Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum

Product Description

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 750ml: Vanilla, Brown Sugar, and Warm Spice

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is the best-known spiced rum in the world, and for most people it’s where spiced rum starts. The brand calls it the “original party spirit”: smooth, medium-bodied, and built on a secret blend of Caribbean rums, blended with real Madagascar vanilla and a mix of warming spices. It’s bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof), so it’s easy to sip over ice and easy to mix.

The label comes from Sir Henry Morgan, the 17th-century Welsh privateer who served as Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. The recipe is a spirit drink based on Caribbean rum, flavored with vanilla, other natural flavors, and spices. Captain Morgan says the rum gets its amber color and richness from aging in charred white oak, and the 2023 recipe uses real Madagascar vanilla.

What’s in the Bottle

• 750ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
• 35% ABV (70 proof)
• About 17 standard 1.5-ounce pours
• About 86 calories and under 1 gram of sugar per 1.5-ounce serving, per the brand’s average analysis

Tasting Notes

From Captain Morgan’s own notes.

Appearance: Golden amber.

Nose: Rich natural vanilla and brown sugar, with a touch of warm spice.

Palate: Vanilla, brown sugar, dried fruit, and warming spices, with hints of oak.

Finish: Smooth, balanced, and mellow, with baking spice and caramelized sugar.

Food Pairings

The vanilla and brown sugar pair well with barbecue, grilled pineapple, and pulled pork. It also goes with jerk chicken, apple pie, and gingerbread, and with a good burger when it’s mixed with cola.

Serving Suggestions

The classic is a Captain and Cola, which the brand calls a legendary mix because the secret recipe of spices blends with the cola. It also makes a Spiced Rum Mule (2 oz rum, ginger beer, lime), a Spiked Apple Cider with a cinnamon stick, a Spiced Coffee with whipped cream, and a Hot Toddy with honey and lemon. It’s also good on the rocks with an orange slice. For more ideas, see our spiced rum cocktails guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 70 proof (35% ABV).

What does it taste like? Vanilla, brown sugar, dried fruit, and warm spice, with a hint of oak.

Does it have real vanilla? Yes. Captain Morgan reformulated it in 2023 with real Madagascar vanilla.

Is it sweet? It has a warm sweetness from vanilla and brown sugar, but the calories and sugar are low.

What does it mix best with? Cola, ginger beer, ginger ale, pineapple juice, and apple cider.

Who is Captain Morgan? Sir Henry Morgan, a 17th-century privateer and Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.

Is it a good gift or party bottle? Yes. It’s a recognizable favorite and an easy crowd-pleaser.

Explore More

Want something stronger or bigger? Try the Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum or the Captain Morgan 1.75L. Shop the full Captain Morgan collection or browse our Spiced Rum collection.

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