11 different spices and a strength of 75.5% make this overproof edition the most intense member of the Old J range, crafted to bring both fire and depth to tiki cocktails.

Expert Description

Admiral's Old J Overproof Tiki-Fire Spiced Rum is an Overproof Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink from the United Kingdom, bottled at 75.5%.

The rum is built on the same Caribbean base as the rest of the Old J range, but is spiced with 11 different spices and bottled at a significantly higher strength. The name "Tiki-Fire" refers directly to its role as a powerful ingredient in tiki cocktails, where it can be flambéed or used to add extra fire and intensity to the drink.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pleasant and intense, with vanilla and a hint of lime peel as central elements.

Palate

Extremely rich and well-balanced, with plenty of vanilla and lime combined with the 11 spices, together creating a deep, complex profile.

Finish

Rich and smooth with a light spiced warmth that gradually fades.

Specifications

Name: Admiral's Old J Overproof Tiki-Fire Spiced Rum
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Overproof Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 75.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5031992080003
Serving suggestion: Use in tiki cocktails or for flambéing

Bottler: Old J

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Spicy · Vanilla · Lime · Intense

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The name "Tiki-Fire" alludes to the fact that the rum's high strength makes it suitable for being ignited atop a cocktail, a classic tiki bar effect that provides both visual drama and a caramelised aroma.

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The world's first white spiced rum turns down the heavy spicing and lets the unaged rum step forward more clearly, while toffee and vanilla still hold it all together.

Expert Description

Admiral's Old J Silver Spiced Rum is a White Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink from the United Kingdom, bottled at 35%.

The rum is built on the same base as Old J's other releases, but with far less added spice, allowing the unaged, white rum more room to come through. The main traits of the original Old J style, smooth toffee, sweet lime and a full vanilla character, are retained, while the heavy spicing found in the other Old J expressions has been significantly toned down. This makes the Silver edition a versatile base for light, fresh drinks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smooth toffee and sweet lime with a light, sweet vanilla scent.

Palate

Fresh and light with vanilla sweetness and a hint of spice, without the heavy spicing profile of darker spiced rums.

Finish

Short and fresh, with vanilla being the last thing to fade.

Specifications

Name: Admiral's Old J Silver Spiced Rum
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: White Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5031992004283
Serving suggestion: Enjoy in a Mojito, Mai Tai or Pornstar Martini

Bottler: Old J

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Vanilla · Lightly Spiced · Citrus · Versatile

Did You Know?

Old J Silver is marketed as the world's first white spiced rum, a category that combines the freshness of unaged white rum with a light spiced twist.

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A symphony of tropical spices melts together with the aged rum in this darker edition of the Old J range, where salted caramel and vanilla take the lead roles.

Expert Description

Admiral's Old J Spiced Dark English Rum is a Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink from the United Kingdom, bottled at 40%.

The rum combines a symphony of tropical spices with the smooth, aged rum base, resulting in a well-balanced drink with both sweetness and warmth. This darker edition of the Old J range emphasises salted caramel and a deeper vanilla character, combined with cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of citrus.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A blast of vanilla and lime.

Palate

Well-rounded spice and toffee, cut through with limey freshness, with rich and smooth buttery salted caramel and pronounced vanilla tones.

Finish

Sweet, smooth vanilla that gradually gives way to salted caramel.

Specifications

Name: Admiral's Old J Spiced Dark English Rum
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5031992001756
Serving suggestion: Enjoy over ice with cola, ginger beer and lime

Bottler: Old J

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Caramel · Vanilla · Dark · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The Dark edition of Old J differs from the other ranges through a more pronounced caramel character, which has made it a popular base for darker, more autumnal cocktails.

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Pot-still-distilled Caribbean rum is matured for 12-24 months in oak casks, before being blended with a special spice mix in this golden edition of the Old J range.

Expert Description

Admiral's Old J Spiced Gold Rum is a Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink from the United Kingdom, bottled at 40%.

The rum is crafted in small batches from pot-still-distilled Caribbean rum, matured for 12-24 months in oak casks before being blended with a selected spice mix. This award-winning, golden edition of the Old J range is sweet with pronounced notes of toffee and lime, making it an accessible yet characterful spiced rum.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Full-bodied aroma with a prominent vanilla character.

