Tasting 40+ Rums in St. Maarten! Topper’s Rhum Tour

Tropical Vibes & High-Proof Finds: Topper’s Rhum Distillery Tour 🥃🌴 Caribbean Rum Trail - Part 1 of 3 Ever wondered what happens when Kentucky Bourbon obsession meets Caribbean Rum craftsmanship? We’re taking you inside the world-famous Topper’s Rhum Distillery in Cole Bay, St. Maarten, for an exclusive look at their "boutique" operation and a tasting of their most prestigious bottle: Crazy Dave. In this episode, we share our incredible luck meeting co-owner Tony King, who is bridging the gap between rum and bourbon with his experimental use of new charred oak barrels and Buffalo Trace-inspired toast levels. From watching planes skim heads at Maho Beach to sampling over 40 different rums (including rum gelato!), this was the ultimate St. Maarten excursion. 🏴‍☠️ The Star of the Show: Crazy Dave Rhum We’re cracking open the Distillery Exclusive "Crazy Dave" Rhum. At 95 Proof, this isn't your average mixer. It’s a bold, complex sipping rhum created to honor Topper’s most iconic guide. We even took a bottle back to Kentucky to see if "Crazy Dave" could impress our friend "Old Cranky Dave" from Glenns Creek! In this video: 📜 The History: From Meredith Pratt’s "kitchen table" flavors to a global award-winning brand. 🧪 The "Nerd Talk": How Tony King uses bourbon char charts and Kentucky science to age rum. 🥃 Live Tasting: Cracking into the 95-proof Crazy Dave (spoiler: the legs on this glass are insane!). 🍦 Pro-Tips: Why you absolutely have to try the rum-infused chicken and that legendary gelato. ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ ✴️ Topper’s Crazy Dave Rhum Classification: Premium Blended Aged Rhum Company: Topper’s Rhum Distillery: Topper’s Rhum Distillery (Cole Bay, St. Maarten) Mash Bill: 100% Raw Cane Sugar / Molasses (Sourced from across the Caribbean and distilled/blended in St. Maarten) Age: NAS (Non-Age Statement), but it is a blend of aged rums selected by Dave himself. Proof: 95 Proof MSRP: $65 Distillery Exclusive Released: Special Limited Batch Other: This bottle was created to honor "Crazy Dave," their most iconic tour guide known for his "corny but informative" tours and deep knowledge of the blending process. Purchased: 02/19/26 at Topper’s Rhum in St. Maarten ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ Learn more about Barrel Aged Rhum at Topper’s with Crazy Dave! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14UAy2bEpzy/ Buy Rhum from Topper's: https://phoenixinternationalwineandspirits.com/collections/spirits 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Trading Bourbon for Caribbean Rum 00:42 Adrenaline at Maho Beach: Jet Blasts & Plane Spotting 01:43 Arriving at Topper’s Rhum Distillery (Cole Bay) 02:05 The "Pin" Story: How we met owner Tony King 02:59 The Origin Story: Meredith Pratt’s Flavor Explosion 03:49 Bourbon Meets Rum: Char Levels & Barrel Science 06:24 Sensory Overload: Rum Gelato & Rum-Infused Cooking 07:06 Inside the Bottling Line: A True Boutique Operation 07:21The 14-Tap Tasting Room Experience 08:41 Crazy Dave Rhum: Bottle Specs & The Legend of Dave 09:19 When Crazy Dave met "Old Cranky Dave" (Glenns Creek) 10:21 Tasting Notes: Nose, Palate, & That Peppery Finish 14:04 Final Thoughts: How to Ship Topper’s to the USA 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly. #ToppersRhum #StMaarten #RumTasting #CaribbeanVacation #CrazyDave #DistilleryTour #SintMaarten #RumReview #BourbonLovers #TravelVlog #MahoBeach #BoutiqueDistillery #DrinkResponsibly #RumCollector #ToppersDistillery