The Kraken Black Spiced Rum (40%)

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alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

Categories: Spiced / Flavoured Rums, Spiced rum spirit drink

Product of: Product of United States 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. Read more

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.

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Produced by MGP Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana LLC

Produced by MGP Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana LLC
Owned by Proximo Spirits

Owned by Proximo Spirits

333 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
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UK distribution by Proximo Spirits UK

UK distribution by Proximo Spirits UK

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