Review: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
Captain 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. The rum base is made from 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. The aroma is vanilla, allspice, and cinnamon. The sweet vanilla and caramel entry has a hint of oak and is joined by allspice building to an eggnog tasting peak, that has real rum flavor. The spicy fade finishes with a mild burn. There is no doubt that Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum tastes good mixed with Coke. I was a little surprised how good it tasted on it’s own.
The Team Captain
1 1/2 Oz. Captain Morgan
1 1/2 Oz. Orange Juice
1/2 Oz. Sour Mix
Serve on the Rocks in a Tall Glass
Top With 3 Oz. Lemon Lime Soda
Garnish With a Lime Wedge
Made in St Croix
35% Alcohol
Grade 92 Award Gold Medal