Captain Morgan original spiced rum Captain Morgan original spiced rum Rums are generally made by fermenting sugar cane byproducts such as molasses with water, the addition of yeast to this mixture will cause fermentation. They are then distilled, making a clear or straw colored liqueur, ranging in proof between 80 and 150. All rums are then aged in barrels formerly used to age whiskey or bourbon, anywhere from 1 to 30 years. In the case of dark rums, caramel coloring is sometimes added.
Spiced rums have other flavorings added such as cinnamon and cloves.
In the case of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, this is a golden rum in which both of these flavors and scents are predominant. Sons Ltd. When opening the bottle of Captain Morgan you get a wonderfully sweet and spicy scent. Hints of cinnamon, cloves and vanilla rise out of the bottle and caress your nose. While this rum is a 70 proof liqueur, the sweetness and spice certainly cover a bit of the alcohol taste. This is an excellent mixer for cola s, giving you a vanilla coke taste along with the cinnamon and clove.