ABV: 40%
Size: 70cl
Description
IN BRIEF
The Kraken Black Spiced Caribbean Rum is a theatrical, deeply hued spirit offering bold layered flavours and a velvety mouthfeel. Blend of Caribbean rums with proprietary spices, it opens with blackstrap molasses, burnt sugar and dark caramel, then warm cinnamon, clove and pepper, with vanilla and toasted oak. Palate is full bodied and syrupy: treacle, toffee, allspice, bitter cocoa, leather and faint coffee roast, finished by restrained oak tannin and lingering spice. Excellent neat or over a single large ice cube, and a powerful base for cocktails: try Kraken and Cola, Dark n Stormy, an Espresso Martini or an Old Fashioned. Also pairs with grilled meats, dark chocolate or spiced cheeses. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature for sharing.
ABOUT THIS RUM
The Kraken Black Spiced Caribbean Rum is a visually striking, deeply hued spirit that delivers bold, layered flavours and a velvety mouthfeel. Crafted from a blend of Caribbean rums and a proprietary infusion of spices, it opens with a rich nose of blackstrap molasses, burnt sugar and dark caramel, underscored by warm baking spices such as cinnamon and clove and a bright thread of black pepper, plus subtle vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate it is full bodied and syrupy, immediately showcasing treacle and toffee before evolving into a complex spice profile: allspice and peppery heat mid palate, with bittersweet cocoa, leather and faint coffee roast notes adding depth. The oak influence provides restrained tannic structure and a whisper of char that keeps the sweetness grounded. The finish is long and warming, leaving lingering molasses, spice and a clean, slightly drying roasted note.
Versatile by design, The Kraken excels both as a sipping rum and as the dark backbone of cocktails. Neat or over a single large ice cube it reveals nuanced aromatics and layered flavours ideal for contemplative sipping. In mixed drinks its bold, spiced character lifts classics. Try it in a rum forward Old Fashioned to add winter spice, a Dark n Stormy for a richer take on the original, or an Espresso Martini where its roasted notes pair seamlessly with coffee. For highball or cola serves, the rum’s caramel and spice cut through carbonation for an instantly gratifying long drink. Pair with grilled or barbecued meats, dark chocolate desserts or spiced cheeses to highlight its smoky sweet complexity. Whether enjoyed slowly or mixed into crafted cocktails, The Kraken Black Spiced Caribbean Rum offers theatrical presence and a deep, spice forward profile that rewards exploration.
Cocktails
1) Kraken and Cola
50 ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
120 to 150 ml cola
Build in a highball glass over fresh ice, stir gently. Garnish: lime wedge.
2) Dark n Stormy
60 ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
100 to 120 ml ginger beer
10 to 15 ml fresh lime juice optional
Highball with ice, pour rum, top with ginger beer, squeeze lime. Garnish: lime wheel.
3) Kraken Espresso Martini
45 ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
30 ml cooled espresso
15 to 20 ml coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa
10 to 15 ml simple syrup to taste
Shake with ice, double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish: three espresso beans or light cocoa dust.
4) Kraken Old Fashioned
60 ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
8 to 12 ml demerara syrup or one sugar cube plus a dash of Angostura
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Stir with ice, strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish: orange twist and a Luxardo cherry optional.
5) Kraken Rum Punch
60 ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
60 ml fresh pineapple juice
30 ml orange juice
15 to 20 ml lime juice
15 ml grenadine or demerara syrup to taste
Shake with ice, strain into a Collins glass over ice. Garnish: pineapple wedge and grated nutmeg or cinnamon.
6) Kraken Hot Toddy
45 to 50 ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
15 ml honey or demerara syrup
15 ml lemon juice
Hot water to top
Stir in a heatproof mug. Garnish: cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.
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ABOUT KRAKEN
The Kraken is a high profile Caribbean rum brand best known for its bold black spiced rums, distinctive bottle design and striking marketing that evokes maritime legend. Launched in the early 21st century and named after the mythical sea creature, The Kraken rapidly established a global presence by combining dark, molasses based rums with a proprietary blend of spices and caramel to produce a richly flavoured spirit suited to both cocktail use and neat tasting.
The brand is owned by Proximo Spirits, an international beverage group that manages distribution, brand building and innovation while sourcing rum from established Caribbean producers. Production is carried out in the Caribbean by expert distillers working to a defined style brief that emphasises depth of flavour, dark colour and aromatic spice. The exact provenance of the rum base varies according to supply and blending requirements, drawing on molasses rums from regional distilleries known for full bodied profiles.
Vinegar like caramel and intense sugar derived notes give Kraken its signature molasses character, while the spice blend contributes warming notes of cinnamon, clove, vanilla and subtle citrus and ginger. The distillation regime typically uses column stills for a robust base spirit that is then blended and matured in tropical climate conditions that accelerate interaction with oak and concentrate flavour. Maturation and blending decisions are overseen by the master blender and production team, who calibrate aging, spice infusion and sweetening to achieve the consistent house style.
Packaging and brand identity are central to Kraken’s appeal. The black bottle with illustrative label and nautical motif reinforces the dramatised myth and positions the rum for bar culture and popular cocktails as well as for retail display. The product range has expanded to include aged expressions and limited editions that spotlight aging, finish or altered spice profiles while maintaining the core taste signature.
Kraken’s market success rests on consistent flavour, effective global marketing and competitive pricing. It has become a mainstream reference for black spiced rum, popular with bartenders and consumers seeking a bold, aromatic spirit for mixing or for flavour led sipping.