Palate

Lime cordial, vanilla, fudge and toffee with cinnamon and nutmeg, where buttery toffee popcorn and cinnamon spice join burnt toffee, black pepper, star anise and a hint of oak.

Finish

Smooth and long.

Specifications

Name: Admiral's Old J Spiced Gold Rum
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks, matured 12-24 months
Distillation method: Pot still
EAN no.: 5033931602154
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or with cola and ginger beer

Bottler: Old J

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Toffee · Lime · Vanilla · Sweet

Did You Know?

Old J Spiced Gold has won several awards at international spirits competitions and is often highlighted as one of the most well-balanced spiced rums in its category.

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Pineapple meets the navy rum heritage of Admiral Edward Vernon, the man who in 1740 came up with diluting sailors' rum with water to keep discipline up.

Expert Description

Admiral's Old J Spiced Pineapple is a Caribbean Rum from Signature Brands, flavoured with a blend of 11 ingredients centred on pineapple and bottled at 35%.

The brand is named after Admiral Edward Vernon, an 18th-century British naval officer whose watered-down rum ration later became known as "grog" and gave rise to the tradition behind many spiced rums. The Spiced Pineapple edition builds on the house's Caribbean base rum with a rich pineapple profile spiced with vanilla and a light, tangy lime note.

The result is a light, tropical rum equally suited to sipping neat with a lime wedge or mixed into a Mojito.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Grilled pineapple with caramel sauce and sweet vanilla.

Palate

Fresh, juicy pineapple with a hint of lime, supported by vanilla and tropical spice.

Finish

Medium length and soft, with burnt pineapple and a hint of lime.

Specifications

Name: Admiral's Old J Spiced Pineapple
Bottler: Signature Brands
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Rum
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: With a lime wedge or in a Mojito

Flavour Profile

Pineapple-forward · Tropical · Light · Vanilla-forward · Fresh

Did You Know?

The name "Old J" refers to Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed "Old Grog" after the grogram coat he wore, and whose 1740 idea of mixing rum with water gave rise to the word "grog" itself in the English language.

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Persian lime and vanilla form the backbone of this spiced rum, named after the British naval admiral Edward Vernon, credited with inventing grog.

Expert Description

Admiral's Old J Spiced Rum is a Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink from the United Kingdom, bottled at 35%.

The rum is built on a Caribbean rum base, spiced with a classic combination of Persian lime and vanilla complemented by cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of clove. The range is named after Admiral Edward "Old Grog" Vernon, the 18th-century British naval admiral whose nickname is said to have given its name to the watered-down rum ration, "grog", served to British naval sailors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A blast of vanilla and lime, where cinnamon, lime and toffee are the most prominent tones.

Palate

Well-rounded spice and toffee, cut through with limey freshness, with notes of lime cordial, cream soda, fudge and toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of clove.

Finish

Sweet, smooth vanilla with a trail of burnt toffee spice, black pepper, star anise and clove.

Specifications

Name: Admiral's Old J Spiced Rum
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5031992900011
Serving suggestion: Enjoy with cola, ginger beer or lime

Bottler: Old J

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Lime · Vanilla · Toffee · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Admiral Edward Vernon's nickname "Old Grog" stemmed from the grosgrain fabric his coat was made of, and his decision to dilute the navy's rum rations in 1740 later gave its name to the drink "grog".

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Cinnamon and nutmeg in a glass of rum sounds like a shortcut. At Bacardi it is closer to an old holiday tradition, poured out of the bottle all year round.

Expert description

Bacardi Spiced is a Spirit Drink spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and bottled at 35%.

Bacardi Spiced blends unaged and aged rum from the house's Maestros de Ron, after which the blend is infused with cinnamon and nutmeg. The rum has rested in charred American oak casks, the same type used for several of the house's darker expressions, giving it a hint of smoke and its distinctive caramel colour. Because spices and natural flavouring are added, it is correctly sold as a Spirit Drink rather than pure rum.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg, with a hint of dark cocoa and sweet caramel.

