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The Flaming Moe involves overproof rum and a flaming sugar cube (safety first, folks).
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Trailing just behind the house and dirty martinis in popularity are Tallboy’s lychee martini ($14, made with mezcal and sherry); appletini ($13, with fresh Granny Smith apple and a hint of overproof rum); and espresso martini ($13, served as a slushie).
—Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Dec. 2025
That isn’t the only difference—finger lime, ginger, and turmeric are added to the botanical mix as well, making this overproof gin flavorful and refreshing despite its high proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
The drinking experience balanced big aromas without the inside of my nostrils feeling the least bit of burn from the alcohol, even when sipping overproof bourbon.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
This overproof expression emphasizes Westward's single malt's rich, fruity character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Trailing just behind the house and dirty martinis in popularity are Tallboy’s lychee martini ($14, made with mezcal and sherry); appletini ($13, with fresh Granny Smith apple and a hint of overproof rum); and espresso martini ($13, served as a slushie).
—Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Dec. 2025
That isn’t the only difference—finger lime, ginger, and turmeric are added to the botanical mix as well, making this overproof gin flavorful and refreshing despite its high proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
The drinking experience balanced big aromas without the inside of my nostrils feeling the least bit of burn from the alcohol, even when sipping overproof bourbon.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
This overproof expression emphasizes Westward's single malt's rich, fruity character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Overproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overproof. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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