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Spirits List: 7 Best Rums For Papa Doble

The Papa Doble is perhaps better known as the Hemingway Daiquiri, which the writer famously enjoyed in Havana. Made with rum, fresh lime juice, fresh grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur, it’s a fruitier version of a simple daiquiri. We tested every rum with the same recipe to see which one shined the brightest in this classic cocktail. These 7 stood out.


1. The Real McCoy Limited Edition Virgin Oak Bourbon Cask 10 Years Old Rum (Barbados),

5 Stars, Drop Dead Delicious

2. Big 5 Gold Rum (United States), 4 Stars, Very Delicious

3. Bounty Gold Rum (St. Lucia), 4 Stars, Very Delicious

4. Denizen Merchant's Reserve 8 Years Old Rum (Jamaica/Martinique), 4 Stars, Very Delicious

5. Denizen Aged White Rum (Trinidad/Jamaica), 4 Stars, Very Delicious

6. Grander Single Barrel 8 Years Old Rum (Panama), 4 Stars, Very Delicious

7. Plantation Fiji Vintage 2009 Rum (Fiji), 4 Stars, Very Delicious

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