Kraken Black Spiced Rum

The aroma leads with sweet vanilla and caramel, while the palate brings forward bold spice and a distinct sweetness. Most RumX reviewers agree it excels as a mixer and suits those new to spiced rum—perfect for cocktails or vanilla-forward sips.

6.0  / 10  (703 reviews)

Sweet vanilla and caramel, lively spice, unmistakably smooth mixer.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Strong vanilla and caramel notes
    • Very easy to mix
    • Smooth, approachable profile

    Vanilla and caramel take center stage in Kraken Black Spiced Rum, rounded by a sweet, bold spice. RumX tasters often describe it as very smooth, easy to mix, and built for cocktails. It’s sweet and richly spiced—distinctly beginner-friendly, though seasoned palates may find it too syrupy or straightforward. Worth trying if you enjoy dessert-like rums or need a go-to for mixed drinks.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Caramel Spice Coffee

    Taste

    Vanilla Caramel Sweet Spice

    How is this rum rated?

    6.0  / 10  (703 reviews)

    "Too sweet for me!"

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    4.0 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "This is a nice spiced rum and should be judged accordingly. Very nice and warming with a lot of spices and chocolate. Can be enjoyed pure, on the rocks and in a mixer. I have started using this when baking chocolate cake and it's very good for that as well. "

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    6.0 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Rum for after dinner with friends. Too spicy and sweet for my taste. Not suitable for tasting at a certain level. These very sweet rums got me hooked on these spirits and therefore I find it difficult to give it a bad rating because in the end everyone has their own preferences. That being said, unfortunately, I do not consider it a good rum and I liken it to Elixirs such as Arecha or Cubaney (which are not real rums)."

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    5.4 / 10
    Review by: Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

    "I used to like it as a mixer, but now it's just an emergency anchor for visitors. Edit: I now offer visitors better things. Will probably end up as a baking ingredient somewhere. Unfortunately, it can't be used for anything else."

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    3.5 / 10
    Review by: zabo
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX5
    ABV
    47%
    Category
    Spiced Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    2 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Kraken 2yr &nbsp; 47% Black Spiced Rum

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    The RumX community has already added 2,053 bottles to their collections:

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    1,250
    opened
    424
    emptied
    379
    Open rate
    39%
    Ø Market value
    22€

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