Saturday Sipping: Matusalem Gran Reserva Rum and the Yaka Hula Hickey Dula

Since it is National Rum Day the Saturday Sipping lineup was not a difficult choice. This week we're looking at the sweet luxury of Matusalem Gran Reserva Rum and one of my favorite neat rum drinks, the Yaka Hula Hickey Dula. These two pair up nicely because the rum is both sweet and dry and the drink follows the same suit, with a tropical pineapple twist.

Not only do the two have similar flavor profiles, but their names are equally complicated. "Yes, I'd like a Matusalem Gran Reserva Yaka Hula Hickey Dula." That's a mouthful and unfortunately you may get a blank stare from the receiving bartender, but it's a national holiday so give it a try or just get a bottle of your own and start the celebration. You have an excuse.