The name of this rum brings out legends of the sea. The Kraken was a sea beast of myth and legend, a connotation that suits this strong, rich and black rum. Even the bottle is a reminder of the beast, the two glass handles mimic the eyes of the Kraken.

This Spiced Caribbean Rum has a thick caramel taste, it’s a wonderfully spiced liquor which goes brilliantly with coke (Krakencoke), or in a cocktail like a Perfect Storm: The Kraken poured over ice, topped with ginger beer and accompanied with a squeezed slice of lime.

The Kraken is 40%. It is distilled in Trinidad & Tobago from sweet molasses. It is then mixed with 14 spices including cinnamon, ginger and clove. It takes effort and time to make, and you can tell. It’s delicious.

It is a good, strong rum. I have only drank rum once before but this has changed my mind. Next time I’m out I’m having spiced rum. Everything about The Kraken is great, from the bottle, to the ad campaign, to the wonderful taste. It taste’s great neat for those who can take it, but I’ll be having it in cocktails, a lot.

RRP £22.99 for a 70cl bottle available mostly everywhere and online at thedrinkshop.co.uk