Hamilton Rum visits The Breezeway [3 easy cocktails]

[@willcrouch2834]

This is probably my favorite episode by far. I love Ed’s philosophy on cocktails. Just make sure it doesn’t suck haha.

[@billbrydon3725]

I love that on the one hand he's using a graduated cylinder, and on the other he's eye-balling it.

[@atleeriksen8514]

I think Spike liked that Orange Blossom. He reaches for the glass at once when he puts it down. Like a Dean Martin show. My favorite episode so far. Ed Hamilton is a hoot.

[@robinthe8057]

He's definitely a walking talking rum encyclopedia Spike. What a legend!! It was also hilarious to watch you manifest a nervous breakdown for lack of measuring. Full on expected this episode to end with you sitting in the corner of the Breezeway holding a measuring cup whispering to it, "I'm so sorry, I'm so so sorry". Loved it!!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Best comment award, right here. 😂

[@zincorbie]

“It’s okay, it’s okay. It’s gonna be okay, Spike”. Hahaha

[@JointFive]

Almost a breakdown

[@logicalparadox2897]

20:56, Spike is clearly feeling that first drink hit home and is in damage control mode. He stealthily pours himself a much shorter pour (like half) than he does for Ed. Little did he realize his efforts would be in vain 😂. The little details make me smile. Fun episode.

[@Cosmopirate]

Ed Hamilton 🏴‍☠️ the most interesting man in the world. I could listen to his stories all day! 🍹

[@Jheat64]

I hope he comes back. I wanna hear more of his rum stories

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

I hope he will too! Thanks for watchin'.

[@georgeborcherding6157]

The show is firing on all cylinders Spike!! Great episode.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Thanks, George!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Great video Matt. Ed's knowledge shines through and he seems really approachable. Very cool. Your channel's starting to rock brother!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Thanks, Greg. I appreciate the encouragement!

[@collintwyman3132]

“Don’t confuse me for somebody that really gives a s**t about how you squeeze a lime” is one of the greatest quotes I’ve ever heard in tiki

[@RichardNicholsonRTR]

Just came across you via Instagram (New Zealand Rum Society). Brilliant pre-show chat and now this! Fantastic 👏👏🙏🙏!!

[@Tundra1980A]

This was a Great episode , Ed answered my emails 15 years ago and was extremely helpful. Just started buying his rum after watching this episode.

[@IgnatiusChinaski]

this is my favorite episode. ed hamilton is the best. thanks spike - i love your show. i have 14 different hamilton rums and think the world of them. my tiki game is strong now that i use ed's rums.

[@willcrouch2834]

I can’t wait to try more hamilton rums. I’ve only had the jamaican gold and demerera 86, but they’re some of the best rum’s i’ve had

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

They're all sooo good.

[@PriestsandParamedics]

“Corkin’ ain’t easy” another T Shirt idea 😂. Great show Spike! I like how uncomfortable you were about not measuring. I can totally understand your pain haha.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Yeah, I was like, 'we'll this isn't good for the channel.' Hahahaha...

[@mikepenhall315]

This is now one of my favorite episodes.

[@taylornator7]

Love the B roll at the end!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Thanks! Watch the new one that I just uploaded. THAT is how it was supposed to go. Something went wrong during the export. :/

[@franraffo6503]

The show is getting better and better. Every new episode is more solid, really nice to see the improvement from the beginning. I enjoy your solo shows, with pin ups models, but this show was funny and fresh. Definitely into my favourites. Keep the great work!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Thanks, so much!

[@willcrouch2834]

I impatiently bought some Bitter Truth pimento dram because i didn’t feel like driving an extra 10 minutes to the liquor store with St. Elizabeth. After hearing the explanation on why they created the Hamilton allspice dram i’m definitely going to buy that one next instead of St. Elizabeth

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Totally. It makes such a difference.

[@sonnysoto8337]

Wow... This episode did not disappoint. Great episode. Liked Ed's humor. I Can't wait to make a Ti punch. Hopefully you have him back.

[@PatrickJaszewski]

I went back to watch this again - definitely my favorite episode so far. Love Ed!

[@simonsrattanroom]

Fantastic episode! Ed is a blast, hope you have him in the Breezeway again.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

I hope he comes back too!

[@ellensouza3694]

Wow. Can’t wait to see this!!

