I paired this rum with Davidoff’s Dominicana, which features vintage tobaccos from the 2014 crop. It brings a lot of complexity and the rum acts simply as a blank sheet underneath, almost like a flavor enhancer without contributing all too much by itself. This is a mixing rum, simple, clean, with a short finish, and without overcomplicating matters for the light-hearted palates. Overall, the olfactory sensation is straightforward, crisp, and rather refreshing without being complex or overly intricate. After that comes distillation, which essentially involves purifying the liquid by heating and condensing it in column stills. Captain Morgan uses column stills rather than pot stills because it’s better at removing impurities. This makes it a lighter drink, and the company can then use spices and barrel aging to create a more nuanced flavor profile. As a privateer, he was basically a pirate, but one with government authorization. And he set about terrorizing the Spanish ships with gusto, establishing a notorious reputation among the various ports where he landed during his adventures through the Caribbean.

This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Because of the lower alcohol content, this rum makes for a trusted combination with zesty, invigorating cigars. Alternatively, creating a contrast with a meaty, dark wrapper, offering some sweetness and leather notes, will work very well. That instantly recognizable Captain Morgan logo—the Captain Hook look-a-like with his roguish grin? It’s the work of award-winning American artist Don Maitz, and no doubt played its part in establishing the brand as a fun-loving party favorite. A drink designed for adventure—to be passed between you and your crewmates in the scoundrelly sea dog spirit—Captain Morgan has made a splash in the industry with its range of spiced and flavored rums.With its spicy flavor, smooth texture, and the way it pairs so well with other drinks, it’s no surprise that Captain Morgan was the second most popular liquor brand in the US in 2014. And, in 2018, the brand became Britain’s favorite rum, surpassing the spirit’s other big-name player, Bacardi. This is where the Captain comes into his own. To create the smooth taste that he’s known the world over for, some of the finest Caribbean rums are carefully blended. There is a hint of American white oak as well, indicating a charred wood component that is not overly prominent, but just ever so slightly detectable. It brings maturity and depth to the entire profile but soon fades into a crisp and minimalistic crescendo.

Adding ice or a dash of water can mellow the intense alcohol flavor. And a slice of lime wouldn’t go amiss, either.Following distillation, the rum is aged in charred white oak barrels before the different rums are blended to create the range of rum variants—spiced rum, coconut rum, fruit-infused rum—that Captain Morgan’s has become famous for. The juices are squeezed from the sugar cane to create a by-product called molasses. 2. Fermentation There’s not much to be said in terms of Captain Morgan White’s color, obviously. The viscosity is medium, with heavy legs running down the side of the glass rather swiftly. I’m pretty sure there’s quite a bit of sugar, hence the viscous nature. Captain Morgan White Rum’s Nose One of the most popular rum brands in the world, Captain Morgan and its boozy buccaneer mascot are instantly identifiable around the world, and for many a household name. The Pina Colada needs little introduction. It’s a world-favorite and all-time classic, born in Puerto Rico. Cool and creamy, it’s got all the tropical flavors you would want from a drink that is basically a holiday in a glass.