The Kraken Black Spiced Rum

Product Description

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum: 94-Proof Caribbean Black Spiced Rum with Caramel, Vanilla and Nutmeg

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is a dark Caribbean spiced rum bottled for the U.S. market at 47% ABV, or 94 proof. Its nearly opaque appearance, Victorian-style flagon bottle and giant-squid mythology make the presentation instantly recognizable, but the flavor is built around familiar dessert spices.

The official profile leads with caramel, toffee and spice on the nose, followed by cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg on the palate. The elevated proof gives the rum enough strength to remain present in cola, ginger beer, coffee drinks and tropical cocktails.

Kraken is made with natural flavors and caramel color, so it should be described as a spiced rum rather than an unadulterated aged sipping rum. Its sweetness and spice make it accessible, while the higher proof adds warmth and prevents the profile from disappearing after dilution.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Caramel, toffee, molasses and baking spice, with vanilla and a faint roasted note.

Palate: Cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg over dark sugar and Caribbean rum, carried by a rich, warming texture.

Finish: Long and spicy, with lingering caramel, vanilla, nutmeg and controlled alcohol heat.

Food Pairings

• Sticky barbecue ribs: molasses and spice complement sweet smoke while the proof cuts through fat.
• Banana bread: banana, brown sugar and baking spice mirror the rum's dessert profile.
• Dark chocolate: cocoa bitterness balances caramel and vanilla.
• Jerk chicken: allspice, chile and char align with the rum's warm spice and intensity.

Serving Suggestions

Mix with cola and lime, build a Dark 'n Stormy-style highball with ginger beer, or use in an Espresso Rumtini. It can also be served over a large cube, but a measured pour is advisable because the U.S. bottling is 94 proof.

Store upright at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Keep the cap firmly sealed; refrigeration is unnecessary, though the rum may be chilled before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content?
The current U.S. Black Spiced Rum is 47% ABV, or 94 proof.

Is Kraken a dark rum or a spiced rum?
It is a Caribbean black spiced rum with natural flavors and caramel color.

What spices does it taste like?
The official tasting notes emphasize cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg, with caramel and toffee aromas.

What is the easiest way to serve it?
Kraken and cola with a lime wedge is the simplest signature serve; ginger beer is another strong option.

Is the black color entirely from barrel aging?
No. The producer identifies caramel color as part of the product.

Can it be sipped neat?
Yes, but its spiced, sweet profile and 94-proof strength make it especially effective over ice or in mixed drinks.

Explore More

Discover more from Kraken, or browse the Rum collection at Quality Liquor Store.

Sources of Information

• Kraken Rum — Official Black Spiced Rum profile
• Kraken Rum — Original rum tasting notes and bottle details
• Kraken Rum — Official cocktail collection

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