[@00DUCK]

"It's going to be okay." I love it! I just wish I could find Hamilton in Kansas City. I'll keep looking.

[@fxeditor1138]

Spike, I love all your shows, but this one was something special. Thanks so much for this episode!!!!

[@noway234]

You gotta love Ed... 😆 He is a whoot...

[@DavidA-uk9bm]

Awesome video as usual Spike, thanks for the fun as always! I love the nervous look on your face as you try not to measure the ingredients! LOL!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

😂 thank you

[@thekontigotikibartiki9174]

Definitely A top 3, Amazing to see a Legend

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Definitely fun to have him on the show!

[@davidpietranczyk]

Best guest on the show so far. No question.

[@davezortea]

This was absolutely the best... wow, I ate this one up! Brilliant!

[@craigrainbird969]

That ending, I think Spike is having a bromance with Ed.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Hahahahaha.... no

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

This guest reminds me a bit of Harrison Ford- His dry humor and his witty responses are really good; makes for a fun show!

[@Greedman456]

It doesnt suck, my new favourite catch phrase

[@bobsmith5096]

Alright…this episode finally got me to subscribe to the channel…and buy some Hamilton Rum at my local bottle barn

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Hahaha... we did it! We got you!

[@miksologia]

"It doesn't suck" - I love that man!

[@cheyfran]

What a character 😂 definitely need future episodes with Ed!

[@Caspian613]

Classic show! Had to watch this a second time... lots of info to absorb.

[@arcaneteresa]

That was a riot! 😂 Ed is hilarious and so knowledgeable, love his approach to cocktails. I started making my own tiki drinks at home during the pandemic, at first with whatever random rum I had. Hamilton was the first good rum I got my hands on. I did a rum tasting with my hubby to compare and he turned to me and said ‘well now we are ruined!’ Once you have good rum you cannot go back! Lol!

[@raymondwall277]

That was GREAT! Funny banter - Ed is a Hoot! 😂

[@mmaurice100]

Ed should do Hamilton Rum commercials playing the part of The Most Interesting Man in the World.

[@michaeldowney8890]

Im bew to this channel and a premier...very cool!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Thanks for joining us!

[@juliegrey5280]

Such a great episode! Need more Hamilton Rum!!

[@darrenandtinasale1502]

What an awesome episode!! Love to get some Hamilton Rum over here in the UK!! 33.31 Spike realising he’s totally messed up!! 😂

[@darrenandtinasale1502]

This is gonna be good!!

[@daniel9453]

Thats so funny. Ed taught me how to make a Ti' Punch at the Blind Rabbit during one of the tiki nights there. Good Drunk Times.

[@HPSquirrelCraft]

Ed Hamilton has forgotten more about rum than I will ever know 😳

[@10ark]

Best Episode! Knowledge and Fun!!!

[@kammcintyre2524]

ED!!!! please PLEASE do what you can to help Vermonter/New Hampshire get good rum!! We need more good rum!

[@waldroncandi]

Loved it he makes drinks like me. A little of this and that.

[@smokeytiki3185]

Great show, Spike! Not sure if that chemistry beaker looked 100% clean. I'm feeling like I may have seen that shirt somewhere before.

[@goranr3846]

That was fantastic!!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Thanks!!

[@KnickKnackTwin]

Great video!

[@rperry70]

I sure wish these Rums were available in Colorado. Get to work on that! Won't even ship it here.

[@MrJhchrist]

Fantastic!

[@jmgarcia61]

Spike - If you want to have additional fun catching up with Ed's (and Jim Hayward's, Jeff Berry's, etc.) extracurricular fun, take a look at the FB page for the Florida Rum Society -- Florida-ness not required to join -- and its doings.

[@donaldarrabito6899]

Awesomeness!

[@XrayBluesman]

Oh yeah!!!

[@adrianwahl5107]

Would love to get his products in Europe. Ed is really a good guy

[@rickpaul9858]

Love this video!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickpaul9858]

@@BreezewayCocktailHour where can I buy Hamilton Rum online?

[@Bigpete9000]

You know whenever Ed just starts grabbin 4-5 bottles from all over the place its gonna be a good time..

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Totally... and the next morning is gonna hurt (it did).

