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80 Proof
Desire St · Upper Ninth Ward
The Spirit
Named for Desire Street in the Upper Ninth, this rum runs the Caribbean trade route home: sugarcane sweetness with a little island heat.
Nose
Molasses, banana, warm spice
Palate
Sweet cane, vanilla, tropical fruit
Finish
Round and warm
The Range
Expressions
Spiced
Vanilla, clove, and warm baking spice.
Coconut
Toasted coconut and island sun.
Pineapple
Ripe grilled pineapple.
Bananas Foster
Caramelized banana, brown sugar, and rum.
Mango
Sweet tropical mango.
Overproof 151
High-proof cane for the bold.
Make It
Signature Cocktails
Hurricane
Daiquiri
Mai Tai
Painkiller
Where to Buy
Desire is rolling out across New Orleans and beyond. Retailer and on-premise listings arrive as distribution opens.