Palate

Caramel-like vanilla with almond and dried dark fruit, rounded off with cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of honey.

Finish

Softly finishing with a sweet, lightly smoky spice note.

Distillery: Bacardi
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Spirit Drink
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Charred American oak casks
EAN no.: 7610113007518
Serving suggestion: On the rocks, with cola or in hot chocolate

Flavour profile

Spiced · Vanilla · Caramel · Sweet

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Bacardi uses the title "Maestros de Ron" for its experienced blenders, a title passed down internally within the house and held by those behind all Bacardi blends, both the classic and the spiced expressions.

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Black Tears was Cuba's first spiced rum, and it still stands apart from the crowd by staying far less sweet than most competitors in the category.

Expert description

Black Tears Spiced is a Cuban Spiced Rum flavoured with natural spices and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the Vigia distillery in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, produced in a joint venture between the Norwegian company Island Rum Company and Zerus, the commercial arm of Cuba's state-owned sugar company Azcuba. Black Tears is marketed as Cuba's first spiced rum and sets itself apart from many other spiced rums through a low sugar content, typical of Cuban rum tradition, giving a more bittersweet than straightforwardly sweet profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spices gently unfold under a cut of candied orange peel, with vanilla, cloves and nutmeg plus a hint of roasted coffee.

Palate

Golden syrup, coffee, cocoa and a touch of peppery spice, with caramelised nuts, chocolate richness and gently oak-spiced wood.

Finish

A gentle, mysterious sweetness of cocoa accompanies a punch of coffee, with a lingering, spiced trace of red chilli and more chocolate to mellow it.

Specifications

Distillery: Vigia Distillery
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8500000590294
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a Cuban-inspired cocktail

Flavour profile

Bittersweet · Coffee · Cocoa · Spiced · Elegant

Did you know?

Black Tears was developed by the Norwegian company Island Rum Company in partnership with Cuba's state-owned sugar company, making it one of very few Cuban spirits products created through an international joint venture directly with the Cuban state.

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The bottle alone stands out on the shelf, shaped like an old ship's lantern. The contents live up nicely to the nautical expectation.

Expert description

Bumbu Barbados Spirit Drink is a Rum from Barbados, matured up to 15 years in American bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled from Caribbean sugar cane and matured in used American bourbon casks, giving it a round, sweet character with clear vanilla. The name Bumbu comes from a historical Caribbean drink served to pirates and sailors, a heritage the bottle honours with its lantern-shaped design.

Tasting notes

Nose

Madagascar vanilla and soft caramel, giving way to toasted oak and a ripe, peach-like fruitiness.

Palate

Warm brown sugar and vanilla on the entry, followed by cinnamon, allspice and roasted nuts.

Finish

Soft and lightly sweet, with lingering ginger spice.

Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
Age: Up to 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks
EAN no.: 0813497006215
Serving suggestion: Neat or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Sweet · Vanilla · Spiced · Fruity

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The name Bumbu comes from a historical drink served to pirates and sailors in the Caribbean, a heritage reflected in the bottle's lantern-shaped design.

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It took ninety attempts to nail the right spice blend, and the result is a Jamaican high ester rum that's equal parts authentic and approachable.

Expert Description

Canerock is a spiced Jamaica Rum-based Spirit Drink, distilled in pot and column stills at the Clarendon and Long Pond distilleries, partly finished in ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and flavoured with Madagascar vanilla, Jamaican ginger and coconut, bottled at 40%.

The base is genuine Jamaican high ester rum between 5 and 10 years old, giving Canerock a deeper, more authentic rum character than many other spiced rum products on the market. The addition of natural spices and flavourings means the drink is sold as a spirit drink rather than rum, however. Part of the blend is finished in sherry casks, adding rich sweetness and notes of raisin and cocoa.

The result is a warm, bakery-like drink with a pronounced Jamaican ester character underneath.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, coffee bean, dark chocolate and coconut, in a rich and complex bakery-like bouquet.

Palate

Caramel, soft spice and raisins, with allspice and a delicate oak tannin fullness.

Finish

Warm and sweet with poppy seed, dark cherry, prune and coconut, closed by fresh mint, ginger and clove.

