Bay Rum for Warm Seasons

[GR5233]

Not sure why bay rum is considered a “cold weather” scent. The first (recognized) commercial version was developed in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. From what I’ve heard it’s popular in barbershops that cater to Cuban expats in Miami. The West Indies, Cuba and Miami aren’t exactly known for their cold weather.

I only have two soaps that can fall in this category. RazoRock Black Bay and Stirling’s bay rum. The scent of the Black Bay is straight West Indian bay. The Stirling Bay Rum is a more traditional bay rum. Both are great scents but I like the Stirling Bay Rum more

 

[Mr. Bonney]

I agree with the OP. CO9T is an excellent spicy rum, but way too strong for summer use. (Great for winter, though)!

A good summer Bay Rum is Superior 70. Straight, simple, and subtle - good choice for summer.

 

[NorthernSoul]

Some of the bay rums sold by the barbershop supply stores are not too strong for warm weather. I'm thinking of brands like Gabel's and Stephan, for example. You could add some menthol crystals if desired. I sometimes mix a bit of Pinaud Citrus Musk with a bay rum aftershave. It's refreshing.

 

[TomasE]

Zingari man Nomad!
Bay rum with lime.

 

[gdawg55]

Zingari man Nomad!
Bay rum with lime.

Yep...this one smells nice and works well in the warmer months. Their soaps are top notch too.

I use PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum year round.....my favorite bay rum scent.

 

[OkieStubble]

There are two kinds of bay rum.

One with clove and spices, that imo, is best for colder weather. Then there is the Carabbean bay rum that is non spicy which is perfect for warmer weather.

 

[Dtownvino]

This one I can’t wait for…

I have the splash but the soap is coming out, really my favorite base and all natural bay rum.

 

[Borderboss]

Resurrecting this old thread because I'm just now getting into Bay Rum aftershaves. I first tried Captain's Choice Cat O' Nine Tales, which I really love because of the heavy clove scent. I've just tried Chiseled Face Bay Rum and like it, but it's lighter on the clove than the CC and there's some sort of floral or citrus component. But I'll definitely buy it.

From this thread it seems like I should be checking out Stirling. Would PAA and Bootlegger's be good options as well? What's the difference between the Bootlegger's Lime and the Bootlegger's Virginia?

 

[JCarr]

Stirling is a nutmeg heavy Bay Rum. It happens to be one of my favorite Bay Rum scents, but I wouldn't consider it a classic Bay Rum scent. You mentioned Captain's Choice...to me, that is a classic tried and true Bay Rum scent. Chiseled Face Bay Rum is mentholated, so it's going to be a bit different because of that, but it has a tropical note to it that Captain's Choice doesn't have.

Phoenix has Classico and Atomic Age and a few other Bay Rum scents in their lineup. Atomic Age has the clove removed...or so they claim...Classico is...well...more of a classic Bay Rum scent. Personally, I think they're both worth having.

If you take a liking to Bay Rum you should know, it's a rabbit hole all it's own.

Enjoy!

 

[JCarr]

My personal favorite is Bootlegger's Lime Bay Rum. I mixed two bottles of it quite a while ago and they've been sitting. I've been using it quite a bit this Summer...absolutely love it! It seems to me that...the longer they sit...the better they get.

 

[petr]

My personal favorite is Bootlegger's Lime Bay Rum. I mixed two bottles of it quite a while ago and they've been sitting. I've been using it quite a bit this Summer...absolutely love it! It seems to me that...the longer they sit...the better they get.

where can you purchase this?

 

[Virgil Sollozzo]

Dear gents in this forum,
I am quite addicted to bay rum scented AS which is generally thought to be suitable for cold day.
My most favorite bay rum AS is CC Co9T, but I think it is too warm in summer days.
Ogallala Bay Rum cologne (double strength) is a bit too sweet for me.
I own PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum solid cologne as well and wear it almost daily (after GYM).
Long Rifle Hunting Lodge is a variant of bay rum and grows on me.
I want to get some bay rum AS with good longevity and sillage, and consider the following stuffs.
1. Chiseled Face Bay Rum (This one has lime and is mentholated.)
2. PAA Coconut Bay Rum (Coconut is surely suitable for warm seasons, but I am afraid this one be very different from traditional bay rum.)
3. Stirling Bay Rum (Many gents reports that this is a traditional bay rum.)

