RomDeLuxe Island Empress - Black Crown Spirit Drink 70 cl 60%

Some spirits ask to be noticed. Black Crown doesn't bother asking. Romdeluxe took the same sugar cane soul that runs through their Island Empress and pushed the strength up to 60%, and the sweetness never once flinches.

Expert Description

Black Crown by Romdeluxe is a sugar cane-based Spirit Drink matured in Ex-Bourbon casks and bottled at 60%.

It's the bolder sibling to Romdeluxe's Island Empress, built on the same sugar cane character but taken well past standard strength, where the Caribbean rum base meets Jamaican intensity head-on. Romdeluxe is a Danish independent bottler with a broad focus on rum and sugar cane spirits from around the world, and Black Crown is their statement that sweetness and high proof don't have to fight each other.

Time in Ex-Bourbon casks lends colour and a soft foundation underneath the heat, while the sugar cane keeps the profile medium sweet rather than syrupy.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark brown sugar and overripe fruit arrive first, backed by a touch of toasted oak from the Ex-Bourbon casks. Underneath the sweetness sits a dry, alcohol-forward edge that leaves no doubt about the 60%.

Palate

Heavy and sweet with caramel and dark sugar, but it never turns cloying. A spiced note of clove and dark chocolate cuts through, while the alcohol brings a warm, almost peppery bite throughout.

Finish

Long and warm, with burnt sugar and a dry, woody finish that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Black Crown
Bottler: Romdeluxe
Type: Spirit Drink
ABV: 60%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon
EAN no.: 5744004420703
Serving Suggestion: On the rocks or as the base in a dark rum cocktail such as a Dark 'n' Stormy

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Dark · Powerful · Sugar Cane-Based · Caribbean

Did You Know?

Romdeluxe started in 2016 as a hobby project between a couple of rum enthusiasts, long before the name even existed – today the house is one of Denmark's most respected independent rum bottlers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Crown

What's the difference between Black Crown and Island Empress?

Black Crown is the stronger version of Romdeluxe's Island Empress. They share the same sugar cane sweetness, but Black Crown is bottled at 60%, where the sweetness balances the strength instead of being hidden behind it.

How strong is Black Crown?

Black Crown is bottled at 60%, making it one of the more powerful sugar cane-based spirits in its category. The medium sweet profile makes the strength more approachable than the number alone suggests.

How should Black Crown be served?

It works well on the rocks, where the chill softens the strength slightly and pulls the sweetness forward. It also holds up well as the base of a dark, spiced cocktail.

Is Black Crown a rum?

Black Crown is labelled a Spirit Drink rather than rum, because the added sugar cane sweetness takes it outside the EU rules that define pure rum. The base is still a sugar cane spirit with Caribbean and Jamaican character.

Who makes Black Crown?

Black Crown is made by Romdeluxe, a Danish independent bottler specialising in rum and sugar cane spirits from around the world.

Can Black Crown be used in cocktails?

Yes, the high strength and dark sweetness make it well suited to cocktails that need body and character, such as a Dark 'n' Stormy or other drinks built around Caribbean rum.

How should an opened bottle of Black Crown be stored?

Upright, tightly sealed and away from direct sunlight. At 60% ABV it keeps well for a long time when stored correctly.