Review: Seaspirits Coconut Rum
Seaspirits Coconut Rum is one of four rums crafted in Woodinville Washington, near Seattle by owner and Master Distiller Kurt Wettlaufer. The others include a Silver, Spiced, and Barrel-Aged rum. Kurt also makes a vodka distilled from cane sugar. Seaspirits Coconut starts with their Silver rum base made from dark molasses from Central America. The molasses is fermented with a proprietary yeast designed specifically for rum, and nutrients from Australia. While few distillers add nutrients in the fermentation process, the nutrients keep the yeast alive longer developing a better flavor profile. The spirit is distilled in a custom 1000 liter 16 plate Kothe pot column hybrid still built in Germany. Reverse osmosis purified water from Washington is blended to reduce to proof. The rum is minimally filtered. Six different sources of coconut flavor, including two toasted coconut flavors, and a hint of vanilla are blended with the silver rum base before bottling at 80 proof. No added sugar or colors are added. Read more 
Review: Bounty Lime Rum
Bounty Lime Rum was launched October 2017 and introduced in the US in 2018. The Bounty rum brand was established in 1972 as the principal brand of St Lucia Distillers, a united venture created when the last two distilleries of St Lucia merged. They also released their white, gold, dark, spiced, and coconut flavored rums for sale in the US initially on a limited basis as they build distribution. Bounty Lime Rum starts with the Bounty White rum base made from double column distilled Guyanese molasses. The rum is aged in once used bourbon casks for two years. The wood colors are filtered after blending. Natural lime sugars and flavors are macerated with the rum at 80 proof. Distilled water and natural sugar are then blended to reduce to 50 proof. Bounty distills, blends, and bottles their rums on site in St. Lucia. Read more
Review: Lady Bligh Coconut Rum
Lady Bligh Coconut Rum is made by Luxco with rum imported from the Caribbean. Natural flavors are added before bottling at 50.5 proof in Missouri. They also produce Lady Bligh Spiced Rum, and Lady Bligh Cherry Spiced Rum. The brand is named for Mary Elizabeth Bligh, the daughter of William Bligh. Yes he is the same William Bligh who was the Commander of HMS Bounty in 1789 when the famous Mutiny on the Bounty occurred. Years later he was appointed Governor of New South Wales in Australia. He soon initiated a law prohibiting the use of spirits as payment for goods. This led to the Great Rum Rebellion of 1808. Bligh’s daughter Mary Elizabeth was so ashamed of her fathers rule she led a band of rebels to reclaim the peoples taxes, possessions, and their confiscated rum. Read more
Review: Mr. Toms Spirits Coconut Rum
Mr. Toms Spirits Coconut Rum is made in Fort Myers Florida at the List Distillery. The distillery was opened by the wife and husband team of Renate and Thomas List in 2015. Renate and Thomas are originally from Austria. Renate is a decedent of the Jagermeister family. The distillery crafts 6 rums including a White, Dark, Spiced, Key Lime Pie, and Apple Pie flavor, and 3 vodka’s including a Sugar Free, Orange, and Grapefruit flavored vodka. They also produce a couple of gins, whiskeys, bourbons and liqueurs. All Mr. Toms Spirits are mashed, cooked, mixed, distilled, and bottled onsite. Their Coconut Rum starts with their White rum base that is distilled from brown sugar. It is distilled in small 260 gallon batches. The sugar is purchased from local farms. The white rum base is infused with fresh coconut flake and coconut water and is bottled onsite at 42 proof. Read more
Review: Bounty Coconut Rum
Bounty Coconut Rum is now available in the US. It is produced by St Lucia Distillers. The distillery is located at the Roseau Sugar Factory in the Roseau Valley on the Islands largest banana plantation. Bounty Coconut is made from the Bounty White Rum base. The white rum base is a blend of double column distilled rums from Guyanese molasses. The rum is aged in ex-bourbon casks for 2 years. The wood colors are filtered after blending. Coconut extracts and sugars are macerated with the rum. The rum is brought down to 50 proof with pure distilled water and sugar. Read more
Review: Seacrets Coconut Rum