Which one should one get?
Please let me know if there is any other bay rum AS worth trying.
Any forthcoming opinions are highly appreciated.

Love the PAA Atomic Bay Rum!

 

[johnnydee]

Bootleggers Lime Bay Rum with a tiny menthol crystal added. Great fragrance combined with a cooling, fresh feel.

 

[Eric_75]

It seems to me that...the longer they sit...the better they get.

I concur.

 

[cryhavoc]

where can you purchase this?

You can't purchase Bootlegger's. rather it is a combination of several different aftershaves. Good luck on Bootlegger's adventure, they are great! Shout out to @OkieStubble for his wonderful creation.

Here is a list for you:

Bootlegger's Original Bay Rum Equal Parts of: Pinaud Virgin Bay Rum, Master Bay Rum, Superior 70 Bay Rum

Bootlegger's Lime Bay Rum Add Equal Part of: Pinaud Citrus Musk to above.

Bootlegger's Green Freeze Equal Parts of: Mennen Skin Bracer, Osage Rub

Bootlegger's Artic Lime Blast Equal Parts of: Pinaud Lime Sec, Osage Rub

Bootlegger's Perfecto Virginia Equal Parts of: Master Bay Rum, Superior 70 Bay Rum, Vito's Colonia Tobacco

Bootlegger's Perfecto Maduro Equal Parts of: the above; and add in 1/2 Part Pinaud Special Reserve

Bootlegger's El Dorado. Equal Parts of: Pinaud Special Reserve and Pinaud Classic Vanilla. Add (very important) 1/2 Part Only: English Leather.

You can check out the link to the Bortherhood section, Bootlegger's Brigands! - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/bootleggers-brigands.586696/ and the Bootlegger's wiki Bootlegger's - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/Bootleggers

 

[Virgil Sollozzo]

Dear gents in this forum,
I am quite addicted to bay rum scented AS which is generally thought to be suitable for cold day.
My most favorite bay rum AS is CC Co9T, but I think it is too warm in summer days.
Ogallala Bay Rum cologne (double strength) is a bit too sweet for me.
I own PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum solid cologne as well and wear it almost daily (after GYM).
Long Rifle Hunting Lodge is a variant of bay rum and grows on me.
I want to get some bay rum AS with good longevity and sillage, and consider the following stuffs.
1. Chiseled Face Bay Rum (This one has lime and is mentholated.)
2. PAA Coconut Bay Rum (Coconut is surely suitable for warm seasons, but I am afraid this one be very different from traditional bay rum.)
3. Stirling Bay Rum (Many gents reports that this is a traditional bay rum.)

Which one should one get?
Please let me know if there is any other bay rum AS worth trying.
Any forthcoming opinions are highly appreciated.

Love the Atomic Age Bay Rum

 

[FireDragon76]

Bay rum is still used as an over the counter topical medicine in tropical countries, for what it's worth. It's not necessarily associated with just cold weather. I usually keep some Puerto Rican bay rum on hand and use it like rubbing alcohol.

The scent of real bay rum is pleasant but it doesn't last long.

 

[lak611]

Stirling is a nutmeg heavy Bay Rum. It happens to be one of my favorite Bay Rum scents, but I wouldn't consider it a classic Bay Rum scent. You mentioned Captain's Choice...to me, that is a classic tried and true Bay Rum scent. Chiseled Face Bay Rum is mentholated, so it's going to be a bit different because of that, but it has a tropical note to it that Captain's Choice doesn't have.

Phoenix has Classico and Atomic Age and a few other Bay Rum scents in their lineup. Atomic Age has the clove removed...or so they claim...Classico is...well...more of a classic Bay Rum scent. Personally, I think they're both worth having.

If you take a liking to Bay Rum you should know, it's a rabbit hole all it's own.

Enjoy!

I'm glad you mentioned Stirling Bay Rum and its nutmeg scent. I ordered Stirling Pumpkin Spice soap from Shave Nation, but they didn't have the aftershave. It seems that the Stirling Bay Rum aftershave will go well with the Pumpkin Spice soap.