idea for a show!
Took me forever to find this. Had to order online. Will update when I try it!
So, when's Beachbum Berry gonna be on the show? 😂🤔
Any time that he wants. He’s out in New Orleans, so I don’t know when that opportunity would arise.
Mr Ed Hamilton i beg you to sell your line up of rums in europe. Huge marekt over here and the rum society as well as the number of tikis is growing!
I’m so excited to have m Zombie Blend arrive. It’s not yet available in Ohio so I ordered from a Cali liquor shipper. Thank you Cali for keeping my booze collection strong 💪🏼
Good plan!!
Best episode ever
We need a compilation video of the “Artsy Enders!” So rad😉
Artsy Enders 😂 yeah, maybe I’ll do that eventually!
Great episode! Hoping we can get more Hamilton blends in Denver!
Just bought a set of your zombie glasses all the way from Australia
Oh great, thanks!!
I got my liquor store's last bottle of Hamilton Florida rum society bottle the other month and now I need another Hamilton bottle after watching this
I can't believe Ed made you make the drink all by yourself! Can't wait to get ahold of a bottle, and try it out. Really bitchin' shirt, Spike!
😂 thanks!!
Awesome show!
Now I if could just get my hands on this rum. Wanting it for Halloween.
This is awesome. I hope Ohio will allow it to be sold here
Ed Hamilton is a badass!
Very informative and educational, thanks guys, came to check your channel after a recommendation from Dan and Jen Nevada.
Need like 10 bottles of this yesterday... looks amazing!
I got this end of last year and only just got around to popping it and doing a zombie with it. Fantastic blend. I’d love to do a side-by-side with some custom blend recommendations, but no time yet. But, on my list, since I’ve really only done/had a couple zombies before this and don’t have much of a baseline/reference point. Super happy with these results on their own, though.
I also have the Navy Grog blend, which I’m also really happy with. Same deal there… gotta take the time to do some comparisons. But, I mean, it’s Hamilton… so, I knew it was “not gonna suck”. Everything I get from Hamilton ends up on my “well, that’s one I’m gonna need to keep on hand forever” list.
My question is… WHERE IS THE HAMILTON + BEACHBUM MAI TAI BLEND (in 1L, of course)!?!?
He’s working on it… 😏👌
@BreezewayCocktailHour hell yeah!!
You can’t keep Ed away from the Breezeway!
Nope! 😂
Great episode! I really hope someone over here in the UK can import Ed’s Rum.
So what am I supposed to do with the 750 ml bottle hidden away in my living room (originally a whiskey bottle) which is full of a mixture of three rums and which is labeled with a piece of masking tape that says Zombie Base Spirits Mix?
😂 start drinkin' 🤷🏻♂️
Drink zombies with friends!
I make my own falernum, using Beachbum Berry's recipe - Falernum #9. Pretty easy, very yummy. WAY more flavor than JD Taylor's velvet falernum (Smuggler's Cove uses that I believe)
So I get my 8 (375) bottle sampler of Hamilton tomorrow and I’m already lamenting running out but so excited to finally give all of them a try. Up until last year, my state wasn’t able to get Hamilton rums and now I’m planning on stocking up on my favorites....which could be all of them
What about Ca? Where can I get my hands on a couple bottles.
HiTime in Costa Mesa ✨
Barry makes drinking cocktails sound scientific and smart LOL
Totally does!
You should do these live…that would be hilarious 😂😂😂
Haha... I actually think it would be way less entertaining. You have no idea how much boring stuff gets cut away.
Hamilton has a variety pack for sale online it includes smaller bottles of the full line.. I just ordered it. Ive spent the last few days searching local liquor stores, I am not a drinker, and don't know anything about rums... this was a perfect beginner set for tiki party i want to have it was about $100 for seven smaller bottles
Love the last words on this video. "Shits good!" - Ed Hamilton
😂
Great show, wish we could get Hamilton rums here in Nebraska but the only way is online and shipping just kills that whole idea :(
Where in Arizona?!
Can we get Ed and Billy Zoom on the show together? It would probably be 4 hours long, but what a ride.
Oh man, that would be a recipe for a disaster. 😂😂😂
You think you can invent "Astro's Delight" with Ed's mix?
Ooooh...!
@@BreezewayCocktailHour My take on Astro's character is that he's a dog full of piss and vinegar, chasing rats and running roughshod through the Breezeway. Perhaps red grapefruit for a twist? Also, dogs love banana's, so maybe a banana puree? I don't know, but I'm willing to collaborate. Love the show!
