Why is Kraken Black?

The base rum is from Trinidad, distilled from molasses made from locally grown sugar cane. The rum is aged 1–2 years and then blended with a mix of 11 spices, including cinnamon, ginger and clove. The liquid is black, revealing hints of brown when held up to the light.

Does Kraken rum have squid ink in it?

Kraken rum is named after The Kraken, a mythical giant squid-like sea monster. The rum is black in colour and features a mix of 13 different spices. However, contrary to its detailed brand story, there is no actual squid ink in Kraken rum.

Is Kraken a black rum?

One of the fastest growing rum brands, The Kraken® is the world’s first black spiced rum, housed in an iconic bottle. (47\% ABV – 94 proof) The Kraken®, blended with secret spices, is perfect to spice up classics and new favorite cocktails or as a shot.

Is Kraken rum dyed?

The Kraken is a black spiced rum from the Carribean, launched in the UK in 2010 with wonderful marketing. Unlike Dark Rum’s whose colour is a product of barrel-ageing (much like whisky), Black Rum is coloured using blackstrap (treacle) molasses similar to the use of E150 caramel in colouring whisky.

Is Kraken rum sweetened?

The Kraken is a dark spiced rum based on rums distilled from molasses at the Angostura Distillery (in Trinidad) that have been aged between one and two years. This is then blended with spices, including cinnamon, ginger and cloves and sweetened.

How long is Kraken rum good for?

As long as it’s unopened and the seal isn’t compromised in any way, the rum should be as good twenty years from now as it is today. After opening the bottle the shelf life of rum stays indefinite, but it slowly (depending on how well it is stored) deteriorates.

Can Kraken rum go bad?

There are quite a lot of people who are not quite sure whether or not rum can go bad. They suspect it should be fine for years, as it’s one of the base spirits, which are very stable. And that’s true – rum can be stored for years and years and won’t go bad, unless you will store it in a bottle without its cap.

What is the best way to drink Kraken rum?

The Classic One Method: Squeeze a couple of slices of lime into a glass and throw the entire slices in too. Add a few fresh mint leaves and muddle it all together. Add your sugar and mix that in too, then fill the glass with ice. Next, add your rum, top with soda water and bada-bing, bada-boom, you’re done.

Are there different types of Kraken Rum?

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 1,0L (40\% Vol.) The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 0.7L (40\% Vol.) The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 1.0L (47\% Vol.)

Is Kraken smooth?

The Kraken is a fairly newish rum to the market. The rum is strong, rich, black and smooth just like the mythical beast. It is 40\% abv which is higher than most Spiced rums. The packaging of the rum is very good.

Does Kraken rum expire?

Basically, its shelf life is indefinite if stored properly. As you know by now, after opening the bottle, the rum starts to slowly lose its taste (depending on how it’s stored, how much liquid is in the bottle, etc.). Because of that, it’s recommended to drink the rum within a couple of years after opening.

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