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11-18-2015, 10:34 AM #1
Using real rum is somewhat tricky, in particular when you add other liquids which actually lower the alcohol strength. Rum usually has an ABV of 38-40% and if you add a non alcoholic liquid - such as witch hazel - you are diluting rum's alcohol therefore lowering the burning effect. We should consider the average ABV of aftershaves ranges from 38% to 55% (with some exceptions reaching 60%)
To me, Bay Rum should smell both rum and bay. Dark rum, in my opinion, adds complexity to bay and I like the result. Cedar oil certainly goes well with bay essential oil.
As for my latest Bay Rum batch, the one made with real bay leaves, I am allowing it to rest and age: as for all fragrances, perfumes and everything in which the expression of fragrance is a main quality, aging is a crucial aspect. The fragrance I am getting is very good, at least to me, and it is getting better and better week after week. I will let it age some weeks more and then I will bottle it.The RazorGuy - StraightRazorChannel on Youtube and Google+