Kraken Black Spiced Rum 70 Proof

Nose - vanilla cola syrup, molasses, mint, caramel, unidentifiable baking spice, powdered sugar, mild ethanol burn. Taste - vanilla cola syrup, molasses, mint, ginger, sour oak, assorted baking spice, black pepper, mild alcohol bite, finishing medium short with vanilla, cola syrup, and sour oak flavors. The 70 proof version is certainly a step down from the standard 94 proof Kraken. Most of the nice notes found in its counterpart are toned down and muddled beyond recognition. The pleasant, effervescent Vanilla Coke vibe has become a cloying syrupy shell of its former self. The worst part is the sourness that permeates the palate from arrival to finish. It’s diluted to the point that the flavors have begun to disintegrate into a bitter, sour mess. Overall, this is trash. I wonder who decided we needed a sissified version of an already extremely sweet and easy-to-shoot spiced rum? While I found a few things to like about the original, there are really no redeeming qualities worth mentioning here.

Pretty smooth, only slightly warming going down. Definitely on the bland side.. slight vanilla sweetness, a little cola, vague spicing.. flavors are light and subdued. Should make for a great mixer but as a sipper, it is pretty boring.. Awesome bottle though!

As someone who prefers whiskey and has a longstanding history of mixing rum and coke rum just isn't my jam anymore. I feel this would be great in a cocktail of some sort and I love the bottle design, the Kraken is a great way to sell a rum as you can imagine.

Sweet. I enjoy the lower proof version more as it is less harsh & a pleasant sipper. Makes a excellent Dark & Stormy.

Not a huge run fan but this one has a nice taste, smooth and doesn't burn like the dickens after i drank it

Nice smooth smell of sweet vanilla. Smooth flavor with vanilla up front and spice that follows.