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Do you like piña coladas? Get your fill of your favorite rum cocktails this August 16 as we toast to National Rum Day! Rum has been around for centuries and was formerly known as the “kill devil” for its high alcohol content and unpleasant taste. It was given a drastic "makeover" to better appeal to the public. Since then, it has been the drink of choice of many.
If you love rum and are interested in sampling the best rum cocktails, check out our list of the best rum brands and create your own delicious mixes.
From Barbados, the island where rum was born in the early 1600s, Plantation Rum XO Reserve has come out with its 20th-anniversary blend. It brings together the company’s oldest reserves to create a rum blend that satisfies the palate and tests your alcohol tolerance. It has a round and creamy palate.
You’ve heard of pineapple-flavored rum, but what about banana-flavored ones? Blue Chair Bay’s Banana Rum Cream is a delightful alcoholic beverage and dessert in one. It is the perfect base for popular rum cocktails like daiquiris.
The Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Year Rum is a blend of rums aged in medium toasted oak barrels that spent 12 years in whisky and bourbon barrels. On the nose, prominent flavors are sweet vanilla, chocolate and coffee. The rich body has a finish of smoky notes.
The most important ingredient in making piña coladas, Malibu brings the rich flavor of Caribbean rum to you. Perfect for chilling after work or partying with friends, this best-selling alcoholic drink will surely be a hit. Stock up on Malibu, pineapple juice, coconut cream and ice for a cool, delicious sip of this well-loved drink.
A classic drink with no added sugar, the Flor de Caña 12-Year-Old Rum is naturally sweetened with red fruits and honey. Mixed with flavors of toasted nuts, wood and vanilla, it has a well-balanced finish and is best enjoyed on its own.
The Kraken brings us the very first black spiced rum. Notes of cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg come together for its magical taste. Its secret spices make enjoying every glass a luxurious experience even for its affordable price.
Its rich, deep color can be clearly seen from its glass bottle. As its color suggests, Black Seal has a distinct, unforgettable taste that you wouldn't be able to resist.
With 300 years’ worth of heritage and experience in the rum industry, Mount Gay has truly mastered the craft of rum-making. The blend is distilled in a traditional copper pot and column stills before aging in American whiskey casks. Notes of vanilla, almond, ripe banana and dark chocolate shine through in every pour.
You can now order this iconic Jamaican rum online and finally enjoy its smooth taste. At 125.5% proof, you're sure to get your alcohol fix with just a few swigs. Take it slow and enjoy the popular Wray & Nephew brand.
Bringing you a taste of 16th- and 17th-century favorites, Bumbu Rum carries on the legacy of the original recipe crafted by sailors of the West Indies. The authenticity of this rum is undeniable. No artificial flavors and no bad stuff, just plain original rum for you to enjoy.
A superior rum brand from Venezuela, Diplomatico created a sophisticated blend of copper pot still rum, cured for 12 years. Classic fruit cake and raisin taste are mixed with flavors of cocoa, dried ginger, cinnamon and clove for a tantalizing rum recipe. Even the most modest drinkers will enjoy this, inviting them for another glass.
It took a century and a half to create the Myers’s Original Dark Rum that we have today. The distinct flavor of this rum exhibits true excellence. Try making the Myers’s Planters’ Punch cocktail recipe by mixing this rum with lime juice, simple syrup and bitters before garnishing it with an orange slice.
Cruzan only uses superior quality rum to blend with the creamy flavor of coconut to create its Coconut Rum. Its smell alone is intoxicating, bringing your summer fantasies to life. Put an interesting twist to your normal piña colada and turn it into a martini by mixing the Cruzan Coconut with pineapple rums.
Always a crowd-favorite, Bacardi makes things more interesting by adding earthy spices like nutmeg and cinnamon for a rich flavor perfectly complemented by notes of soft vanilla. Enriched with a hint of smokiness, this spiced rum is definitely a winner.
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Housed in an elegant bottle the Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior Rum is a true indulgence, which spent 23 years in American oak casks. Coffee lovers will find this drink truly delightful as notes of mocha latte, toffee-coated coffee beans and tangerine swim in their mouth. Peach, apricot and spicy cinnamon will bring you to another level of enjoyment, showing off this rum’s rich character.
Rated 5 stars by Myrtle Bank’s satisfied drinkers, the golden liquid found the right balance of tropical fruits, ripe banana, vanilla, cocoa and oak. It's a Jamaican specialty that you should not miss.
An unaged rum showcasing the raw flavors of Dominican column still rum and Jamaican pot still rum, it makes for a great white base for rum cocktails. It has also received awards such as Best Rum and the Platinum Medal at the 2020 LA Spirits Awards plus the Gold Medal at Rum Masters 2021.
After seven years in American oak, this sipping rum from the Philippines offers a smooth palate featuring vanilla, oak and honey flavors along with candied fruit. It has a rich and decadent finish for a more pleasurable drinking experience.
