Spiced Rum Recommendation

NeverWinter · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:04

As title, for someone who like Kraken, something a little bit nicer perhaps? Up to £35/40

Thanks

Psycho Sonny · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:23

money and quality of spirit isn't directly related.

i would just get him kraken tbh if that is what he likes.

i like vodka and whenever anyone asks me i tell them russian standard. grey goose, ciroc, crystal skull are all gimmicks IMO. the power of marketing.

Mr.E. · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:28

Ron de Jeremy Spiced Hardcore is good. Its 47% too

XeNoN89 · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:58

Psycho Sonny said:
money and quality of spirit isn't directly related.

i would just get him kraken tbh if that is what he likes.

i like vodka and whenever anyone asks me i tell them russian standard. grey goose, ciroc, crystal skull are all gimmicks IMO. the power of marketing.

I found Ciroc nicer than the others

My favourite is not spiced but is a Dark rum - Gosling's Black Seal

Mr.E. · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:06

I'd also give a mention to Havana Club 7 year old. I received a bottle at Christmas, it was very very good.

Havana Club Añejo 7 Años was the first Cuban extra aged rum that showed the world that rum could be drunk neat as well as enjoyed in cocktails.

It has an intense and complex aroma, with a palate of honey, vanilla, chocolate, cocoa, sweet tobacco, dry fruits and spicy notes. The finish is powerful and full-bodied.

NeverWinter · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:08

Psycho Sonny said:
money and quality of spirit isn't directly related.

i would just get him kraken tbh if that is what he likes.

i like vodka and whenever anyone asks me i tell them russian standard. grey goose, ciroc, crystal skull are all gimmicks IMO. the power of marketing.

Whilst I agree with this (and when it comes to vodka this is more true), sometimes money does talk. I like Jim Beam as a bourbon however James E Pepper 1776 is a far nicer drink.

NeverWinter · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:13

I've found they do a 47% Kraken which could be a good call...

Bickaxe · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:19

Rumbullion is a good buy. A bit sweeter than Kraken but has more flavour.

NeverWinter · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:26

Bickaxe said:
Rumbullion is a good buy. A bit sweeter than Kraken but has more flavour.

That's another that caught my eye.

Lwills · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:50

Big fan of spiced rum, got quite a collection now too!

Kraken is somewhere in the middle between the sweeter/spicier and more rummy (for lack of a better word) rums.

There's a load that's readily available at the moment in most of the big supermarkets, all ranging across the spectrum. some I'd recommend checking out are:

Captain Morgan's Spiced Gold
Red Leg Spiced
Rumbullion
Old Spiced J
Sailor Jerrys
Bacardi Oakheart

If you're after something a lil more difficult to get but worth it, check out these:

Ron de Jeremy Spiced
Pink Pigeon
Westrock spiced
Pussers Spiced and Pussers old navy Grog

And if you're looking to splash out on an awesome bottle of something special (50 Quid):

Captian Morgans 1671 Commerative blend

Benihana · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:54

My vote would be for Plantation 20th Anniversary, either that or the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva.
https://www.plantationrum.com/plantation-xo-20st-anniversary/

NeverWinter · 20 Apr 2017 at 08:38

Lwills said:
Big fan of spiced rum, got quite a collection now too!

Kraken is somewhere in the middle between the sweeter/spicier and more rummy (for lack of a better word) rums.

There's a load that's readily available at the moment in most of the big supermarkets, all ranging across the spectrum. some I'd recommend checking out are:

Captain Morgan's Spiced Gold
Red Leg Spiced
Rumbullion
Old Spiced J
Sailor Jerrys
Bacardi Oakheart

If you're after something a lil more difficult to get but worth it, check out these:

Ron de Jeremy Spiced
Pink Pigeon
Westrock spiced
Pussers Spiced and Pussers old navy Grog

And if you're looking to splash out on an awesome bottle of something special (50 Quid):

Captian Morgans 1671 Commerative blend

Thanks for those!

Benihana said:
My vote would be for Plantation 20th Anniversary, either that or the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva.
https://www.plantationrum.com/plantation-xo-20st-anniversary/

Yeah someone I used to work with raved about Diplomatico.

tom_e · 20 Apr 2017 at 08:53

Bickaxe said:
Rumbullion is a good buy. A bit sweeter than Kraken but has more flavour.

NeverWinter said:
That's another that caught my eye.

Very good choice, my mate is a massive spiced rum fan so I got him a bottle for Christmas and he loved it. It's absolutely packed with flavour.

Psycho Sonny · 20 Apr 2017 at 14:24

what do you guys normally drink it with? soda water?

Mr.E. · 20 Apr 2017 at 15:15

cola or occasionally ginger ale, I've never ever heard of anyone having spiced rum and soda water.

tom_e · 20 Apr 2017 at 15:15

Neat, coke or ginger beer.

Lwills · 20 Apr 2017 at 15:41

No problem at all, as it's a gift there's some impressive bottles knocking about at the moment, within the £20 - £30 price range too.

Have a look at Whiskey Exchange - Spiced Rum

could spend a lot of money there!

Think this may be my next one: Spytail Black Ginger Rum - Bathsphere Bottle

Bickaxe · 20 Apr 2017 at 15:45

Psycho Sonny said:
what do you guys normally drink it with? soda water?

Neat or ginger beer if its too sweet or lacking in taste

krooton · 20 Apr 2017 at 15:53

My friend is a rum fiend, and was gutted when Sailor Jerry changed their recipe.

I bought her some Red Leg Spiced for Xmas, and she LOVES it.

Glanza · 20 Apr 2017 at 16:55

My dad is a fan of Kraken, I got him a bottle of Black Magic and it's very similar tasting.