Kraken Black Spiced Rum (375ml) 2011 Aged “upward to four years

Aged “upward to four years

then diluted and charcoal filtered

More open-knit and accessible than last year's tasting suggested it would be

yeasty flavors mitigated by apple and pear

and the 1982 should be just as profound

Kraken Black Spiced Rum (375ml) 2011 Aged “upward to four yearsBizarre and Fierce it says on the label, referring to the octopus like sea creature logo. But it accurately describes this unique black spiced rum, too. This dry style rum smells like allspice and cola, and tastes dark and spicy, like overdone gingerbread, with loads of vanilla, plus ginger and pepper notes on the finish. Wine Enthusiast 92 points