CUT RUM Spiced, 70 cl

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With hints of nutmeg and clove, a zing of orange peel and buttery vanilla notes, Jack Ratt rum takes the classic spiced flavours you’re familiar with and tweaks them for the modern palette. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits. Unfortunately, it is now common practice to use caramels tocolourthe liquid quickly, however, this results in a sickly artificial sugar taste. The Scottish rum recipe is based on the Sea Shanty ‘wellermen’ song which talks about ‘sugar and tea and rum’. From rum distilled on a remote island to liqueurs and spiced options, here we take a look at some of the best Scottish rums.

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Whether you’re after a fruity pineapple offering, a classic spiced rum bursting with fiery ginger or a smooth sipping rum, our roundup of the best spiced rums has something for everyone. Rum can span the full spectrum of colours, from the light and mild white rums (which are perfect as a mojito base), through to aged golden rums that have developed a more complex taste. We’re looking to see if the distiller’s description matches what we can taste, as well as making notes on any interesting flavours we find that aren’t mentioned on the bottle. We unexpectedly found this smelt of candy floss and sponge cake, with a slightly synthetic tropical note to it.This process is more time consuming and you’d expect the human effort and cost of production to result in a more expensive product.

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They were on the lookout for smooth, easy-drinking styles, with well-balanced sweetness, punchy spices and fruit. Sweet, spicy and moreish, our testers enjoyed the strong Cointreau-esque element, suggesting it would work well in fruity cocktails that need a bit of fireball oomph, or alternatively just add a splash of ginger ale. With bold flavour and an even bolder ABV, Cut Overproof Rum is a sweet, spicy, and seriously smoky liquor that’s definitely not for the faint of heart. So dark and brooding it’s almost black, Kraken’s mythical giant squid-like sea monster adorns the iconic bottle.It is packaged in a premium sustainable bottle manufactured by O-I, whose Alloa factory is just 30 miles from the distillery. Spiced rum is any kind of rum cut with spices such as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla, though pretty much any spice can be used.

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As a result it's beautifully complex, with a long, evolving finish that would benefit from being sipped neat. Complex and bittersweet, the experts enjoyed the super-smooth notes of rich coffee liqueur and cacao nibs, and thought it would make an excellent twist on the classic cocktail. But with so many new rums brands appearing on back bars and supermarket shelves, how do you ensure that you are getting the best bottle for your buck? Spiced Rum has been a driving force in the overall popularity of rum and they offer a perfect example of how these rum masqueraders are always looking to cut corners. Madagascan vanilla and Peruvian cacao adds a Bailey’s familiarity, while the dried fruit finish reminded others of bourbon.Even if that was the case a hundred years ago, it certainly isn’t true today, and you should throw away any negative preconceptions you might have. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.