Captain Morgan White Rum, 70cl

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This is a mixing rum, simple, clean, with a short finish, and without overcomplicating matters for the light-hearted palates. As a privateer, he was basically a pirate, but one with government authorization. And he set about terrorizing the Spanish ships with gusto, establishing a notorious reputation among the various ports where he landed during his adventures through the Caribbean.

I paired this rum with Davidoff’s Dominicana, which features vintage tobaccos from the 2014 crop. It brings a lot of complexity and the rum acts simply as a blank sheet underneath, almost like a flavor enhancer without contributing all too much by itself. While the locals of Caribbean islands like Jamaica were squeezing out the sweet sugar cane juices to create molasses, fermenting, distilling and aging to create dark rum, those in Cuba and Puerto Rico were keeping their liquid clear through a very short period of aging after distillation. The result was a refreshing tasting white rum with a subtle and sweet taste. Alcohol is created by adding yeast and water to the molasses. The yeast is always carefully chosen to ensure the right taste profile and aroma of the final rum. 3. DistillationThis is where the Captain comes into his own. To create the smooth taste that he’s known the world over for, some of the finest Caribbean rums are carefully blended. After that comes distillation, which essentially involves purifying the liquid by heating and condensing it in column stills. Captain Morgan uses column stills rather than pot stills because it’s better at removing impurities. This makes it a lighter drink, and the company can then use spices and barrel aging to create a more nuanced flavor profile. Following distillation, the rum is aged in charred white oak barrels before the different rums are blended to create the range of rum variants—spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit-infused rum—that Captain Morgan’s has become famous for. With its spicy flavor, smooth texture, and the way it pairs so well with other drinks, it’s no surprise that Captain Morgan was the second most popular liquor brand in the US in 2014. And, in 2018, the brand became Britain’s favorite rum, surpassing the spirit’s other big-name player, Bacardi. Sir Henry Morgan was a Welshman and admiral in the British Royal Navy. He set sail for the West Indies in the 17th century where he was tasked with protecting British colonial interests.

This is a very affordable bottle. It’s perfectly suitable for a pool party in summer when you’re hanging out with your best friends and just need a simple, easy uncomplicated mixing rum.Adding ice or a dash of water can mellow the intense alcohol flavor. And a slice of lime wouldn’t go amiss, either. Then there’s the best-selling Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, which is also matured in charred American white oak bourbon barrels. This aging process, alongside the blend of spices, lends the rum notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and dried fruit. The Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is matured in charred American white oak bourbon barrels. Shortly thereafter, Diageo, who traditionally hasn’t competed in the white rum space, quietly got their feet wet with a little white rum brand called Naked Turtle, which was available in just a few markets. With some key learning under their belt, Diageo is now launching a full-on assault at Bacardi under the guise of a line extension. Captain Morgan White Rum isn’t just an extension for the Captain Morgan line, it is the brand’s future, and we may see a day when Captain Morgan Spiced Rum is as much as an also-ran as Bacardi’s Oakheart. A drink designed for adventure—to be passed between you and your crewmates in the scoundrelly sea dog spirit—Captain Morgan has made a splash in the industry with its range of spiced and flavored rums.