The sugar cane grows right down to the coast in Trinidad, and the molasses from it ends up in tall distillation columns. The rum that comes out is young and raw. Then come the spices. And then comes the bottle with two handles on the neck and a sea monster dragging a sailing ship into the deep.

Expert description

Kraken Spiced Black Trinidad Rum is a Spiced Rum from Trinidad, made from molasses rum aged 1-2 years and bottled at 40%.

The base rum comes from Angostura Distillery in Trinidad, where it is column-distilled from cane molasses. After a couple of years in cask it is blended with a spice recipe that Proximo Spirits keeps close to its chest. Cinnamon, ginger and cloves are the only ones officially confirmed. Caramel gives it its final, almost jet-black colour, which is also why it cannot claim to be naturally coloured.

Kraken hit the market in 2010 and quickly became the bottle people pointed at behind the bar before they had even tasted it. The name comes from the Norse legend of the sea monster, and the bottle shape is copied from old Victorian rum bottles with two handles on the neck, so they could be lashed down on board a ship in rough weather.

It is a rum built to be mixed. The sweetness and spices stand up strongly enough to be felt through ginger beer, cola and coffee without disappearing.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel first, heavy and sweet. Then cinnamon, a touch of lime and something reminiscent of coffee grounds and liquorice.

Palate

Thick and syrupy. Molasses, brown sugar, cloves and nutmeg, with a dark roasted note in the background like espresso and toasted oak.

Finish

Long and peppery. The spices linger, the sweetness fades slowly.

Specifications

Name: Kraken Spiced Black Trinidad Rum 40%
Distillery: Angostura Distillery
Bottler: Proximo Spirits
Region/Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Type: Spiced Rum
Age: 1-2 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Column distilled
Serving suggestion: Tall glass with plenty of ice, ginger beer and a big wedge of lime

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Sweet · Vanilla · Dark · Cinnamon

Did You Know?

Kraken is sold in the US at 47%, while the European bottling sits at 40%. Same black bottle, same label - just a touch sharper on the other side of the Atlantic.

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Colombia's only family-owned rum house, three generations of the same family, and a solera stretching all the way to 21 years. La Hechicera is a rarity in the rum world.

Expert description

La Hechicera Reserva Familiar Extra Añejo is a Rum from Colombia, blended in a solera system from rums 12 to 21 years old in former bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from La Hechicera, founded in 2012 in Barranquilla by the Riascos family, who have preserved the craft of rum-making through three generations. The rum is produced at Casa Santana in Colombia without added colour or sweetening, just cask to bottle. Reserva Familiar is the house's most ambitious solera blend, where the long maturation gives a deep, rich and well-integrated profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

Roasted coffee, orange, chocolate and tobacco, with ripe banana, dried fruit, vanilla and oak plus a hint of cocoa.

Palate

Silky and round with caramel, toasted wood, dried fruit and a hint of spice, powerful and long.

Finish

Lingering, soft and lightly dry, with elegant spice.

Bottler: La Hechicera
Region/Country: Colombia
Type: Rum
Age: 12-21 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Former bourbon casks, solera system
EAN no.: 7707180703013
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Rich · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

Investment potential

Low to medium. La Hechicera is one of the most respected Colombian rum brands, and Reserva Familiar is the house's most matured release, making it interesting for collectors of premium Latin American rum.

Did you know?

La Hechicera is Colombia's only privately owned, family-run rum house and has preserved the craft through three generations of the Riascos family, with a promise of nothing added between cask and bottle.

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Paraguay is almost entirely absent from the rum map, but the Fortin distillery makes its distillate from clarified sugar cane honey instead of molasses, a technique that gives this 13-year-old release a character all its own.

Expert Description

La Maison Du Rhum 2007 LMDR Batch 3 Rom Paraguay is a Paraguay Rum, distilled in 2007 and aged 13 years, bottled at 45%.

The rum comes from the Fortin distillery, part of the Castilla distillery founded in 1993, and is made from clarified sugar cane juice, often called cane honey, rather than the more common molasses. After 72 hours of fermentation with wild yeast strains, the rum is distilled on column stills and first aged in American ex-bourbon casks, before finishing with a short period in Fino sherry casks. The French bottler La Maison Du Rhum, run by distributor Dugas, released only 3,657 bottles of this third batch in 2020.

The result is a rum with clear structure and a lightly smoky, earthy complexity that sets it apart from more traditional Caribbean rum styles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Lightly roasted and ashen, with quince paste, liquorice and molasses tones beneath the surface.

Palate

Chewy and full-bodied with a rich, slightly sulphurous woodiness, flinty tones and gentle blond tobacco.

Finish

Long with cane sweetness and a lingering mineral dryness from the Fino finish.

Specifications

Name: La Maison Du Rhum 2007 Batch 3 Paraguay
Distillery: Fortin Distillery
Region/Country: Paraguay
Type: Single Cask Rum
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks, finished in Fino sherry casks
Distillation Method: Column distillation
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2020
Number of Bottles: 3,657
Edition: Batch 3

Flavour Profile

Earthy · Chewy · Mineral · Lightly Roasted · Complex

Did You Know?

