Tasting Notes - The Kraken Black Spiced Rum

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Another day, another episode of Tasting Notes. Okay, while those two phrases don't really go together, what DOES go well together are the secret spices used in 'The Kraken Black Spiced Rum'.

You may have heard of this stuff quite recently, as its been gaining popularity and fanfare. It's a somewhat strong rum at 47 percent, but easy to swallow. It has a light syrupy texture that mixes quite well with the mellow rum flavour, and notes of liquorice, cinnamon and pepper (perhaps ginger).

(This is kind of what The Kraken looks like, in a snifter. Minus the Instagram filters.)

I would recommend drinking it at room temperature, or with tonic, but it would also go well in tea, or as grog. It would probably be interesting as a mojito too, but strong mint and lime may well overshadow the spiced rum itself.