The legend of Captain Morgan began over 300 years ago. His infamous career included life as a buccaneer, Admiral of the Fleet and culminated in 1680 with his appointment as Governor General of Jamaica. At that time his interests turned to his sugar cane plantation and the perfection of a rum worthy to bear his name. The rich smooth flavour of Captain Morgan rum is enjoyed by anyone who seeks the true taste of the Caribbean. The superior quality of Captain Morgan is firstly owed to the rum's provenance, as the Captain is a premium blend of five rum marques from three different Caribbean countries, allowing for greater complexity of flavour. Then the rum is distilled partly using the traditional 'pot stilled' process resulting in greater quality and fuller flavour. Finally the rum is aged for at least two years in charred oak barrels before the Ron Maestro (master blender) performs his art in the secret blending of the finished liquid.