The Fortin distillery is a rarity in the rum world because it uses clarified sugar cane juice, called cane honey, instead of molasses, a method normally associated with French rhum agricole rather than South American rum.

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Named after the flightless bird that went extinct on Mauritius in the 1600s, this rum draws its calm from a minimum of 13 years ageing at a single estate under 175 years of distilling tradition.

Expert Description

Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles Grays Mauritius Island Single Estate Rom is a Mauritius Rum, a single estate rum aged a minimum of 13 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the Grays distillery, founded in 1848 in northern Mauritius, and carries the name Lazy Dodo as a tribute to the island's iconic, extinct bird, which could not fly and was therefore nicknamed "the lazy dodo". XO Chronicles is aged in French and American oak, including ex-cognac and ex-bourbon casks, where the best vintages are carefully selected and blended to achieve a balanced, well-structured whole.

The result is a fresh, generous rum, where citrus notes meet a powerful, spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh with citrus and caramel.

Palate

Generous with orange, sugar and mint.

Finish

Powerful with lemongrass, brown sugar and orange zest.

Specifications

Name: Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles
Distillery: Grays Distillery
Region/Country: Mauritius
Type: Single Estate Rum
Age: Minimum 13 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: French and American oak, including ex-cognac and ex-bourbon casks

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Citrus-forward · Powerful · Spiced · Balanced

Did You Know?

The dodo bird, after which the rum is named, was unique to Mauritius and went extinct already by the late 1600s, making it one of the earliest known examples of human-caused extinction.

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No cask, no waiting, just raw distillate. Le Galion New Make shows the cane completely unfiltered, exactly as it left the still at one of Martinique's most respected yet least known distilleries.

Expert Description

Le Galion Martinique New Make RomDeLuxe is a Martinique Rum distilled from fresh cane juice in a Creole column, unaged and bottled at cask strength, 59.1%.

The rum comes from the Le Galion distillery on Martinique, which RomDeLuxe selected to show the distillate in its purest form, with no cask maturation whatsoever. Le Galion is less well known than the island's major agricole houses like Clément and Trois Rivières, but enjoys high regard among rum connoisseurs for its characterful, green style. This release is limited to just 80 bottles.

Without the influence of a cask, the rum's raw, herbal and yeasty character appears in all its unprocessed strength, a style close to traditional rhum agricole blanc, but with an even more rustic profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Yeast, agricole-typical greenness and vegetal tones.

Palate

Sugarcane, grass and fresh, clean notes.

Finish

Sweetness, steppe-like herbal notes, a hint of smoke and a lingering clean close.

Specifications

Name: Le Galion Martinique New Make RomDeLuxe
Distillery: Le Galion
Bottler: RomDeLuxe
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rum
ABV: 59.1%
Size: 50 CL
Distillation Method: Creole column distillation of fresh cane juice
Number of Bottles: 80
Serving Suggestion: As the base of a rustic Ti' Punch

Flavour Profile

Green · Yeasty · Vegetal · Clean · Rustic

Did You Know?

New make denotes rum bottled directly after distillation with no cask ageing whatsoever, a style that lets the drinker taste the distillate's pure character exactly as the distiller does during production.

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Some drinks insist on being pure rum. Legendario Elixir de Cuba does the opposite, making no secret of being something entirely its own.

Expert description

Legendario Elixir de Cuba 7 Year is a Spirit Drink based on Cuban rum matured up to 7 years, blended with raisin extract and bottled at 34%.

The elixir is made by Legendario, a Cuban house founded in 1946, by blending cask-matured rum with an extract of grapes and raisins. Because Cuban law only permits up to 20 grams of added sugar per litre for a spirit to be called rum, this drink correctly falls into the Spirit Drink category instead, with a thicker, more dessert-like style than classic rum. The result is a sweet, easy-drinking bottle that is simple to enjoy both neat and in simple mixes.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit, especially raisins and prunes, with vanilla, caramel and a hint of light tobacco.

Palate

Caramelised raisin, vanilla, chocolate and soft oak, in an almost liqueur-like, smooth texture.

Finish

Softly rounded, with lingering sweetness and light oak.

Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Spirit Drink
Age: Up to 7 years
ABV: 34%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8500000191026
Serving suggestion: Neat, on the rocks or with dessert

Flavour profile

Sweet · Raisin · Caramel · Soft

Did you know?

The label "Elixir" on Cuban bottles is not random, it is the legally required category for rum-based drinks exceeding 20 grams of added sugar per litre, which makes Legendario Elixir de Cuba a legally distinct drink from the house's more classic rums.

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Named after a pirate, brewed on an island nation, but flavoured with something that brings a completely different spirit category to mind: whisky.

Expert description

Levasseur Dark is a Rum from the Seychelles, matured in antique casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Levasseur Rum, founded by Marco Francis in collaboration with Mauritian master blender Frederic Bestel, with the distillery located at Au Cap on the southern tip of Mahé. The name pays tribute to the legendary 18th-century pirate Olivier Levasseur, whose story still lives on in the region's folklore. The Dark expression is matured in antique bourbon casks together with wood shards infused with authentic aromas of roasted walnut, vanilla, cinnamon and whisky, giving the rum a character closer to whisky than to traditional Caribbean rum. It is made without added sugar.

