Captain Morgan Spiced is the world's most popular spiced rum.
Created in 1984, this is a traditional molasses rum aged for several years in American oak barrels, in which sweet spices and natural herbs have been macerated.
The recipe comes from a Jamaican pharmacist who sold it to the brand in the 1940s.
Captain Morgan Spiced Gold is ideal with cola, exacerbating the rum's spiciness and highlighting the cola's vanilla flavor. The ratio is 1 part Captain Morgan to 3 parts cola. Add a slice of lime and ice cubes!
Nico's tasting notes
Right from the start, the nose reveals a fairly frank alcohol that evaporates and doesn't return. What follows is a great wave of vanilla mixed with sweet spices. This vanilla is extremely present, sweetened and coated like a candy. The indulgence continues with a little milk chocolate. It's very light in flavor, simple but not unpleasant when you love vanilla!
On aeration, guess who steals the show once again? More vanilla, for an even sweeter sensation. The candy aspect is now reminiscent of a large packet of marshmallows. The sweet spices are still present, represented by cinnamon. The longer you wait, the more the vanilla fades in favor of sugar, but this rum isn't meant to wait in a glass, as it's more of a cocktail product.
On the palate, as you'd expect, it's very (very) round and very light. A hint of caramel precedes the avalanche of vanilla and marshmallows. The palate, too, is very simple.
The finish retains the same tonality, with vanilla, sweetness and a drying finish.
"This is a very smooth rum for refreshing long drinks..."