Specifications

Name: Canerock Jamaica Spiced
Distillery: Clarendon and Long Pond
Region/Country: Jamaica
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
Serving Suggestion: Over ice, with rum and cola, or in a spiced rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Vanilla-forward · Sweet · Ester-rich · Warm

Did You Know?

It took Canerock's producers over 90 attempts to hit the precise balance of vanilla, ginger and coconut that makes up the house's signature spice blend today.

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Named after a Welsh privateer who raided the Caribbean in the 1600s - Captain Morgan is today one of the world's best-selling spiced rums.

Expert description

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is a spiced Spirit Drink Rum, bottled at 35%.

Original Spiced Gold is composed of Caribbean rum with a closely guarded blend of spices and flavourings, typically drawing on vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and citrus. The result is a warm, lightly sweet profile that has made the product one of the most recognisable names in spiced rum worldwide.

The brand is named after Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh privateer and later lieutenant governor of Jamaica in the 17th century, whose legacy has since become part of rum's folkloric world. Captain Morgan is today produced by the British spirits company Diageo.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel with a hint of cinnamon.

Palate

Sweet and spiced, with citrus and warm spices.

Finish

Short to medium, sweet and lightly warming.

Specifications

Name: Original Spiced Gold
Distillery: Captain Morgan
Type: Spirit Drink Rum
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 5000299223017
Serving suggestion: On ice or with cola

Flavour profile

Spiced · Vanilla · Sweet · Citrus

Did you know?

The exact spice recipe behind Captain Morgan Original Spiced is a closely guarded secret the brand has never disclosed.

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The world's best-known spiced rum is named after a man who really existed, and whose life was at least as colourful as the bottle.

Expert description

Captain Morgan Original Spiced is a Rum, blended from Caribbean rums, real Madagascar vanilla and natural spices, bottled at 35%.

The brand was launched in 1982 and is today one of the world's best-selling rum brands, named after the Welsh privateer Henry Morgan, who was born in 1635 and later went to sea as a privateer in British service. In 1673 he was knighted, and in 1680 he was appointed governor of Jamaica. Original Spiced is the house's spiced flagship, built on a secret blend of Caribbean rums infused with vanilla and spices.

Tasting notes

Nose

Cinnamon, clove and dried fruit, with sweet caramelised sugar.

Palate

Soft and medium-bodied with vanilla and honey.

Finish

Spiced close with lingering sweetness.

Type: Rum
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000299223017
Serving suggestion: Neat, on the rocks or in cocktails

Flavour profile

Spiced · Sweet · Soft · Vanilla

Did you know?

Henry Morgan first went to sea in 1654 and subsequently defended British interests as a privateer, before being knighted in 1673 and appointed governor of Jamaica in 1680.

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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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Rum from the Ramu River Valley in Papua New Guinea meets rum from the sunny island of Fiji - and to comply with Australia's strict rules, it is all spiced on a small vineyard in Orange, New South Wales.

Expert description

Cargo Cult Dry Spiced is a spiced Rum from Australia, matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 38.5%.

The rum combines matured rum from the South Pacific - from the Ramu River Valley in Papua New Guinea and from Fiji - spiced with cardamom, clove, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla. Because Australia's import and production rules are strict, the rum is blended and spiced on a small vineyard in Orange, New South Wales, then matured for up to three years in ex-bourbon casks under tropical heat.

It is precisely the absence of added sugar that sets Dry Spiced apart from many other spiced rum styles - the spices build the flavour without a layer of sweetness masking the rum's own character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Cardamom and clove with a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Dry and spiced, with cinnamon and ginger building under the rum's own sweetness.

Finish

Medium, dry and spiced without excessive sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Dry Spiced
Distillery: Cargo Cult
Region/Country: Australia
Type: Dry Spiced Rum
ABV: 38.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Natural colour: Yes
EAN: 9369999048297
Serving suggestion: On ice or in a spiced cocktail

Flavour profile

Spiced · Dry · Cardamom · Ginger

Did you know?

Although the rum comes from Papua New Guinea and Fiji, it is spiced and bottled on a small vineyard in Orange, New South Wales - a result of Australia's strict spirits production rules.

