LEGEND HAS IT A lone ship, carrying barrels of spiced rum across the Caribbean, was viciously attacked by the massive tentacles and colossal strength of an unknown beast. All aboard the doomed vessel were dragged into the watery depths, never to be seen again. We now know this dreaded beast to be The Kraken.

Nose: Spicy and rich with notes of vanilla and toffee apples. Hints of lime and cinnamon too. Palate: Dark, rich palate. Thick with molasses and tar, and a barrage of cinnamon, golden syrup, nutmeg and charred oak.

Lots of Nutmeg on the nose and overall it's pretty smooth. It goes great in eggnog or orange juice, but I would not serve this as a sipping rum. There are some drink recipes out there that you could use this in and one of my friends loves this with Diet Coke, while another drinks it neat. Updated December 2020.

At 47% ABV, it has a significantly higher proof than other spiced rums, which makes it a bolder and more effective mixer in cocktails. The Kraken's distinctive jug-style bottle and black-and-white label featuring the sea monster of the same name make it extremely recognizable on the shelf.

The Kraken Rum is a unique spiced rum which is strong, rich , black and smooth. Named after the legendary sea monster, Kraken is a blend of Caribbean rums that should certainly suit any fans of rich, navy-style rum. Drink neat, with cola or in cocktails.

In the aftermath, it is believed that barrels carrying the black spiced rum drifted off the ship into the sea and made their way back to their Caribbean homeland, where the rum was renamed after the Kraken as a tribute to the beast's unchallengeable power and might.

The perfect serve. Drink neat or on the rocks, or with a splash of cola and a squeeze of fresh lime.

According to the findings, more than 70% of drinkers choose The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum over Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum. In addition, respondents strongly called The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum “the smoothest” and praised its “superior taste.” Inhale a caramel-oak-banana-bread brew.

giant squid Today we know the legends of this monster were based on sightings of giant squids. This animal belongs to the genus Architeuthis and was the subject of many scientific studies. Despite its enormous size (up to 18m), the giant squid is astoundingly elusive and much of its biology remains unknown.

rum One of the fastest growing rum brands, The Kraken® is the world's first black spiced rum, housed in an iconic bottle. Taste the flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg and experience its magic. The Kraken® Original is 94 proof.

• The Kraken Coffee Flip. 45ml Kraken Rum. 15ml PX Sherry. 2 dashes of Angostura. 15ml sugar syrup.
• The Kraken Storm. 1 part Kraken Rum. 3 parts ginger beer. Lime wedge.
• The Kraken Espresso Martini. 2 parts Kraken Rum. 1 part fresh espresso. 1 part coffee liqueur.
• The Kraken & Cola. 1 part Kraken Rum. 3 parts cola. Lime wedge.