Tasting notes

Nose

Wood, cherry and vanilla, with a hint of whisky, roasted nut and oak.

Palate

Woody and lightly toasted, with peaty undertones and a smooth, soft texture.

Finish

Softly finishing with an aftertaste that recalls whisky more than rum.

Distillery: Levasseur Rum
Region/Country: Seychelles
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Antique bourbon casks with wood shards
EAN no.: 0705632793855
Serving suggestion: Neat or as a dessert pairing

Flavour profile

Woody · Whisky-like · Vanilla · Round

Did you know?

Olivier Levasseur, the pirate the bottle is named after, is said by legend to have left behind an encrypted treasure map before his execution in 1730, a riddle that has never been solved and still draws treasure hunters to the region.

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Rhum agricole is made from fresh sugarcane juice, not molasses, and at Longueteau the self-sufficiency with sugarcane goes all the way back to the fields surrounding the distillery.

Expert description

Longueteau XO is a Rhum Agricole Vieux from Guadeloupe, blended from 8, 9 and 10 year old vintages and matured in former cognac casks, bottled at 42%.

The rum comes from the Longueteau distillery in Domaine du Marquisat de Sainte-Marie in Guadeloupe, founded in 1895 and run by the same family for four generations. Longueteau is one of the rare agricole distilleries that is 100% self-sufficient in sugarcane, meaning the entire process from field to bottle takes place within the house. The XO release blends 70% 8-year-old, 20% 9-year-old and 10% 10-year-old rum, all matured in casks that previously held cognac, giving it a vinous, almost cognac-like depth.

Tasting notes

Nose

Hay and wood at first, developing into dried apricots, figs and candied sugar.

Palate

Full-bodied and resinous, with vegetal and peppery notes, a light vinous character and soft tones of cinnamon and vanilla.

Finish

Dried plum and liquorice, with a light saline touch.

Distillery: Longueteau
Region/Country: Guadeloupe
Type: Rhum Agricole Vieux
Age: 8-10 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-cognac oak casks
EAN no.: 3357900009730
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a cognac glass

Flavour profile

Vegetal · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

Investment potential

Medium. Rhum agricole from self-sufficient distilleries like Longueteau is growing in popularity among collectors, and older agricole releases now trade at significantly higher prices than a few years ago.

Did you know?

Longueteau is one of the few rhum agricole distilleries that grows all of its own sugarcane, making the house a rarity in an industry where most producers buy in their raw material.

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Three countries, three rum traditions, one bottle - Mates XO brings together the best of Barbados, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Expert Description

Mates XO is a Dark Rum from the Caribbean and Nicaragua, 5-8 years old, aged on ex-bourbon oak casks, bottled at 40%.

Mates Extra Old (XO) unites two outstanding 8-year-old rums from Barbados and the Dominican Republic. Mates Spirits has combined these two celebrated spirits with their 5- to 8-year-old rum from Nicaragua to create a three-part blend that draws on three different rum traditions. The result is a dark, full-bodied rum with complexity from the three origins, each contributing its own character.

Mates Spirits is known for combining distillates from several countries in their blends, an approach that sets them apart from more traditional single-origin rums.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dried fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

Dark and full-bodied with complexity from the three origins.

Finish

Medium length and soft.

Specifications

Name: Mates XO
Bottler: Mates Spirits
Region/Country: Caribbean & Nicaragua
Type: Dark Rum
Age: 5-8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks
EAN no.: 7435829834841
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Dark · Caramel · Full-Bodied · Spiced

Did You Know?

Mates XO is composed of rum from three different countries - Barbados, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua - making it a three-part blend rather than a classic single-origin rum.

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Caribbean distillates that travel to London to be brought together - Merser & Co. blends tropical origin with British blending craft.

Expert Description

Merser Reserve is a Blended Caribbean Rum composed of distillates from several of the Caribbean's finest distilleries, up to 8 years old, bottled at 40.2%.

The rum is blended and finished for up to six months in London, giving it a harmonious and complex flavour profile across the different Caribbean distillates. The process results in a rum with depth and character - made to be enjoyed both neat and in cocktails. Merser & Co. is behind the brand and has specialised in precisely this London blending tradition.

By bringing together distillates from several countries rather than sticking to a single estate, Merser Reserve creates a broader flavour profile than many single-origin rums.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, tropical fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

Round and harmonious with sweetness and a light oak character.

Finish

Medium length and soft.

Specifications

Name: Merser Reserve
Bottler: Merser & Co.
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Blended Caribbean Rum
Age: Up to 8 years
ABV: 40.2%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Tropical · Round · Spiced

Did You Know?

Merser Reserve is finished in London for up to six months after blending - a method historically tied to the city's long tradition as a trading hub for imported Caribbean rum.

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Over roughly a month, dark chocolate is continuously added to the rum at Mezclado's blendery in Løsning, until the two flavours melt together into a rich, chocolate-driven rum, here in a smaller 25 cl bottle.