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Cardamom, cinnamon and star anise meet Mauritian rum in this spiced expression, bringing warm, exotic tones to the glass.

Expert Description

Emperor Royal Spiced is a Mauritian Spiced Rum bottled at 40%.

The rum is refined with selected spices, including cardamom, cinnamon and star anise, adding a warm and exotic dimension to the Mauritian rum base. The fine balance between sweetness, spice and fruitiness makes Emperor Royal Spiced an accessible, versatile rum, suited both to enjoying neat and as a base in spiced cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spicy and exotic with vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange peel as well as fine roasted tones, dominated by gingerbread, cinnamon and honey, followed by notes of grey pepper and lime.

Palate

Full-bodied and lightly sweet with aromas of caramel, honey, ripe fruit and fine spices, complemented by cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, roasted coffee and wood.

Finish

Lingering, soft and spicy-sweet with subtle smoky tones and a fine hint of orange zest.

Specifications

Name: Emperor Royal Spiced
Region/Country: Mauritius
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8712436141241
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks or in spiced cocktails

Distillery: Emperor Rum

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Exotic · Sweet · Full-bodied · Warm

Did You Know?

Emperor Royal Spiced is flavoured with a selected combination of cardamom, cinnamon and star anise – spices that have historically travelled along the same Indian Ocean trade routes Mauritius itself was once part of.

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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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From the French house of Bardinet comes this spiced Caribbean rum, where citrus and warm spices take turns leading in the glass.

Expert Description

Negrita Spiced Caribbean Rum is a Spiced Caribbean Rum produced by Bardinet, bottled at 35%.

The rum is built on Negrita's classic Caribbean base, which is then spiced with a blend of warm spices. The nose opens gently with citrus fruit, particularly yellow lemon, before the spices unfold with aeration in the glass. The palate is marked by vanilla and a fatty, soft texture, where tanginess and spice keep each other in check.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Yellow lemon and a mild spiciness at first, which with air opens up to nutmeg, cardamom, clove and pepper over molasses and toasted sugar.

Palate

Soft, fatty vanilla meets tanginess and spice in a balanced palate with toasted spices, caramel and a hint of citrus.

Finish

Light and relatively short, where vanilla's sweetness dominates.

Specifications

Name: Negrita Spiced Caribbean Rum
Bottler: Bardinet
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3012993045040
Serving suggestion: Enjoy on the rocks or in a Rum & Cola

Bottler: Negrita

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Sweet · Citrus · Vanilla · Rounded

Did You Know?

Negrita is one of the oldest Caribbean rum brands on the European market and has been part of the French house Bardinet's portfolio for generations.

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Named after the Victorian wine merchant W.A. Stiggins, known for his love of pineapple-infused rum, this expression recreates a near-forgotten flavour tradition from the Caribbean.

Expert Description

Plantation Pineapple Original Dark is a Rum-based Spirit Drink from Trinidad & Tobago, bottled at 40%.

The rum is based on Plantation's Original Dark Rum, to which both a pineapple distillate and a pineapple fruit infusion are added and blended, creating a rich and delicious pineapple bouquet. The concept is inspired by the Victorian tradition of infusing rum with tropical fruit, a practice widespread among the British colonial powers in the Caribbean.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky tones meet aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple and citrus peel, complemented by a hint of clove.

Palate

Structured and pleasant with ripe banana, pineapple and spices layered into a lightly smoky finish.

Finish

Smoky and fruity with lingering pineapple sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Pineapple Original Dark
Region/Country: Trinidad & Tobago
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy in tropical cocktails such as Piña Colada

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Smoky · Spicy · Sweet · Tropical

Did You Know?

The name "Stiggins' Fancy" refers to W.A. Stiggins, a Victorian wine merchant whose particular fondness for pineapple-infused rum inspired this entire product line from Plantation/Planteray.

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The intense, full-bodied style of Jamaica and Barbados meet in this blend, which then sails to France for a final polish.

Expert Description

Planteray Original Dark is a Rum blend from Jamaica and Barbados, bottled at 40%.