[@erickhines4121]

You can make sugar cane syrup at home. If theres a supermercado near.. pickup some piloncillo

[@jimmywashington1976]

I have to say, a way I've found to recreate the cane sugar syrup is to make a 2 to 1 cane sugar from the crystals, then add a dollop of black mollases to recreate the color and flavor

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Interesting

[@jmgarcia61]

In certain parts of the country you can find (other brands, to be sure) of cane syrup. I like Steen's from Louisiana.

[@Socopunk]

I make all my drinks like Ed. Bing, Bang, Boom! Done.

[@robertsteer9260]

Fun times! :)

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Certainly 👍

[@arcadiandj]

HILARIOUS!!!

[@briancorley1159]

Great episode!! What the name of that simple syrup in the Petite Punch? I think I need to give some.

[@craigdonovan8707]

Still trying to find someplace in southwest CT that sells Hamilton rums.

[@freedomman7899]

You crack me up Spike, your like .....wait what ...lol

[@dvldogusmc2000]

Is there an online source for all his varieties? Can't seem to find most of these labels.

[@magikworx3748]

This was hilarious

[@thatmakesscents7113]

How in the world can you find these rums?! I've been searching all up and down the internet looking for them.

[@aquacitydigital3316]

Awesome guest and awesome episode! More please! #spikesbreezewayfan

[@BlackMoonGaming]

Man I Wish I would be able to buy Hamilton Rums here in Italy :)

[@ToddZilla813]

I cannot find Hamilton rum anywhere in the Tampa Bay area. It’s a bummer.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

ugh

[@theungoliant9410]

Sure wish I could get JUST ONE BOTTLE of Hamilton rum to visit my house.... WHY CAN'T I BUY THIS STUFF?!?

[@Matt9Xx]

I wish I could find this stuff in Europe!

[@aliastheaddikt]

Any link to by the cane syrup y’all used?

[@bunnyintime]

I like the Ui-Maikai shirt!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

One of my favorites too!

[@pghcountry]

Ed sounds like he belongs in Pittsburgh bars! 😂😂

[@chrisgallagher1644]

Is there anyway to get aholed of that care syrup??? I thnk I be needing me some :)

[@marcusnunes7256]

I'm sure you can have a whole tiki bar with just Hamilton rums and do more than fine

[@grapetonenatches186]

Blasphemer!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

I think you would be doing just fine with that situation. ✨

[@justinbird7639]

That didn't suck. 😜

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Hahhahahahaha...

[@RichArtLove]

The original source of high quality 'Devil's Soup' (Rumm - Rum Bullion) is BARBADOS. In 1970 I had the pleasure of becoming friends with my neighbor in St. Lucy Parrish, a kindly gentleman named Mr. Ward, who besides from being an avid orchid grower and the largest land owner on the north end of the island, was the direct descendant & sole owner of the first major high quality rum distillery in the world, the Mount Gay Distillery. Started in 1698, and formally founded and in full operation in 1703 - well before all the other West Indian islands - Bajan rum was tops. For centuries Mount Gay was the gold standard by which pretty much all other rums in the world were measured.

[@patricksalansky7663]

Why does Mr. Hamilton hate PA? I can’t his rum here in Pennsylvania.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Hahaha... Off camera, he was telling me what a challenge distribution is.

[@briancorley1159]

I live in PA also, Astor Wines out of New York ships to Pa and I recently ordered all of the Hamilton line including the all spice dram

[@freedomman7899]

Bad ass show ...lol

[@ryanloewemusic]

big Jim Watkins vibes

[@jlb9074]

Unfortunately, Mai Kai is no longer. Very sad. You can buy cocktails by the gallon from them in drive up fashion, but the restaurant needs saving.

[@codyburns4393]

First time on the show we see someone eyeball the measurements. But it's by someone who knows what they're doing.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

That's what I kept thinking... This guy is a professional. I couldn't do that.

[@davidstewart3868]

Ed is awesome! The episode didn’t suck..🤣

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Hahahaha... That's all we can ask for.

[@stevebelongie7031]

now if we could just get Hamilton on the other end of the state, no one has it.

[@yuval_kahan]

it's more like a podcast

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Yup

[@Nebrunner89]

Dude you are a lot looser on this one, way more fun. You need to drink three drinks on every episode from now on.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Hahahahahaha...

[@packmanGB]

"I think ..um..." Yep drunk.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Yep

[@alexcrichton8920]

This was so awkward