There is always room for rum in my life so when a bottle of such rummy goodness was delivered, it was a good day indeed. The Kraken is a dark spiced rum which comes in one of the best bottles I've seen in a while - a proper, two handled flagon. Given that I've not drunk spiced rum since Sailor Jerry changed their recipe, I was intrigued to see if this would be a good, or better, substitute.Well... it is good. It smells like Kahlua which is a bit odd but not unpleasant, more unexpected. I tried it as recommended in a 'Perfect Storm' and I tried it neat (all in the name of thorough research you understand!). Drunk neat, it's a bit sharp but then very warming and gently flavoured. It does taste a little like Kahlua but has a vanilla-y aftertaste. When it's mixed with the ginger beer, it becomes quite mellow and less harsh than normal rum. I'd recommend mixing up a 'Perfect Storm' and enjoying it in the sunshine. Responsibly, of course.
The Perfect Storm
You will need:
- 50ml Kraken rum
- 25ml fresh lime juice
- 5ml sugar syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Ginger beer
Grab yourself your favourite highball glass, fill it with ice and mix in the rum, lime juice, sugar syrup and bitters. Top off with ginger beer - the hotter the better! - and garnish with a wedge of lime.
The Kraken Rum is available from The Drink Shop for £21.95 and from other off-licences and supermarkets.
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