Setting the standard in white Rum, Bacardi is known worldwide. In 1862 it became the world’s first premium aged white rum and using charcoal filtration was key to its original development. Bacardi is a necessity for many world-famous cocktails and without we’d not have the classic daiquiri, the mojito or the Cuba Libre. Smooth and gentle on the palate it’s wonderful however you choose to mix it and offers a taste of Cuba which can’t be compared.
One of Jamaica’s most recognisable brands, Appleton's white rum is up there with their finest dark varieties. a blend of rich pot and light column still rums come together to give Appleton its unique taste and this also involves being filtered through special charcoal filters. Light-bodied and smooth in flavour there is a smoky depth to the character of Appleton white which isn’t common amongst lighter rums. Simply offering what you’d expect from a white rum combine it with your favourite tropical fruit juice.
Navy strength is made using a secret recipe with a Caribbean rum at its spicy core. Expect big spicy flavours of cardamom, clove and vanilla in this legendary spiced rum.
Plantation 3 Stars white rum 41.2% is the first white rum from a plantation. It's a blend of rums from Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica (which just so happen to be three of our favourite rum producing islands).
The perfect white rum to pair with your favourite soft drink/mixer/mixer, Brugal Blanco is simply produced to make sure your cocktails have excellent balance. Like a good white rum, it’s crisp and clean offering bright refreshment and a wonderful accompaniment to an array of other cocktail ingredients. Its light citrus character has a sweet vanilla aftertaste which combines wonderfully with a huge number of tropical fruit juices and other soft drink/mixer/mixers. The endnote of this rum is light and mellow too.
Rums from around the Caribbean have come together to create the distinct flavour of banks 5. The blend brings together the light spice of Trinidadian rum with the complexity of Jamaican rum and the flavours of Barbadian rum Guyanese rum and unique Indonesian attack are combined into the mix too. Five aged rums from around the Caribbean offer up a deep and engaging flavour, rich with sugar cane, with deep bitter notes coming through as you sip.
A fruity white rum produced in Venezuela, Pampero Blanco has been aged for two years (as a minimum) to ensure a deep and enjoyable flavour. It is a wonderfully mellow rum which is light on the palate and smooth in the mouth. A premium spirit which is a wonderful companion to many of your favourite soft drink/mixer/mixers, pampero Blanco always make sure it’s distinctive flavour is felt, even in the most complex cocktails.
Bright and vibrant, the blue and yellow macaw on the label of Doorly's white rum is not the only vibrant thing about this white rum. A Barbadian creation, it has an enjoyable tropical nose which is awash with notes of pineapple and grapefruit. On tasting, you’ll enjoy strong notes of sweet coconut and fudge notes which have developed during the oak cask maturation process. It’s the coconut that sticks around long after finishing with a warming hit of pepper.
With a couple of awards under its belt el dorado, 3-year rum is a fine example of a mixing rum which a crispness that lends itself to sharp citrus cocktails and even exotic punches. Coconut is ever-present from the first opening and hints of sugary sweet icing sugar are also apparent in the nose. On drinking, el dorado is surprisingly dry with notes of intense brown sugar, a nutty edge and of course that coconut coming through strongly. The ends note blends vanilla with the coconut for a fresh finish.
Trois rivieres hides a lot of flavour in its crystal clear body. Punchy and awash with tangy notes, it is still smooth and is a great aLtrernative choice for your classic mojito or daiquiri. Fresh peaches, plums and pears come through in the nose and its high abv means once you sip you get the full depth of flavour in a single sucker punch. Despite its punchiness there is elegance to this rum and citrus and grassy notes come through to support the strength.
Twice filtered and deliciously smooth angostura white Reserva rum is a drinkable and refreshing spirit which works wonderfully when simply dashed on the rocks. A blend of light and heavy rums distilled in angostura’s famous five-column continuous still create the distinct flavour of angostura white rum and the 2-year distillation process helps guarantee the sweet yet complex flavour. Citrus notes combined with sweet banana and tropical fruits dance on the palate and keep you coming back to angostura white Reserve.
Norman Collins’ nickname has far outlived him in spicy, mellow Sailor Jerry’s Rum. The godfather of old school tattooing sailor jerry rum reflects this tradition with its hula girl bottle design and a flavour which is both traditional but perfect for a range of modern drinks. Light in flavour, mellow vanilla notes and spices come through, making it the perfect accompaniment to your favourite brand of cola or fiery ginger beer.