Expert Description

Mezclado Dark C is a Spain Danish Rum Blendery Rum flavoured with dark chocolate and bottled at 38%.

The rum is the Spanish base in Mezclado's range, matured here together with dark chocolate in a process that takes about a month, where the chocolate is continuously added to achieve a careful blend. This 25 cl edition is a compact version of the house's popular Dark C, suited as a sample size or small gift. The name Dark C refers directly to the dark chocolate that defines the flavour.

The result is a sweet, full-bodied rum, where dark chocolate carries the flavour from nose to finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate with a light sweetness.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with pronounced dark chocolate.

Finish

Smooth and lingering chocolate sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Dark C 25 cl
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Danish Rum Blendery Rum
ABV: 38%
Size: 25 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, with desserts, or with a cup of coffee

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Chocolatey · Full-bodied · Smooth · Approachable

Did You Know?

Dark C is made by continuously adding dark chocolate to the rum over a month, a slower and more artisanal process than a simple flavour addition.

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The same dark chocolate process as the small 25 cl edition, just in the house's standard size: a full-bodied rum liqueur, where the chocolate is allowed to steep a little longer.

Expert Description

Mezclado Dark C is a Spain Danish Rum Blendery Rum Liqueur flavoured with dark chocolate and bottled at 35%.

This 70 cl edition of Dark C is the house's standard size and is classified as a rum liqueur rather than pure rum due to its slightly lower alcohol content. Like the smaller edition, dark chocolate is continuously added to the rum over about a month at Mezclado's blendery in Løsning, giving an even, pervasive chocolate character.

The result is a sweet, round rum liqueur, where dark chocolate dominates from first aroma to last sip.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense dark chocolate with a creamy sweetness.

Palate

Sweet and round with full-bodied chocolate and a hint of caramel.

Finish

Smooth and long-lasting chocolate sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Dark C Rum Liqueur
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Danish Rum Blendery Rum Liqueur
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, with desserts, over ice, or with a cup of coffee

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Chocolatey · Round · Creamy · Approachable

Did You Know?

Because Dark C in 70 cl format has a lower alcohol content than many traditional rums, it's classified as a rum liqueur, while the smaller 25 cl edition is sold as rum.

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Sometimes the Christmas mood just needs to fit on the small side table without taking up too much space – this 25 cl edition of Mezclado's Christmas rum is made for exactly that.

Expert Description

Mezclado Jule Edition 2025 is a Danish Rum Liqueur based on Barbados rum, bottled at 36% in a 25 cl bottle.

It is the same recipe as the larger 50 cl bottle from Mezclado's blendery in Løsning, just in a smaller format – ideal as a gift or for anyone who wants the Christmas rum sitting as a small bottle on the table without committing to a full-size one. The base is a Barbados rum, blended with vanilla, caramel and a touch of coconut.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla and brown sugar, with a light coconut scent in the background.

Palate

Round and sweet with caramel and ripe banana, carried by a creamy texture.

Finish

Short and gentle finish with no sharpness, fading out sweetly.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Jule Edition 2025
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 36%
Size: 25 CL
Serving suggestion: Perfect as a gift or for a small Christmas moment on the side table

Bottler: Mezclado

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Vanilla · Caramel · Coconut · Creamy

Did You Know?

The small 25 cl bottle is often the one that ends up in the Christmas basket or as an extra gift, since it is easy to wrap without taking up much space.

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In Løsning in East Jutland, Radoslaw blends a batch of rum every year into something that tastes like Christmas – coconut, caramel and vanilla in a glass that needs no cold or darkness to feel cosy.

Expert Description

Mezclado Jule Edition 2025 is a Danish Rum Liqueur based on Barbados rum, bottled at 36% in a 50 cl bottle.

Mezclado is the Danish rum blendery from Løsning, founded by Radoslaw, whose passion for rum has grown into a range of in-house blends, all composed and bottled by hand. The Christmas edition is built on a Barbados-based rum blended with vanilla, caramel and a touch of coconut, working as a sweeter, more relaxed alternative to a classic Danish Christmas schnapps.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and brown sugar meet light coconut and a hint of warm spice.

Palate

Sweet and round with caramel, ripe banana and a creamy coconut texture.

Finish

Soft and gently sweet finish, fading out without any sharpness.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Jule Edition 2025
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 36%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve on ice or as a digestif after Christmas dinner

Bottler: Mezclado

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Vanilla · Caramel · Coconut · Creamy

Did You Know?

Mezclado is not a distillery but a rum blendery – all blending, flavouring and bottling happens in-house in Løsning, where the Barbados rum gets its final, Danish finishing touch.

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Only 3,000 bottles exist of this edition, where Mezclado's original Christmas rum has been married to the company's own 10-year-old rum – a bigger, more serious take on the sweet Christmas classic.

Expert Description

Mezclado Jule Edition 2025 Limited Edition is a Danish Rum Liqueur based on a combination of the original Christmas rum and Mezclado's 10-year-old rum, bottled at 40% in a 70 cl bottle.