The rum combines the rich, intense style of Jamaica and Barbados, whose notes of plum, banana and vanilla are enhanced through careful blending and further maturation in France. The result is a deep, structured profile spiced with cinnamon and clove, where a lightly smoky quality adds texture to the rum. Original Dark is one of Planteray's most accessible and versatile releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Black peppercorn, clove, cinnamon, baked cherry, prune and molasses, revealing forest, leaves, black tea and dry stone over time.

Palate

Fruity entry with white raisins and dried pineapple in a slightly dry style, while the mid-palate turns spicy, sharp and mineral, noticeably drier than the entry, finishing spicy.

Finish

Spicy and slightly dry with lingering notes of clove, black tea and dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Planteray Original Dark
Region/Country: Jamaica / Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410538499
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in a Dark 'n' Stormy

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark · Fruity · Structured

Did You Know?

Original Dark is named for the blend's historic role as the distillery's foundational, versatile rum, used as a building block in several other Planteray releases, including the pineapple-infused Stiggins' Fancy series.

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Pope Rum Coco Spiced is a smooth and exotic edition of Pope Spirits' rum series, where coconut and warm spices melt together into an easily approachable expression.

Expert Description

Pope Rum Coco Spiced is a Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink with rum from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad & Tobago, bottled at 30%.

The rum is produced by Pope Spirits, who bring together rum from several classic Central American and Caribbean rum nations and spice it with coconut and warm spices. The lower alcohol strength of 30% makes the bottle accessible as a light summer drink or cocktail ingredient without the intensity found in traditional, unflavoured rum.

The result is a smooth, coconut-forward rum with warm spice notes and a light, sweet finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coconut, vanilla and warm spices.

Palate

Smooth and sweet with coconut and a hint of cinnamon.

Finish

Short and light with lingering coconut.

Specifications

Name: Pope Rum Coco Spiced
Bottler: Pope Spirits
Region/Country: Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad & Tobago
Type: Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 30%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in a coconut cocktail

Flavour Profile

Coconut-forward · Spiced · Smooth · Sweet · Approachable

Did You Know?

Pope Spirits brings together rum from three different countries in Central America and the Caribbean into a single blend, giving a broader flavour foundation than rum from just one origin.

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Water from Bornholm in a rum made from sugarcane from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago – Pope Rum blends the Danish and the Caribbean in a way not seen before.

Expert Description

Pope Rum Spiced is a Spiced Rum made from sugarcane from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago, bottled at 35%.

Behind the brand stands the Wilms family, who have run a wine and spirits wholesale business for generations and put their combined experience into developing Pope Rum. What sets the bottle apart is the use of water from Bornholm, which according to the company helps give the rum its characteristic taste and balance. The rum is sweetened, giving it a soft, gentle character designed to work broadly in cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft vanilla and caramel with a hint of spice.

Palate

Sweet and round with brown sugar, a hint of nuts and a light spiced warmth.

Finish

Soft, sweet finish with no sharpness.

Specifications

Name: Pope Rum Spiced
Bottler: Pope Spirits
Region/Country: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: On ice or as a base in cocktails like a Hurricane or Negroni

Bottler: Pope Spirits

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Soft · Spiced · Vanilla · Creamy

Did You Know?

Pope Rum deliberately uses water from Bornholm in its production – a detail that gives the bottle a very concrete Danish anchor in the middle of an otherwise Caribbean rum recipe.

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Pusser's famous navy recipe meets the spice cabinet. The Spiced edition builds on the original British Navy heritage, layering vanilla and warm spice on top of the molasses weight.

Expert Description

Pusser's Spiced British Navy is a spiced Premium Spirit Drink based on Pusser's classic navy rum recipe and bottled at 37.5%.

The base is the same molasses-based rum blend Pusser's has produced since 1655, when the British Royal Navy issued sailors their daily rum ration, a tradition that only ended in 1970. Pusser's has preserved the original recipe and, in this edition, adds natural spices such as vanilla, cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg, giving the drink a sweeter, more approachable profile than the classic British Navy expression.

That makes the Spiced edition a natural bridge between the historic navy rum's heavy molasses character and a modern spiced rum style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and warm cinnamon over a dark molasses base, with a hint of nutmeg.

