The Kraken - Black Spiced Rum

Profile: The Kraken - Black Spiced Rum at a Glance

• Dark and intense: Deep black color, inspired by the mythological kraken
• Strongly spiced spiced rum: Flavored with 13 spices such as vanilla, cinnamon, and clove
• Smooth and sweet: Full-bodied with distinct caramel and sugar notes
• Strong design: Striking bottle with two handles and kraken illustration
• Versatile to enjoy: Ideal for cocktails, long drinks, or neat on ice

Portrait: What makes The Kraken - Black Spiced Rum special.

Imagine a tentacle reaching out from the depths of your home bar - that's The Kraken Black Spiced Rum. This rum isn't just a drink, it's a mysterious legend in a bottle. Named after the legendary sea monster that supposedly dragged entire ships and crews into the deep sea, The Kraken brings exactly what you'd expect from a rum: dark color, dark humor, and a murky past (or at least good marketing).

The rum is produced in the Caribbean - where people are all about sun, pirates, and sea monsters. It is then refined in the USA with 13 secret spices (probably also a pinch of a sailor's sweat). The brand was launched in 2010 by Proximo Spirits - and has since wriggled its way into the hearts of rum fans and gothic bartenders like an octopus' arm.

The bottle design looks like something from a cursed wreck - thick glass, two handles like an antique jug, and, of course, the iconic octopus monster on the label. So if you like to feel like Cthulhu himself is drinking with you, you've come to the right place.

In short: The Kraken isn't just a rum - it's a statement. A dark, mystical, tongue-in-cheek statement that says, "I drink rum, but only when it's personally recommended by a monster."

Tasting Notes: This is how The Kraken - Black Spiced Rum tastes like

• Nose: The bouquet is intense and sweet-spicy - aromas of vanilla, caramel and brown sugar are clearly perceptible - these are accompanied by notes such as cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, reminiscent of Christmas biscuits - in the background there are slightly smoky and earthy tones as well as a hint of coffee and molasses
• Palate: On the palate The Kraken is full-bodied and soft, with a pronounced sweetness - the typical spiced rum spices - especially vanilla, cinnamon and allspice - dominate. Added to this are notes of toffee, dark chocolate, and slightly bitter coffee - the texture is syrupy, almost creamy, which gives the rum a certain density and fullness
• Finish: The finish is medium to long, with persistent spicy notes and a slight warmth - the sweetness slowly fades, leaving behind mainly dry spice nuances and a subtle hint of wood and licorice