Where the original Jule Edition sits at 36%, the Limited Edition is turned up a notch in both strength and age. Blending the sweet, well-established Christmas recipe with an older, more cask-driven rum gives a version with more weight and complexity, without losing the recognisable Christmas character. Only 3,000 bottles were produced of this edition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel, supported by dried fruit and a light oak note from the older rum.

Palate

Full and round with caramelised sugar, coconut and a more pronounced spiciness than the original.

Finish

Longer finish than the original version, with a dry, lightly woody close.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Jule Edition 2025 Limited Edition
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 3000
Serving suggestion: Best in a small glass at room temperature as a digestif

Bottler: Mezclado

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Vanilla · Caramel · Oak · Spiced

Investment Potential

Low to medium. With only 3,000 bottles and an annual Christmas release, there is some collector interest, but the bottle is first and foremost made to be enjoyed.

Did You Know?

The Limited Edition is Mezclado's way of showing what happens when you dare to blend a young, sweet Christmas rum with an older, more serious rum from the same house – without either one drowning out the other.

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In a small blending house in Løsning near Vejle, a single rum enthusiast combines casks from Cuba and Panama into a sweet, round rum liqueur rooted in two of rum's classic home countries.

Expert Description

Mezclado Mez 1 is a Danish Rum Blendery Rum Liqueur blended from rum sourced from Cuba and Panama and bottled at 36%.

Mez 1 is the first in Mezclado's popular Original series and is blended at the East Jutland spirits blendery in Løsning. The name Mezclado means "blended" in Spanish and describes the very concept, where the man behind the brand, Radoslaw, carefully selects and blends rums from several countries based on popularity and demand for a refined flavour profile.

The result is a wonderfully full-bodied rum liqueur with sweetness, softly rounded off by light, dry nuances.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet with ripe plum and a hint of caramel.

Palate

Round and full-bodied with ripe plum, good sweetness and light, dry nuances.

Finish

Smooth and well-balanced with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado Mez 1
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Cuba And Panama
Type: Danish Rum Blendery Rum Liqueur
ABV: 36%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, with light sweet desserts, cheese and ham tapas, or a cup of coffee

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Plum-forward · Round · Approachable

Did You Know?

Mezclado is one of the few Danish rum blenderies where rum from several countries is blended in-house in Løsning, rather than being resold unchanged from the original distillery.

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In an old machine hall in Løsning near Vejle, rum from the other side of the Atlantic is reshaped into something new - no rules, no tradition, just good taste.

Expert description

Mezclado Mez 3 is a Rum Liqueur from the Danish rum blendery Mezclado, bottled at 36%.

Mez 3 is the third release in Mezclado's original series, where rum imported in barrels from Spain and Panama is blended, spiced and bottled in Løsning. Behind the brand is Radoslaw Nowacki, a young entrepreneur who left an entirely different industry to pursue rum, driven by curiosity rather than tradition.

Mezclado deliberately breaks with the classic idea that good rum can only come from the Caribbean. Instead, barrels are imported from Spain and Panama and then composed together on Danish soil into a sweeter, more approachable style - a counterpoint to heavier, more geeky rum releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft caramel and brown sugar with a hint of tropical fruit.

Palate

Sweet and round, with vanilla and light spice.

Finish

Short to medium, mild and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Mez 3
Distillery: Mezclado
Region/Country: Spain & Panama
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 36%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour profile

Sweet · Caramel · Round · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

The name Mezclado is Spanish and simply means "blended" - a direct reference to the method where rum from several countries is imported in barrels and composed together in Løsning.

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Where Mez 1 leans on sweetness and fullness from Cuba and Panama, No 2 takes a drier path, blending Spanish and Dominican rum into a classic, oak-driven style.

Expert Description

Mezclado No 2 is a Spain and Dominican Republic Danish Rum Blendery Rum, blended from rum aged 6 and 8 years and bottled at 40%.

The blend consists of 75% rum from the Dominican Republic and 25% rum from Spain, with the two components aged 6 and 8 years respectively before being combined at Mezclado's blendery in Løsning. Unlike the sweeter Mez 1, No 2 is designed as a classic, dry rum with pronounced oak character, spiced with a touch of sweetness that creates the balance.

The result is a dry, characterful rum, where oak and spice carry the flavour rather than pure sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dry aroma of oak with a hint of spice.

Palate

Classic and dry with pronounced oak character and light sweetness.

Finish

Spiced and well-balanced.

Specifications

Name: Mezclado No 2
Bottler: Mezclado
Region/Country: Spain And Dominican Republic
Type: Danish Rum Blendery Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat over ice or in a classic rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Dry · Oak-driven · Spiced · Classic · Balanced

Did You Know?

Mezclado No 2 combines two countries with very different rum traditions, Spain and the Dominican Republic, giving the blend a unique dual character that stands apart from the house's sweeter Mez 1.

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There is a reason Mezclado calls this its most luxurious release - 8 to 10 year old rum from the Dominican Republic meets a top-quality Spanish rum.

Expert description

Mezclado Prestige Edition is a Rum Liqueur from the Danish rum blendery Mezclado, bottled at 40%.

