I can sip the rum easily without ice which I suppose is a reflection of that heightened sweetness. I can readily taste sweetened vanilla and citrus flavours (lemon zest) which are combined with light banana-like impressions combined with a light menthol and some undefined grassiness. When I sip the rum I notice immediate that the spirit does indeed contain a little additional sweetness as compared with other white rums I have sampled recently. All in all the nose pleases me, as the rum appears to be moderately complex (for a white rum that is) and does not present any undo harshness. There is also a light resin-like aroma coming forward and an ever so light menthol in the air as well. I allowed the glass to breathe and began to notice a vague ‘grassiness’ and hints of cotton candy. I was expecting the ‘5 times distilled’ white to have more of a ‘vodka-like’ nose, and am pleased to be completely wrong on that count. The initial nose surprised me too as there was an ever so light mustiness rising the from the glass, as well as very apparent aromas of a mild caramel, green banana, peppery zest and light sandalwood spices. (I should point out here that the addition of sugar is perfectly acceptable and falls well within the rules and regulations which define rum sold in the USA and Canada.) (See: What is Rum?) It is hard to tell for sure, but the sluggishness of the legs and the slightly thickened sheen seem to indicate that the rum may have a little sugar added to smooth the flavour and to lightly sweeten the rum. When I took my glass and give it a slow tilt and twirl I noticed that the liquid sheen on the inside of the glass was just a little thicker than I would have thought and the legs which formed (although small) seemed slightly sluggish. Although I believe the rum is aged for about a year in ex bourbon casks (I could find no confirmation for this but I note that all rum sold in Canada must by law be aged for at least one year in oak), the rum has been filtered clear to make it an appealing spirit for cocktails and mixed drinks. When I poured the rum into my glass and examined it, I was not surprised to find a no hint of colour. Even though the bottle for the White Rum is of the standard bar room variety, the logo on the label brings attention to the brand and makes it immediately recognizable on the store shelf. The swashbuckling privateer with his leg set upon a rum barrel is one of the most recognized symbols in the industry. I have said before that it is hard to argue with the impact the iconic Captain Morgan Logo has had upon the world of rum. As well they recently launched the subject of this review, CAPTAIN MORGAN White Rum.Īccording to the company website, CAPTAIN MORGAN White Rum is five times distilled and made from cane molasses. The company now also produces a full line of flavoured rums, CAPTAIN MORGAN Pineapple Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Coconut Rum, and CAPTAIN MORGAN Grapefruit Rum ( click the links to read my reviews). However, Captain Morgan is no longer just spiced rum. The Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is perhaps the most successful spiced rum in the entire category, and it has pretty much set the standard for sales and marketing for all other spiced rums to follow. Researching Sir Henry Morgan, I learned he was a skilled naval captain, a ruthless buccaneer, and one of the most successful ‘privateers’ in the history of piracy (oops I mean privateering) earning a Knighthood for himself in 1674.Ĭaptain Morgan Rum is one of the most successful spirits brand in the entire world. Privateers at that time in history were essentially ‘legal pirates’ who were allowed to attack and loot enemies of the state reaping the rewards from their plunder in lieu of pay. Review: Captain Morgan White Rum (82/100)Ī review by Chip Dykstra (AKA Arctic Wolf)Īdmiral Sir Henry Morgan (aka Captain Morgan) was a Welsh ‘privateer’ who attacked and plundered the Caribbean on behalf of, and with the written consent of (in the form of an English Letter of Marque), the Governor of Jamaica, Sir Thomas Modyford.
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