Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum

Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum 750 ML In April, 2012 Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum was released to the U.S. market. This new addition to the brand's portfolio is a marriage of rich blackstrap Caribbean rum and a modification of their signature spice blend. The result is nothing short of interesting, a rum with more character than you could expect and a surprise around every corner. This may not become your everyday rum of choice, nor is it going to work in every drink. However, it will make a nice occasional addition to the bar, especially when a tropical drink with depth or a dark dessert drink is called for.Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum 47.3% / 94.6 proof, doesnt break down the sources of Caribbean rum it uses, but we know its a blackstrap molasses-based rum with clove, cassia bark, and vanilla with other spices and flavors added in. At 94.6 proof Captain Morgan Black is at a higher proof than the standard Captain Morgan, which weighs in at 70 proof. This extra proof gives Captain Morgan Black a much stronger flavor delivery and it helps it hold up much better in cocktails.The nose on Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum is soft vanilla, reminiscent of vanilla extract, with a hint of underlining spice and oak.The majority of blackstraps are rich and luscious, very sweet and thick as molasses. While this profile is great and rather useful, they often lack anything beyond the saccharine drink base. Captain Morgan Black, however, adds a layer that steps this style of rum into another realm.Clove and cassia bark are just two of the spices added to the Caribbean blackstrap rum used as the base for Captain Morgan Black. It is also barreled in double charred, blackened oak, which adds even more interesting notes to this bold rum. Caribbean black strap rum with select spices and natural flavors.