Prestige Edition is carefully composed from rum aged between 8 and 10 years from the Dominican Republic, blended with a high-quality Spanish rum. The idea is to find the perfect balance between the two rum styles, so the bottle offers layers of complex caramel and vanilla alongside deeper notes of tropical fruit and spice - a clear step up from the other releases in the Mezclado series.

Behind the bottle is Radoslaw Nowacki and the small rum blendery in Løsning near Vejle, where imported barrels from several countries are composed and bottled without leaning on one particular Caribbean tradition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex caramel and vanilla with deeper tones of tropical fruit.

Palate

Round and layered, with spice building underneath the sweetness.

Finish

Medium to long, warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Prestige Edition
Distillery: Mezclado
Region/Country: Dominican Republic & Spain
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat at room temperature

Flavour profile

Complex · Caramel · Tropical fruit · Spiced

Did you know?

Prestige Edition is the only release in the Mezclado series that combines rum from two different countries in the blend itself - the Dominican Republic and Spain - rather than building on a single origin.

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Drivkraft is made for those who want pure enjoyment over complexity - a rum aimed squarely at the heart of the modern rum drinker.

Expert description

Mezclado Drivkraft Edition is a Rum Liqueur from the Danish rum blendery Mezclado, bottled at 40%.

Drivkraft ("Drive" or "Momentum") is a rum that doesn't try to be complex for complexity's sake, instead focusing on warmth, sweetness and immediate charm. The palate opens with a generous sweetness that instantly recalls ripe tropical fruit - pineapple, mango and a touch of papaya sit as a juicy layer on top, before the rum's warm vanilla character unfolds. The vanilla is round and creamy, tying the experience together with a silky elegance.

The Drivkraft release is a clear example of Mezclado's philosophy: soft, full and irresistibly sweet, without losing its balance or Caribbean character. Behind the brand are Radoslaw Nowacki and the small rum blendery in Løsning near Vejle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Pineapple, mango and a touch of papaya over a creamy vanilla base.

Palate

Generous sweetness and round vanilla, silky and easy to drink.

Finish

Medium, sweet and creamy.

Specifications

Name: Drivkraft Edition
Distillery: Mezclado
Region/Country: Spain & Panama
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour profile

Tropical fruit · Vanilla · Creamy · Sweet

Did you know?

Mezclado names several of its releases after feelings or qualities rather than origin or age - Drivkraft is designed specifically to be a rum that offers immediate joy over technical complexity.

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From Mpumalanga in South Africa comes a rum that smells more of a bonfire than a Caribbean beach. Mhoba does things its own, very hands-on way.

Expert description

Mhoba American Oak Aged is a Pure Single Rum from South Africa, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice in agricole style and matured in American oak, bottled at 43%.

The rum comes from Mhoba Rum Distillery in Mpumalanga, founded by Robert Greaves, whose family has grown sugarcane at the foot of the Makhonwja mountains since the 1980s. Mhoba distils on a small scale directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving a raw, earthy starting point. The rum is first matured in large glass demijohns with charred and cut American oak staves, before being moved to casks from South African whisky for a second maturation period.

Tasting notes

Nose

Charred wood, smoke and caramel, with vanilla, bonfire embers and powdered sugar.

Palate

Powerful and spiced with dry oak, grilled smoked meat and buttery caramel, supported by dark chocolate.

Finish

Dry and medium length, dominated by oak and light vanilla, with lingering charred smoke that grows increasingly bitter.

Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: Pure Single Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in South African whisky casks
Distillation method: Agricole style from fresh sugarcane juice
Serving suggestion: Neat or in an Old Fashioned

Flavour profile

Smoky · Powerful · Spiced · Earthy

Did you know?

Mhoba is one of the most talked-about new rum producers outside the traditional rum-producing countries and has gained international attention for distilling directly from fresh sugarcane juice, a method otherwise primarily associated with Caribbean Rhum Agricole.

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Inspired by the South African braai tradition, Mhoba matures its Bushfire on staves of local bushwood, so the smoke from the fire follows all the way into the bottle.

Expert Description

Mhoba Bushfire is a South African Single Estate Rum made from 100% fermented sugarcane juice and bottled at 55%.

Behind the bottle stands the Mhoba Rum Distillery in the Onderberg district of Mpumalanga, founded by Robert Greaves, whose family has grown sugarcane at the foot of the Makhonjwa Mountains since the 1980s. The entire process takes place on their own land, from growing organic sugarcane to fermentation, pot still distillation and hand-filling the bottle. Bushfire is a small batch release, where the rum matures on staves split from local sickle bush, a method inspired by the South African braai tradition, giving the rum its characteristic smoky profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky fire, a hint of bacon and dry wood.

Palate

Powerful and roasted with meaty, smoky notes and a warm spiciness.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky finish reminiscent of a dying campfire.

Specifications

Name: Mhoba Bushfire
Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: Single Estate Rum
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sickle bush staves
Distillation method: Pot still
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat at room temperature with barbecued food

Distillery: Mhoba

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Powerful · Agricole · Spiced · Rustic

Did You Know?

Mhoba is one of very few distilleries in the world to run the entire process from sugarcane field to bottle on their own land – growing, fermentation, distillation and bottling all happen on the same South African estate.

