10 Best Spiced Rum Brands March 2015

Are you a huge fan of spiced rum? Rum lovers from around the world will enjoy exploring this list and choosing a top spiced rum label of their own. We all have unique tastes and preferences, but it's safe to say that every type of spiced rum listed here offers delicious flavor and quality. Each of these top-shelf bottles has been picked based on a strict set of qualifying statistics. Whether you need spiced rum for a wedding celebration or simply want to add a new bottle to your collection, you can't go wrong with one of these great brands. The companies below have been reviewed based on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative statistics. In some cases, variable listing fees effect position on this list; however only highly-regarded firms are accepted through our review analysis. Learn more about our ranking process here.

 Leading Spiced Rum Label Logo: Captain Morgan Black Spiced

#1 of 10 Top Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Captain Morgan Black Spiced is a rum that has several notes of flavors. This is a darker rum that is made in Jamaica. The rum is distilled in oak and dark colored pots to give the rich flavor. When you’re looking for a rum that is good to mix with other drinks, then this would be an option. There are hints of cinnamon and molasses in the rum upon tasting and notes of clove when you smell the drink.

 Leading Spiced Rum Label Logo: Siesta Key Spiced Rum

#2 of 10 Top Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Siesta Key Spiced Rum is one that is made in Sarasota, FL. This is a rum that has the color of honey. It’s infused with spices to give it a depth that can be tasted as well as smelled. Honey is also added to the rum to give it a little bit of sweetness. When you open the tall bottle, you will smell hints of cinnamon and allspice as well as a slight hint of vanilla. This is a smooth rum that leaves a bit of a kick on the palate.

 Leading Spiced Rum Label Logo: Shellback Spiced Rum

#3 of 10 Top Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Shellback Spiced Rum is one that has modern flavors. It’s smooth in taste and scent. This is a rum that is made in the Caribbean. The color is that of a dark honey, and the rum comes in a tall bottle. There is no sugar added to the rum, and it has a 40% alcohol content by volume. Natural spices are added to the rum to give it the flavors that it has. These spices include cinnamon, clove oil and nutmeg. Vanilla gives the drink a delightful aroma while the taste is that of marshmallows and vanilla.

 Leading Spiced Rum Label Logo: Sailor Jerry

#4 of 10 Leading Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Sailor Jerry is one of the finer rums that is blended in the Caribbean. The rum looks like honey as it’s in the bottle. This beverage has a proof of 92 with a stronger taste than other rums that come from the area. Ingredients include spices that are all natural so that there aren’t any artificial tastes. There are prominent notes of cinnamon and vanilla for both the smell and taste. This is a smooth beverage that is best served unmixed.

 Top Spiced Rum Label Logo: Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum

#5 of 10 Top Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum is one that has a dark amber color and comes in a short bottle with a wide base. The alcohol content by volume is 46%, making it a little higher than other rums. There are different kinds of aromas and flavors that you will notice with this drink. The overwhelming scent of pumpkin and cinnamon is noticed when you open the bottle. When you drink the rum, you will notice a variety of flavor notes that include cheesecake, dried fruit and zucchini. This is a mildly spiced rum that blends well with other drinks.

 Best Spiced Rum Label Logo: The Kraken Black Spiced Rum

#6 of 10 Best Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - A unique black rum that is imported from the Caribbean with an exotic blend of 13 secret spices, The Kraken is distilled in Trinidad and Tobago and has the potency of 94 proof. Despite this, it delivers an incredibly smooth finish you will approve of. Enjoy it on its own over ice, or add it to your favorite mixed beverage for an experience you can guarantee you will want to enjoy time and time again.

 Best Spiced Rum Label Logo: Margaritaville Premium Jamaican Spiced Rum

#7 of 10 Leading Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Margaritaville Premium Jamaican Spiced Rum is one that has a slightly lower proof than other rums. It has a color of honey. This is a rum that is made to mix with other drinks as there aren’t any strong flavor notes. This particular rum is of the premium kind with natural spices. There are scents of vanilla as well as flavors that linger on the palate. You can also detect hints of oak and cinnamon.

 Best Spiced Rum Label Logo: Brinley Gold Shipwreck Spiced Rum

#8 of 10 Best Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Brinley Gold Shipwreck Spiced Rum comes straight from the Caribbean on St. Kitts, created as a tribute to a shipwrecked British brigade from 1782. The rum contains an infusion of vanilla, clove, orange and other extracts and spices unique to its Caribbean home. Other flavors include vanilla rum, coffee-flavored rum, sweet mango rum and a Caribbean classic coconut rum. The Spiced Rum is aged in oak barrels in St. Kitts for four years to develop a distinctive flavor with molasses. Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum is the recipient of gold medals from the International Rum Festival.

 Leading Spiced Rum Label Logo: Cruzan No. 9 Spiced Rum

#9 of 10 Best Spiced Rum Labels of 2015 - Infused with the alluring aroma of vanilla, caramel and spice, Cruzan No. 9 Spiced Rum is a decadent rum specially crafted with an exclusive blend of nine mouthwatering spices. Send your senses on a tropical vacation as you sip this exquisite blend of ginger, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and juniper berry. Awarded the coveted title of Highest Rated Spiced Rum at the 2011 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Cruzan No. 9 is a delightfully rich, amber colored rum that delivers multiple layers of alluring taste.

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