@@tommygallucci I mean that sounds about right. 😂
Ship it over to Greece please :)
Spike has Ed tried to get his products sold in Canada primarily The Liquor Control Board of Ontario. Would love to have the opportunity to buy his rums on this side of the border. Also there is no one selling Pimento All Spice Dram in Canada maybe that could be his foot in the door up here. PS love your show.
Wider distribution would be nice, maybe get some to europe as well, as we don't have access to a true 151 demerara rum here, so I use plantation oftd, which does that job. And regarding allspice dram, you should be able to get the by The Bitter Truth, as this is the one we use in Germany as it's the only one available here.
I’m not sure. You can reach out to him directly on Instagram! :)
@@leonardschumann9212 the only bitter truth we can get in Canada is the Bitter Truth Bitters not the dram but thanks for the suggestion.
Good Times
I'm also in orange county, any recommendations for tracking down white grapefruits? Seems like I have less than a month a year to buy them from Gelson's and haven't seen them at all anywhere else I've looked.
No idea. Every year, I watch the grapefruit tree next to my house very carefully. I'm like, please don't die. 😂🙏🏼
Loved the show. Ed's a great guest.
BTW, any way to get Mo's Navy Grog recipe?
I need to ask her!! It was amazing.
I know it came out a day ago but how long ago was this filmed? Wondering if it's worth looking around KY for this yet.
I think we filmed it a week before it aired.
“Nobody comes in off the street and says ‘Gimme a Zombie’”
Me…. I do that 👋
What does Ed mean by it being "available" in all these states?
I would like to know if his rum is going to reach Wisconsin it is very difficult to find Hamilton rum in Wisconsin cheers
If you reach it to him directly on IG, he’s good about getting back to people :)
@@BreezewayCocktailHour thank you.. does he have a email address thank you for getting back to me I really enjoy watching your RUclips videos do a great job you are ever in Wisconsin doing a shoot look me up take care
Did Ed mention if/when the Zombie blend would be available in California?
After the show we went and did an after-show IG Live... he said a few more weeks... everything sold out immediately.
"That's the most mint I've ever seen on a Cocktail."😅😅😅
Where can I get my hands on a bottle of this zombie blend?
Any place that the sells Hamilton rum!
Online if not inI your area
When will the rum be available in New York State?
Please tell Ed we want his rums in Vermont!
Can't buy them here :(
I really want to try this blend, but it's difficult to find Ed's Rum in my state, because we have very dumb and antiquated liquor laws from the prohibition era still.
Will this rum be shipped to the UK?
I hope so too.
Great Show as always! A shame that it is basically impossible for me to get these rums here in Germany! Any chance Ed would ship some to me?😉
And btw contact me for that Falernum!
Aw man, I’m sorry that you can’t get the rum out there! He needs international distribution.
@@BreezewayCocktailHour Isn't ist ironic that I can get Cuban rums here in every supermarket but have no use for them since because of the embargo they are used in no American cocktail recipe?
@@entemery 😂 yeah... ugh
@@entemery you should be able to get Jamaican (poosibly), rhum, etc.. Just start buying and experimenting, it's hard to mix bad rum drink
As Ed would say, the only bar, is does it suck
That dude is intense!!! A conversation with him seems to be one sided
Would be nice if you could name a Rum equivalent available in Europe. There are so many runs we can’t get in Europe that you use on the channel!
I'm curious as to what you can get in Europe. I know that Hamilton is a pretty specific thing.
You have to go to strong water. It is the best.
I know!! Soon!
Man, there's something that dings at the 14:00 minute mark that's driving my dogs nuts.
Jokes on you... finding the Rums for the Zombie is almost the easy part. I still haven't come across an Apricot Brandy around here. Don's mix? Yeah right!
This episode didn't suck 🤪
🤣😂🤣😂
Hamilton is the best, stuff the rest
Totally.
Ed Hamilton doesn't suck .
Don’t forget to add the rum to the recipe :)
😂 thank you!
I'm glad NC has done away with some of their ancient ABC laws because I might be able to order this.
4oz sounds about right
Haha... 😵
Make your own falernum, you are already making your own syrups. Use Rum Fire as the base spirit; the Cocktail Wonk's recipe from Minimalist Tiki is easy to do and a good base for flavor adjustment to get exactly how you want.
“Who’s Phil?”
“I don’t know…”
Love it hahaha. Going to cruise on over to the site and snag some of those glasses this week. My plain Collins glasses just aren’t cutting it any more.
Spike, your recipe has no rum!
Ahh!! I’ll fix that, thanks! 😂
"Professional Drinkers", don't you mean Alcoholics!
But you have a ton of other stuff. Dash of this and that. Bitters, etcs.