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Pineapple, both grilled and fresh, combined with Mhoba's own rum. Franky's Pineapple is the distillery's South African take on a tropical infusion.

Expert description

Mhoba Franky's Pineapple is a Pure Single Rum from South Africa, a blend of Glass Cask rum and two white pot stilled rums infused with grilled and fresh Natal Queen pineapples, bottled at 43%.

The rum comes from Mhoba Rum Distillery in Mpumalanga. Instead of adding artificial pineapple flavour, the distillery separately infuses the rum with both grilled and fresh pineapples of the local Natal Queen variety, giving two distinct layers of fruit character, the sweeter, caramelised grilled note and the sharper, juicy fresh note.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet pineapple, young wood and grilled fruit, with caramel and a hint of smoke.

Palate

Fruity with grilled pineapple and earthy notes, supported by woody character and a light sweetness that doesn't overpower the rum's own character.

Finish

Long and creamy, with lingering pineapple sweetness.

Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: Pure Single Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Neat or in tropical cocktails

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Smoky · Creamy

Did you know?

Natal Queen is a local South African pineapple variety grown close to the distillery, meaning the entire production chain behind Franky's Pineapple, from sugarcane to pineapple, stays within a relatively small geographic radius.

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Glass demijohns filled with charred oak staves sound like a homemade solution. At Mhoba, it's the very method behind one of South Africa's most acclaimed rum expressions.

Expert description

Mhoba Select Reserve Glass Cask is a Pure Single Rum from South Africa, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice and matured over 2 years on charred American oak staves in large glass demijohns, bottled at 60%.

The rum comes from Mhoba Rum Distillery in Mpumalanga. Instead of traditional oak casks, Mhoba uses large glass demijohns filled with virgin American oak staves that are cut and charred over wood coals, a method that gives intense contact between spirit and wood without the cask's own breathing. The result is more balanced and refined than the house's American Oak Aged, yet still with a clear, powerful oak character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoky American oak and brown sugar, with sweet, almost bourbon-like notes of caramelised sugar, vanilla and ripe fruit.

Palate

Mild heat with warm butterscotch pudding, muscovado sugar and smoked pecan pie, with a gradually growing coffee and cocoa character.

Finish

Long, with dry notes of charred oak, toffee, cola and a hint of wild African honey.

Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: Pure Single Rum
ABV: 60%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Charred American oak staves in glass demijohns
Distillation method: Agricole style from fresh sugarcane juice
Serving suggestion: Neat or in an Old Fashioned

Flavour profile

Smoky · Powerful · Caramel · Refined

Investment potential

Low to medium. Mhoba is one of the most talked-about new rum producers among enthusiasts, giving Select Reserve Glass Cask some interest among collectors of unconventional rum expressions.

Did you know?

The method of charring oak staves over wood coals instead of using finished casks is unique to Mhoba and gives the distillery full control over how much and how the wood influences the rum.

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No casks, no colour, no shortcuts. Mhoba White Pot Stilled is the distillate in its purest, most unprocessed form.

Expert description

Mhoba White Pot Stilled is a White Pure Single Rum from South Africa, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice on handmade pot stills and unaged, bottled at 43%.

The rum comes from Mhoba Rum Distillery in Mpumalanga. After a 7 to 10 day fermentation with standard baker's yeast and no temperature control, the rum is distilled on the distillery's handmade pot stills, after which the distillate is selected and diluted with local pure crystalline water before hand bottling. Without cask maturation, White Pot Stilled shows sugarcane's pure, agricole-like character in its most unprocessed form.

Tasting notes

Nose

Bright and fresh with clear notes of freshly cut cane, creamy with a hint of menthol.

Palate

Sweet and creamy on first impression, reminiscent of lightly whipped cream, with cane and herbal notes plus earthy spice nuances.

Finish

Fresh cane and cream, with a hint of light brine character.

Distillery: Mhoba
Region/Country: South Africa
Type: White Pure Single Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Pot still from fresh sugarcane juice
Serving suggestion: In a daiquiri or Ti Punch

Flavour profile

Fresh · Clean · Herbal · Light

Did you know?

Mhoba uses standard baker's yeast with no temperature control during fermentation, a deliberate departure from modern precision techniques that gives the rum a more rustic, unpredictable and characterful base.

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The Valentines Heart Rum series normally fills the shelves up to February, but with Mors Dag Heart Rum, Whisky.dk lends the concept to another special occasion - Mother's Day.

Expert Description

Mors Dag Heart Rum Cask Strength is a Superior Spirit Drink Rum, bottled straight from the cask at cask strength 60%.

The rum is a limited edition sold exclusively by Whisky.dk for Mother's Day, composed of rum from a number of the finest distilleries in the Caribbean. Because it is bottled directly from the cask without dilution, it retains its full power in both aroma and flavour. Mors Dag Heart Rum reuses the concept from the Valentines Heart Rum series, but adapted for a different occasion on the calendar.

The result is an intense, sweet rum, where vanilla and caramel meet the fullness of oak at full cask strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel.

Palate

Intense sweetness and oak, clearly carried by the 60% strength.