Palate

Sweet and spiced with caramel, vanilla and a round molasses weight.

Finish

Medium length and warm, with a closing sweetness of spice and caramel.

Specifications

Name: Pusser's Spiced British Navy
Bottler: Pusser's Rum
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Premium Spirit Drink
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in a spiced rum and cola

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Vanilla-forward · Sweet · Molasses-heavy · Round

Did You Know?

Pusser's means "purser" in old navy slang, the title of the officer responsible for distributing the daily rum ration to the crew, a practice upheld by the Royal Navy for more than 300 years.

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Fog rolls in over Yaquina Bay, and the smell of salt water hangs in the air around the old shipyard buildings on the waterfront in Newport. Here, where Oregon's coast meets the Pacific, the casks stand and breathe with the tide. And a few miles inland the hazelnuts ripen in the Willamette Valley.

Expert description

Rogue Hazelnut Spice Oregon Rum USA is an American Spiced Rum aged in Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Rogue Spirits in Newport, Oregon, which opened the state's first rum distillery. Rogue is best known as a brewery, and it shows in the way they work. The distillate is made in 567-litre "grundies" from Hawaiian cane sugar, champagne yeast and coastal water. Each batch is double distilled, and the distillate is then filtered through charcoal by hand.

Then the rum goes into cask. Rogue uses its own spent Dead Guy Whiskey casks, which mature out by the bay, where salt air and shifting temperatures work on the wood. That is the ageing that gives the finish its bourbon-like, dry character.

The spicing is the other half of the story. Rogue adds roasted hazelnuts from Kirk Family Filberts, a family-run farm neighbouring Rogue Farms in the Wigrich Appellation, along with orange peel, Madagascar bourbon vanilla pod, cinnamon and cloves. The nuts are roasted before they go in, which is why the sweetness in the glass tastes of toasted nut rather than nut liqueur.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted hazelnut straight away. Behind it lies brown sugar, a touch of orange peel and a warm scent of cinnamon.

Palate

Medium-bodied and soft. Vanilla, cinnamon and cloves roll into one another, while the nut stays in the background throughout.

Finish

Dries out towards oak and vanilla with a bourbon-like pull from the cask. Short to medium.

Specifications

Name: Rogue Hazelnut Spice Oregon Rum USA 75 CL 40%
Distillery: Rogue Spirits
Region/Country: Oregon USA
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 75 CL
Cask type: Dead Guy Whiskey casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Serving suggestion: Neat over ice or in coffee and cocktails

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Spiced · Sweet · Vanilla-forward · Cask-driven

Did You Know?

The name Dead Guy comes from a Día de los Muertos poster Rogue made for their Maierbock in the early 1990s. The skeleton became so popular that it ended up naming both a beer and later a whiskey - and thereby also the casks behind this rum.

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Cinnamon, ginger and vanilla melt together in this Caribbean spirit drink, where the dark amber colour and soft spiced sweetness make it an easily approachable entry into spiced rum.

Expert Description

The Bush Rum Original Spiced is a Caribbean Rum-based Spirit Drink, infused with natural spices and flavours, bottled at 37.5%.

The Bush Rum Co. builds its spiced rum on a Caribbean rum base, infused with natural spices and flavourings, including vanilla, cinnamon and caramel. The dark amber colour and warm spiced aromas make this release one of the more approachable spirit drinks in its category, and the bottle has previously won three stars at the Great Taste Awards for its well-balanced, spiced profile.

The result is a full-bodied, sweet spirit drink where the spices support rather than overpower the rum base.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced with cinnamon, ginger and sweet vanilla, accompanied by a hint of caramel.

Palate

Full-bodied with spice, caramel and vanilla, plus a light, gentle fruitiness.

Finish

Long and pleasant with persistent spice and a sweet caramel note that slowly fades.

Specifications

Name: The Bush Rum Original Spiced
Bottler: The Bush Rum Co.
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Over ice, with cola, or in a spiced rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Vanilla-forward · Caramel-like · Sweet · Approachable

Did You Know?

