About Spiced Rum

About Spiced Rum
Spiced rum is a type of flavored rum that incorporates a variety of spice flavors. In the past, major industrial examples of spiced rum utilized a myriad of added flavor compounds, sugar and coloring. Today, many craft and high-quality examples are using more natural production methods, whole spice maceration, and a base of high-quality aged rum. Spices used may include ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, orange peel, bay, vanilla and more. This style of rum is typically best in mixed drinks, as a flavorful shooter or used as a versatile cocktail ingredient.

Top Picks for Spiced Rum

Bayou Spiced Rum
90 points
$20
Best Buy
There's an earthy and nutty quality to the vanilla and Rum flavors that will play especially well in coffee cocktails.
90 points $20 Best Buy
Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum
89 points
$29
A punchy spiced Rum to dial up your cocktail game.
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
89 points
A toasty and spicy Rum that you want to get cozy with by a fire.
Bacardi Spiced Rum
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Smells and tastes like the nectar from the flowers of a fictional Caramel Tree.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A sweet and mildly spicy Rum that is like birthday cake in your glass.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Especia Pilipinas Spiced Rum
87 points
$19
A solid example of a spiced Rum lead by a dominant vanilla note.
Bumbu Original Rum
87 points
$34.99
A rich, bold spiced rum with vivid banana cake flavors.
87 points $34.99
Canerock Spiced Rum
86 points
$34
A shot of birthday cake with a spicy twist on the finish.
Nusa Caña Spiced Island Rum
85 points
$20
Acts as the perfect base for a fruity and spicy Rum and coke.
Admiral Nelson’s Spiced Rum
85 points
$9
A nice vanilla flavored Rum for Rum and Cokes.