Caribbean Bay Navidad Caribbean Spirit Drink Liqueur 50 cl 35%

Orange peel on the counter, caramel bubbling in the pan and the cherry sauce warming on the stove. Caribbean Bay Navidad is the bottle that comes out when the coffee is poured on Christmas Eve. Dark, sweet and carrying a little Caribbean sunshine into the middle of a Scandinavian December.

Expert's description

Caribbean Bay Navidad is a rum-based Christmas Spirit Drink from the Caribbean, bottled at 35% in a 50 cl bottle. It's the festive release in the Caribbean Bay series, joining siblings like Carmelita, Tropicana, Estrella and Mariposa.

The rum comes from the Caribbean and is shipped to Denmark, where it's blended and finished in the sweet, creamy style the whole series is built on. The name Caribbean Bay nods to the bay from which rum and other colonial goods were once sent out across the world.

For Christmas, the blend gets fresh orange peel, rich caramel fudge and creamy vanilla. Because it sits at 35% and is flavoured, EU rules don't allow it to be called rum, since rum needs at least 37.5%. That's why it's labelled a Spirit Drink. The bottle holds 50 cl, which the producer says is just right for a sweet tooth. Or two.

Tasting notes

Taste

Orange peel leads, fresh and fragrant. Then a thick layer of caramel fudge settles over everything, and creamy vanilla rounds it off. It's sweet, no question, but there's a dark, juicy depth underneath that keeps it from tasting like candy in a glass.

Specifications

Name: Caribbean Bay Navidad
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Christmas Rum Spirit Drink
Age: No age statement
ABV: 35%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Christmas release in the Caribbean Bay series
Serving suggestion: Neat in a small glass, over ice if you like, with rice pudding or alongside coffee and Christmas sweets

Flavour profile

Sweet · Creamy · Orange · Caramel · Vanilla

Did you know?

Navidad is Spanish for Christmas. The name was picked on purpose, so anyone glancing at the shelf can tell this is the series' Christmas bottle.

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Frequently asked questions about Caribbean Bay Navidad

What does Caribbean Bay Navidad taste like?

It tastes of fresh orange peel, rich caramel fudge and creamy vanilla. Sweet and dark with a juicy depth. Think orange-filled Christmas chocolates, only in a glass.

Is Caribbean Bay Navidad a rum?

Not legally. It's made with rum, but at 35% and with added flavour it's classed as a Spirit Drink. EU rules require at least 37.5% before something can be called rum. Read more in our article on rum versus rum-based spirit drinks.

What does it go with at Christmas?

The Danish Christmas rice pudding, risalamande, is the classic match, because orange, caramel and vanilla sit perfectly with cherry sauce and whipped cream. It also works well with chocolates and sweets when the coffee comes out.

How should you serve Caribbean Bay Navidad?

Neat in a small glass or over a couple of ice cubes. Ice takes the edge off the sweetness and freshens it up, while neat it's rounder and fuller. Try both and see which you prefer.

Is it a good Christmas or host gift?

Yes, the small 50 cl bottle makes it easy to bring along to a Christmas lunch or dinner party. It's the kind of bottle that gets opened the same evening. If the person likes rum in general, you'll find plenty more in our rum selection.

Who is behind Caribbean Bay?

Caribbean Bay is imported and distributed by CRT Spirits in Hasselager near Aarhus, Denmark. Besides Navidad, the series includes Carmelita with coffee and chocolate, Tropicana with pineapple and coconut, and Estrella with hazelnut and chocolate.