Cargo Cult Banana Spiced Rum 70 cl 38%

It was the brand's own ambassador in London who first discovered how well banana paired with Cargo Cult in cocktails - and bananas are hardly in short supply in the South Pacific.

Expert description

Cargo Cult Banana Spiced is a spiced Rum from Australia, matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 38%.

After Mario, Cargo Cult's brand ambassador in London, noticed how well banana complemented the rum in cocktails, the team spent six months experimenting to arrive at this release. The result is a balanced, dry spiced rum with a fully natural banana aroma and flavour - with no added sugar, so the rum's own character still shines through alongside the banana.

Cargo Cult is a small Australian rum brand that builds its rum from a blend of several Pacific islands and bottles it in small batches. Banana Spiced is one of three core variants in the range, alongside Navy Strength and Dry Spiced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Natural ripe banana with a hint of spice.

Palate

Dry and spiced, with clear banana character rather than artificial sweetness.

Finish

Medium, dry with a lingering banana tone.

Specifications

Name: Banana Spiced
Distillery: Cargo Cult
Region/Country: Australia
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
EAN: 9369998023288
Serving suggestion: On ice or in a banana cocktail

Flavour profile

Banana · Spiced · Dry · Natural

Did you know?

The banana aroma in this rum is entirely natural and came about after Cargo Cult's brand ambassador in London stumbled upon the combination in a cocktail - six months of development followed before the recipe was finished.

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Frequently asked questions about Cargo Cult Banana Spiced

What is Cargo Cult Banana Spiced?

It is a spiced rum from Australia with a fully natural banana aroma, developed over six months.

Is the banana flavour artificial?

No, it is natural and came about by chance when the brand's ambassador in London noticed how well banana worked with Cargo Cult in cocktails.

Is it sweet?

No, it is composed with no added sugar, so it comes across as dry despite the banana character.

How is it best served?

On ice, or as an ingredient in a cocktail where banana pairs well with rum.

How does it differ from Cargo Cult Navy Strength?

Banana Spiced is lower in strength and flavoured with natural banana, while Navy Strength is a powerful, undiluted rum with no additions.

Where does the rum come from?

From the South Pacific, blended and bottled in Australia.