The Bush Rum Original Spiced has won three stars at the renowned Great Taste Awards, an accolade that highlights its well-balanced spice profile among a large field of spiced rum-based spirit drinks.

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Where the house's Original Spiced leans on classic cinnamon and vanilla, Series No 02 lets ripe mango take the lead in a tropical, colourful take on the spiced rum spirit drink.

Expert Description

The Bush Rum Series No 02 Mango Spiced is a Caribbean Rum-based Spirit Drink, infused with natural mango flavour and spices, bottled at 37.5%.

The Bush Rum Co. builds this edition of its spiced rum series on ripe mango as the driving element, supported by a gentler spice profile than the house's Original Spiced. The deep amber colour and the tropical fruit sweetness make Mango Spiced a more colourful, summery take on the brand's spiced style.

The result is a rich, fruity spirit drink, where tropical mango is carried by warm spices and a gentle vanilla sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and fruity with ripe mango and a hint of spice.

Palate

Smooth and well-balanced with mango, caramel and a touch of spice.

Finish

Long and warming with a fruity, lightly spiced conclusion.

Specifications

Name: The Bush Rum Series No 02 Mango Spiced
Bottler: The Bush Rum Co.
Region/Country: Caribbean
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Over ice, with cola, or in a tropical rum cocktail

Flavour Profile

Mango-forward · Fruity · Spiced · Sweet · Tropical

Did You Know?

The Bush Rum Series is the house's experimental line, where different fruit profiles are tried against the same base Caribbean rum used for Original Spiced.

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Ten years on the market are not celebrated with an ordinary bottle – Legacy Edition is The Duppy Share's way of marking the milestone with a rum that runs deeper than their usual style.

Expert Description

The Duppy Share Legacy Edition XO is a Caribbean Spiced Rum composed of rum from Jamaica and Barbados, matured up to 10 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

Legacy Edition marks The Duppy Share's first 10 years as a brand and is created as an ultra-premium edition of the company's spiced rum. The blend builds on rum from Jamaica and Barbados, infused with a carefully selected mix of spices that gives the bottle a depth and sophistication the company hasn't previously achieved in its standard releases. Only a limited number of bottles exist, and once they're gone, this edition won't return.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Jamaican molasses, vanilla and honey.

Palate

Round and full-bodied with salted caramel, raisin and a hint of spice.

Finish

Soft, sweet finish with lingering caramel and a lightly spiced close.

Specifications

Name: The Duppy Share Legacy Edition XO
Region/Country: Jamaica and Barbados
Type: Spiced Rum
Age: Up to 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on ice as a celebratory bottle

Bottler: The Duppy Share

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Caramel · Vanilla · Full-bodied · Rounded

Did You Know?

The name "Duppy" refers to a ghostly figure from Jamaican folklore, and the brand uses the story that duppies supposedly steal a small "share" of the rum from each cask during maturation as an explanation for the natural evaporation loss.

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If Elixir is the soft sister, Tripulante Caribbean Spiced is the one that takes an extra step into the spice cabinet and comes back with cinnamon, nutmeg and warmth.

Expert Description

Tripulante Caribbean Spiced is a Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum from the Spanish house Tripulante, bottled at 34%.

The base is genuine Caribbean rum, here layered with a generous dose of spice on top of the rum's natural sweetness. At 34%, the style is soft and rounded, yet full-bodied enough to deliver an intense flavour experience, where the spice plays a clear supporting role to the rum.

The spirit works well neat or over ice, but is also built for cocktails such as a spiced rum & cola or a spiced tiki drink.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and brown sugar, followed by a hint of citrus and tropical fruit.

Palate

Round and spiced with clear hints of caramel, warm spice and a light smoky undertone from the rum.

Finish

Sweet, spiced and pleasantly warming.

Specifications

Name: Tripulante Caribbean Spiced
Bottler: Tripulante
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Spirit Drink with Caribbean Rum
ABV: 34%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8410028903719
Serving suggestion: In a spiced rum & cola or a spiced tiki drink

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Warm · Sweet · Smoky

Did You Know?

Spiced rum traces back to the age of sail, when spices from the Caribbean and Asia were added to rum for both flavour and preservation on long sea voyages.

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