Lyre’s White Cane Spirit

Sundowner on the beach

3.5/5
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ABV:

0%

Typical Price:

£23.50

Review

Lyre’s are truly impressive in their range of tastes; they’ve clearly got some very clever boffins working away in the lab.  This rum substitute has the truly smooth burnt sugar and coconut flavours of a classic rum, with a touch of orange for a zesty note, and somehow even manages to give me a prickle at the back of the throat to mimic the after-effect of ethanol.  What it lacks, obviously, is the fieriness, the head-twitching kick of a full-proof rum, and once I’d added ginger ale, the flavour slipped below the mixer and nearly disappeared. Soda water, lime and mint for a classic daiquiri was more successful but the flavour still doesn’t quite have the oomph I was hoping for. I’m reminded more of rum ‘n raisin ice cream, or rum baba than the actual drink.  There’s also an inevitable wateriness.  I love Lyre’s and what they achieve but for me this isn’t quite the full limbo dance when it comes to how low can you go.  I see they do two other dark rum substitutes; time to try those.

Makers Notes

This unique spirit has been impossibly crafted to capture the essence of a gently aged white rum with flavours that are distinct and contemporary. Lyre’s spirits don’t just mimic, they have their own distinction as a premium, non-alcoholic beverage.
To Taste: Generous flavours with oak and sugar cane providing the perfect platform for the marzipan, orange and coconut flavours to shine through. A little peppery finish dries the palate without overwhelming it.
How To Enjoy: As a classic mixer option, or mix with fresh lime, mint and a dash of soda water for a Lyre’s Mojito. For the more adventurous, shake Lyre’s White Cane with fresh lime to create a Lyre’s Classic Daiquiri.

Tasting Notes

Colour: sugar syrup Nose: sugar and almond Taste: lying on Barbados sands Finish: Lyre’s signature peppery prickle

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Other Drinkers' Ratings

Type
Spirits
ABV achieved by
Distillation
Origin
London, UK
Producer
Lyre's
Bottle size (ml)
700
Vegan
Yes
Calories Kcal/100ml
15
Fizz
No
Hops
No
Colour
The palest jasmine tea
Style
Spirit
Principal ingredients
Water, glucose syrup, natural flavourings
Fermented
No
Distilled
Yes
Flavours
Buttery marzipan
Sugars
Yes
Shelf Life
Once opened, refrigerate and use within three months
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