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Posts from the ‘Captain Morgan Rum’ Category

7
Dec

Review: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum - CopyCaptain Morgan Original Spiced Rum was first produced in 1944 by the Seagram Company.  It was introduced in 1984 in the US, and is now owned by Diageo.  Captain Morgan had been produced in Puerto Rico, but it 2012, production was moved to St. Croix.  Captain Morgan is now the number two selling spirit brand in the US, only trailing Diageo stable mate Smirnoff Vodka.  It is made with Caribbean sugar cane molasses, and it is distilled in a continuous still and aged for 1 year in oak barrels.  A Proprietary blend of Caribbean spice is added before bottling at 70 proof.  Read more »

28
Aug

Review: Captain Morgan Cannon Blast

Captain Morgan Cannon Blast image - CopyCaptain Morgan Cannon Blast was just introduced.  This brings the current Captain Morgan family of products up to 9.  There have been many more limited release products, and I’m sure there will be more to follow.  Cannon Ball is described on their cannon ball shaped bottles label, as an intensely delicious shot.  This description, plus an ingredient list that starts with Captain Morgan rum, and includes a unique spice blend of Caribbean Citrus, with chipotle and jalapeno pepper, positions the product to compete with the cinnamon whiskeys, lead by Fireball.  While rum is typically not thought of as a shooter, Captain Morgan hopes to change that. Read more »

19
Mar

Review: Captain Morgan White Rum

DIAGEO CAPTAIN MORGAN WHITE RUMCaptain Morgan White rum was introduced February 2014.  After creating a dozen or more spiced rum options, Captain Morgan takes aim at the white rum market leader, Bacardi.  Could this have something to do with Barcardi’s 2011 launch of Oak Heart Spiced rum?  It is made in St. Croix with sugarcane molasses and it is distilled five times.  It is then aged in white oak barrels for over one year and filtered to remove any color. Read more »

26
Jan

Review: Captain Morgan Coconut Rum

Captain Morgan Coconut - CopyCaptain Morgan Coconut rum was just launched along with a pineapple and grapefruit flavor.  This should not be confused with their Parrot Bay line of 42 proof flavored rums.  This line of flavored rums weigh in at 70 proof and they use their Captain Morgan White rum as a base.  It is crafted in St. Croix with fine cane molasses and it is distilled 5 times and aged for over 1 year in oak barrels.  It is then filtered to remove the color before all natural flavors are blended with the rum. Read more »

24
Jan

Review: Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum

Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum - CopyCaptain Morgan Pineapple rum is one of three rum flavors just launched by our favorite pirate.  The other two flavors are grapefruit, and coconut.   This should not be confused with their Parrot Bay Pineapple rum that is bottled at 42 proof.  This Pineapple rum starts with last years best selling new spirit, Captain Morgan White rum as a base.  It is crafted in St. Croix with fine cane molasses and it is distilled 5 times.  It is aged for over 1 year in oak barrels and then filtered to a clear color.  All natural pineapple flavors are blended before bottling at 70 proof. Read more »

23
Jan

Review: Captain Morgan Grapefruit Rum

Captain Morgan Grapefruit rum - CopyCaptain Morgan Grapefruit rum was just introduced along with a Coconut and Pineapple flavored rum.  This is the industries first grapefruit flavored rum.  It is made with their Caribbean White rum as a base.  CM White was released February 2014 and it was the best selling new spirit of 2014.  It is crafted in St. Croix with fine cane molasses and it is distilled 5 times.  All natural grapefruit flavors are blended before bottling at 70 proof. Read more »

29
Sep

Review: Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Mango Rum

parrot bay mango - CopyCaptain Morgan Parrot Bay Mango rum was introduced May 2004.  It is one of seven rum flavors they create with white rum distilled in St. Croix.  Natural mango flavor is added before bottling at 21% alcohol. Read more »

13
Aug

Review: Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum

Parrot Bay Key Lime rum - CopyCaptain Morgan Parrot Bay Key Lime rum was introduced in 2008.  It is one of seven rum flavors they create with white rum from St. Croix.  Natural Key Lime flavor is added before bottling at 21% alcohol.  Key Limes are smaller in size and more tart than the Persian Limes you typically find in your grocers produce department. Read more »

30
Jun

Review: Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut Rum

Parrot Bay coconut - CopyCaptain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut rum was introduced in 1995.  It is one of seven rum flavors they create with white rum from St. Croix.  Natural coconut flavor is added before they bottle at 21% alcohol.  They also make a 90 proof coconut rum. Read more »

9
Jun

Review: Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum

Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Pineapple - CopyCaptain Morgan Parrot Bay Pineapple rum was introduced with their Mango flavor May 2004.  It is one of seven rum flavors they create with white rum from St Croix.  Natural pineapple flavor is added before they bottle at 21% alcohol. Read more »