Finish

Warm and lingering.

Specifications

Name: Mors Dag Heart Rum
Bottler: Whisky.dk
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Superior Spirit Drink Rum
ABV: 60%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, as a gift for mother

Flavour Profile

Intense · Sweet · Spiced · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

Mors Dag Heart Rum is an example of how Whisky.dk reuses popular concepts from one occasion for another - in this case, the heart theme from Valentine's Day has been moved to Mother's Day.

The only Mount Gay rum finished in heavily charred bourbon casks after the blending itself. It is no coincidence it carries the name Black Barrel.

Expert description

Mount Gay Black Barrel is a Rum from Barbados, finished in heavily charred bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

The rum is a blend of pot still and column distillates from sugar cane molasses, with a higher proportion of pot still rum than most other Mount Gay editions. After the blending itself, the rum is finished in heavily charred bourbon casks, a unique step in the house's range that gives Black Barrel its deep, smoky character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich and woody, with molasses, vanilla and a hint of chimney soot, alongside black pepper, clove and lightly burnt sultana.

Palate

Woody and buttery, with toasted vanilla, toffee and orange zest, plus dark molasses and spice.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering cinnamon.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Heavily charred bourbon casks
Distillation method: Pot still and column distillation
EAN no.: 9501007224501
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Smoky · Spiced · Woody · Molasses

Did you know?

Black Barrel is the only rum in Mount Gay's range finished in heavily charred bourbon casks after the blending itself, giving it a markedly smokier, woodier character than the house's other editions.

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The world's oldest commercial rum distillery has stood on the same site in Barbados since 1703. Eclipse is the bottle that carries that legacy into everyday life.

Expert description

Mount Gay Eclipse is a Rum from Barbados, distilled using traditional copper pot and column stills, matured in used American whiskey casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is Mount Gay's classic everyday blend, bridging the distillery's long history with an accessible, versatile style. Mount Gay Distilleries in Barbados is considered the world's oldest commercial rum producer, with a deed dating back to 1703, and Eclipse is the bottle that today introduces the most new drinkers to the brand.

Tasting notes

Nose

Flowers and honey, with a hint of vanilla and tropical fruit like apricot and banana.

Palate

Fresh vanilla, almond, ripe banana and dark chocolate, supported by toasty oak.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering toasty oak.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used American whiskey casks
Distillation method: Copper pot and column distillation
EAN no.: 9501007100508
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails such as Rum Punch

Flavour profile

Fruity · Floral · Vanilla-sweet · Lightly toasted

Did you know?

Mount Gay Distilleries in Barbados is considered the world's oldest commercial rum producer, with a surviving deed dating the company back to 1703.

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Three cask types in one bottle. Whisky, bourbon and cognac have each left their mark on this rum before melting together into one whole.

Expert description

Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Reserve is a Rum from Barbados, matured in American whiskey, bourbon and cognac casks and bottled at 43%.

The rum is part of Mount Gay's XO series and builds on the distillery's long experience combining pot still and column distillates. By combining three different cask types, the rum achieves layers of complexity, where the whiskey and bourbon casks contribute vanilla and spice, while the cognac cask adds a delicate, dry fruitiness and a hint of dried orange peel.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe banana, dark caramel, vanilla and toasted almond, with a hint of cognac oak and dried orange peel.

Palate

Full-bodied and silky, with molasses, baked fruit, spice cake and toasted coconut.

Finish

Long and elegant, with returning fruit, soft vanilla and a lightly spiced close.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American whiskey, bourbon and cognac casks
EAN no.: 9501007863502
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Fruity · Elegant

Did you know?

Mount Gay's XO series is named after "Extra Old" and marks the distillery's most refined blends, where several cask types are deliberately combined to create layered complexity.

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A powerful blend from three of Jamaica's most respected distilleries, bottled at navy strength as a tribute to the old naval rum tradition.

Expert Description

Navy Island Rum Navy Strength Jamaica is a Jamaican Rum from multiple distilleries, bottled at 57%.

The rum is a blend of distillates from Hampden, Monymusk and Worthy Park, three of Jamaica's most respected producers, each contributing its own style to the overall character. Bottling at 57% follows the historic "navy strength" tradition, where rum was bottled strong enough that gunpowder could still ignite if it was doused in spilled rum aboard a naval ship.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cherry wood, pineapple, papaya and guava with a hint of soy sauce, complemented by sweet vanilla, caramel and spicy oak, plus a wild Jamaican fruitiness of mango and jackfruit.

Palate

Savoury marmalade is followed by a nutty finish, ripe bananas, vanilla and a round, warm texture with notes of chocolate and oak.

Finish

Great intensity, fruity and slightly spicy, long and distinctly dry towards the end.

Specifications

Name: Navy Island Rum Navy Strength Jamaica
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum
ABV: 57%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8719326033549
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks or in tiki cocktails

Distillery: Navy Island Rum

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Fruity · Funky · Full-bodied · Spicy

Did You Know?

The term "navy strength" originates from the British navy, where rum had to be bottled strong enough that gunpowder could still ignite, even if it was doused by spilled rum aboard the ships.

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