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eacrets Coconut Rum is made in Ocean City Maryland. Owner and Founder Leighton Moore opened the distillery June 29, 2016. Leighton grew up in the Hospitality industry. At 15 he was responsible for the day to day operations of the family business at the Gateway Motel in Ocean City. Inspired by his many trips to Jamaica Moore opened Seacrets Bar and Restaurant June 29, 1988. Seacrets has since grown, becoming one of the largest entertainment resorts in the US featuring 18 bars, 7 performance areas, a casual dining restaurant, a boutique, a radio station, and Seacrets Distillery. The 12,000 Square foot distillery currently produces whiskey, gin, five vodka varieties, and four rums. Seacrets Coconut Rum starts with their white rum base made from a blend of two high grade molasses, and fermented with American yeast. The rum is double distilled. All natural coconut flavor is blended before bottling at 60 proof. Read more
Review: Kula Toasted Coconut Rum
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ula Toasted Coconut Rum is crafted at Hawaii Sea Spirits. The distillery operates on an 80 acre organic farm in Kula, (upcountry) Maui Hawaii. They also produce Kula Dark Rum, Kula Organic Rum, and Ocean Organic Vodka. The rum brand was formerly sold as Deep Island Rum. Only the name has changed. Kula Toasted Coconut Rum was initially only available in Hawaii. Now that it is available on the mainland I was lucky enough to score a bottle. Kula Toasted Coconut is formulated with Kula Organic Rum, which is distilled from organic sugar cane and is gluten free. The sugar cane is grown on the 80 acres surrounding the distillery. Deep ocean mineral water sourced from 3000 feet below sea level is blended to reduce to proof. The rum is flavored with natural caramelized coconut sugars. Natural caramel is added for consistent color. Read more
Review: Dove Tale Rum
Dove Tale Rum was introduced May 2016 along with John Drew Rye, and Brixton Mash Destroyer, a blend of 45% rum and 55% Kentucky bourbon. These brands were created by John Drew, probably best known for his well crafted cigars. Dove Tale Rum is distilled in Auburndale Florida. A quick Google search only shows one distillery in Auburndale Florida, Caribbean Distillers. Caribbean Distillers also produces Club Caribe, Ron Carlos, and Black Roberts rum. Dove Tale Rum is made from black strap refiner’s grade molasses produced from sugarcane grown in the Florida Everglades. After distilling the spirit, it is aged in ex-bourbon barrels for three years. Read more
Review: Sailor Jerry Savage Apple
Sailor Jerry Savage Apple is the first line extension in 19 years of the very popular Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. It is made from the Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum base with real apple flavors added. Unlike the original Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum which is bottled at 92 proof, Savage Apple weighs in at a more user friendly 75 proof. Apple is the second most popular flavored whiskey only trailing cinnamon in bottles sold. Crown Royal Regal Apple is the second most popular flavored whiskey only trailing Fireball, so it is not a surprise that Sailor Jerry selected apple as their first flavor variant. Savage Jerry is currently only available in Illinois, California, Florida, and Texas, but National distribution will follow. Read more
Review: Coconut Cartel Special
Coconut Cartel Special was inspired by a Miami favorite. Fresh cold coconuts spiked with premium Guatemalan dark rum. It is made from premium Guatemalan anejo rum. Guatemalan rum is made from fermented virgin sugar cane syrup. The rum is distilled in copper column stills and is solera-style aged in new charred American white oak barrels for between four and twelve years. The rum is proofed down to 40% alcohol with fresh coconut water before bottling. The Coconut Cartel brand was created by Mike and Dani Zig who were born in Miami to Latin parents. They grew up living between Miami, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Their first venture included smuggling coconuts in their suitcases from islands off the coast of El Salvador and selling them directly to Miami Beach’s best hotels. These coconuts were stamped with the Coconut Cartel or specific resort logo, and served with added alcohol. These coconut cocktails were quit popular. Coconut Cartel Special is an extension of this brand. Read more