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Love the pic Mike

Thanks Dave - i have had Bay Rum on my mind so reached for Tortola!

Nice, Mike.
Talk about the Tortola scent, please. I have read Frank's description, but would like another thought. Is it fruity? I like BR's that are spicy.
Thanks in advance.

Nice, Mike.
Talk about the Tortola scent, please. I have read Frank's description, but would like another thought. Is it fruity? I like BR's that are spicy.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Joseph,

It is spicy underneath.  However it is quite fruity - I believe I pick up a strong mango/papaya front note.  Coconut is muted but it’s hard to get a strong coconut, with some pineapple and sweet orange or tangerine.  

As it ages, some of the fruit is dying down in the soap and it’s evolving closer to a bay rum.  I sometimes use 75% Tortola and 25% Bay rum when I want it more traditional but I’m using it as is now.  The derby in the middle just rounds it out perfectly for me.

Nice, Mike.
Talk about the Tortola scent, please. I have read Frank's description, but would like another thought. Is it fruity? I like BR's that are spicy.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Joseph,

It is spicy underneath.  However it is quite fruity - I believe I pick up a strong mango/papaya front note.  Coconut is muted but it’s hard to get a strong coconut, with some pineapple and sweet orange or tangerine.  

As it ages, some of the fruit is dying down in the soap and it’s evolving closer to a bay rum.  I sometimes use 75% Tortola and 25% Bay rum when I want it more traditional but I’m using it as is now.  The derby in the middle just rounds it out perfectly for me.

Terrific response, Mike. Thank you.

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Here is a pic of the Tortola "Tropical" in Frank's warehouse from the original batch.

I lament the loss of Dr Jon’s Anne Bonny. BR with black tea is a great combination. Good thing i stashed a few tins before they closed.