There’s plenty of depth too, thanks to the addition of herbaceous, earthy spices such as cardamom, cinnamon and ginger. Naturally flavoured with fresh clementines and warm Caribbean spices (ginger, cinnamon, star anise and clove), Diablesse is another Manchester-based spirit (the area has a rich history of rum production). They were on the lookout for smooth, easy-drinking styles, with well-balanced sweetness, punchy spices and fruit.

The bittersweet taste is what sets apart Black Tears from all other spiced rums, as well as its low sugar content, which is typical for Cuban rum. 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. Each was tried neat and blind, to avoid brand bias and allow the full flavours to shine through uninterrupted. Vôňa a chuť je jemná a záhadná sladkosť kakaa, sprevádzaná výraznou kávou a pretrvávajúcim korením, škorica, korenie na pečenie, čili, karamelizované oriešky.Kolejno to piękna, ze złotymi elementami etykieta główna oraz kontra w formie listu-wiadomości z ładnie wykończonymi brzegami. We’re often told stories from distillers about how hard it was getting permission from HMRC, but dealing with the Cuban government is something else according to Adele Robberstad from the Island Rum Company. So dark and brooding it’s almost black, Kraken’s mythical giant squid-like sea monster adorns the iconic bottle.

This is a sensational Cuban spiced rum that is wonderfully unique, not only because of the local produce used to create its incredible depth of flavour and intensity but it is dry. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! Co ciekawe, miałem duże zaskoczenie gdy zobaczyłem logo tego rumu w teledysku muzycznym - jako tatuaż tancerki.This brilliant Cuban spiced rum is full of dark chocolate richness, honey, roasted coffee and sweet aji pepper notes. I studied civil engineering, so I began studying the components and ingredients for making cocktails and understanding which product goes with each one. With notes of caramelised pineapple and coconut, this sweet rum won the panel over with its totally tropical flavour profile. Opening with a sweet, caramelised pineapple aroma (think old school upside-down cake), our panel felt this offered a punchy rum kick, perfect for pairing with coconut cream, pineapple juice and plenty of ice for a spiced pina colada.