Billed as the first historically accurate Mai Tai rum to be sold commercially, this rum approximates one of the now-long-gone Caribbean spirits used in the original Trader Vic recipe. Denizen Merchant's Reserve is an homage to a centuries-old tradition of aged rums. 96 points from the Beverage Testing Institute: "Golden amber color. Grassy aromas of pineapple husk, banana leaf, dried peach, toasted coconut, green mango, and rooibos tea with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light body and a very long lime curd, parmesan, minerals, creme caramel, and cascara finish. A complex rum that offers layers and layers of grassy, funky flavors; prepare yourself for a stupendous cocktail or a neat pour to write home about. Platinium Medal -- Superlative" (06/2019)