Product of: United States

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The Kraken is a dark spiced rum based on rums distilled from molasses at Angostura Distillery, Trinidad and aged between one and two years. This is then blended with spices, including cinnamon, ginger and cloves.

Kraken are legendary sea monsters, tales of which originated centuries ago with sightings of real giant squid. The Kraken proved not just the inspiration behind this rum brand's name and insignia but also for the sea monster in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. The brand is marketed with the apt strapline, "The Kraken puts a beast in your belly."

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 25/09/2012

Appearance:

Clear, dark walnut brown.

Aroma:

Nutty, vanilla and coffee with cherryade and a prickly pinch of old fashioned gunpowder.

Taste:

Slightly sweet, cola-like vanillered spicy palate with espresso coffee, creamy caramel, cinnamon, cloves and gingerbread.

Aftertaste:

Long, peppery spiced finish.