A high quality spiced rum from the Barbadian foursquare distillery, four square delivers a warm and welcoming spicy touch to your favourite rum flavours. Honey and clove are the prominent flavours when you smell and the combination is inviting and not remotely cloying. Surprisingly fresh on the palate, the spiciness in this rum is measured and well-balanced with a subtle elegance coming through in warm honeyed vanilla. Despite its sweetness, the spices ensure it doesn’t become sickly.
Blended to perfection, Captain Morgan’s is a golden rum which has been enhanced by sweet and mellow spices. a drink that just cries out to be mixed with cola, Captain Morgan’s uses only premium Caribbean rums to create its distinct flavour. The natural hues of the rum blend with specially selected spices to create the amber hues the drink is known for and a hint of oak smokiness can be tasted due to the rum’s maturation process.
Koko Kanu is named to pay homage to the Jamaican Arawak Indians and its flavour is light, fragrant and heavily inspired by the ever-popular coconut. This rich coconut flavoured rum has a sweetshop aroma and the baked flavour of the coconut macaroon comes through on tasting. Hints of icing sugar and cocoa build as the flavour’s complexity develops and it’s as the lingering finish ends that you get an enjoyable spicy hit.
The high proof release of Admiral Vernon's old j spiced rum but keeping the same recipe of lime, sugar and spices. A welcome return to how spiced rum used to be.
Old oak barrels ensure genuine depth to each bottle of redleg spiced. The brooding dark rum is blended with hand-selected spices, principally Jamaican ginger and vanilla. The combination creates the perfect winter warmer and unlike some other spiced rums, it’s those spicy notes that really stand out. Gingerbread flavours are perfectly balanced against spicy black pepper ensuring a strength of flavour that can be appreciated the time and again. No need to add ginger beer at redleg is spicy enough.
Exotic flavours are brought together in delicate harmony within each bottle of Old J. Old J is vibrant and notes of zesty Persian lime are blended beautifully with your traditional rum notes of vanilla and cinnamon. It’s a smooth and sweet rum-flavoured drink with a lower than average abv which makes it perfect for splashing over ice with a wedge of lime. Alternatively, you pop it in a cocktail and it’s those deep vanilla notes which linger.
A rare spiced rum with a memorable name, the pink pigeon is not a drink you’ll forget in a hurry. One of Mauritius’ finer offerings, a bird native to isle is where it gets its name. Warming custard notes are released on opening the bottle and they’re soon followed by sweet icing sugar, buttery croissant and even strawberries. On drinking the sweetness remains and vanilla and nutmeg spice also come through, with a fieriness developing as you sip.
Lamb’s Navy rum is already well known and its spiced variation is certainly enjoyable too. Mixing together Guyana, Jamaican, Trinidadian and Barbadian rums alongside natural botanicals and spices, lamb’s spiced rum is hot, bright and has a zesty tang. Your traditional vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg flavours are all there standing proud and are enhanced by toasted fruit notes and hints of lavender. Rounded and creamy, the intense spice ensures this lamb’s offering is memorable.
From its old-style bottling to its unusual name, the kraken rum is an exciting addition to the drinks cabinet. with flavours more in keeping with a peppered spicy rum than sea monsters from the deep, the pure black huesare different to your usual drink and certainly make for a long drink with a difference. marries perfectly with a sweet ginger beer, the kraken rum’s flavour is as deep as its hues, with heavy spicing balanced against honeyed vanilla.
A spicy offering from chairman’s reserve, this rum is an award winner and one which is held in high esteem by rum fans worldwide. Deep mahogany notes are the home to a complex bitter nose where bitter and sweet raisin is peppered with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. On the palate, you’ll enjoy a surprising smoothness which has an exotic character that the combination of orange and spices offers. Heady, and one you’ll definitely remember.
Spiced green island rum is a wonderful addition to your rum collection. The fact that Mauritius lies on the original spice route ensures that some of the finest spices are available to the green island in preparing their rums. Opening with welcoming vanilla notes, mild lime and clove freshness, green island spiced then leads into a burst of hot ginger which builds on the palate and remains until the final hit. It is tempered by that mild lime flavour, ensuring it doesn’t overwhelm.