Depth Charge Spiced Rum, 70cl - 40% ABV Spiced Rum with Cinnamon and Vanilla Notes for the Ultimate Rum Cocktails - Rum Blended and Bottled in the UK

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Jamaica is perhaps one of the most prolific rum nations today, with its own unique style. Prior to distillation, the molasses are typically allowed to ferment for a great length of time. This is then followed by distillation in pot stills. The result is intensity and body, often with notes of tropical fruit and banana. Appleton Estate and Wray and Nephew are superlative examples.

In the French Caribbean islands, however, sugarcane juice (sometimes called sugarcane honey) is used instead of molasses. Countries like Martinique and Guadeloupe are famed for producing spirit distilled from sugarcane juice, known as rhum agricole - French for 'agricultural rum'. The spirit is often made in a way that more closely resembles the distillation of some of the famous French brandies, such as Cognac or Armagnac, and results in a spirit typically around 40-50% ABV, or higher in the case of overproof rum. Younger varieties often exude a tangy, herbal flavour, whilst the aged varieties (often matured in Cognac casks) will offer up subtlety and complexity, just like any fine aged spirit. This alluring, limited-edition design showcases a tactile and incandescent bottle, containing Crystal Head’s Original super-premium vodka. It represents the purity of a human bone skull, encapsulating it as a symbol of life, reflecting power and enlightenment. At the core of this Darkness expression is an eight-year-old single malt Scotch whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Following that, the whisky is moved over to custom-made Oloroso sherry octave casks for at least three months. It's also non-chill filtered, bottled without any additional colouring, and unlike its Limited Edition cousins, is bottled in 70cl bottles. The name comes from an ancient seafaring tale, where there was once a formidable sailor who encountered a fierce mythological sea monster, which defeated it comprehensively. But then, something appeared to challenge the sea monster - it was Depth Charge! Or at least, some version of that story. You can see what they did there. Anyway, this expression is great served simply over ice with a good wedge of lime, and it should pair brilliantly with all those classic rum mixers we know and love.The Caribbean has been cultivated for sugar for centuries, and the various occupiers, be they Spanish, French or English, have their own terms for the spirit; Ron, Rhum and, of course, Rum, respectively. Many competing arguments exist as to the origins of the term "rum". The most convincing is that it is a shortened version of "rumbullion" – a word meaning great uproar and noise, and a good reminder of the often violent, dramatic history of rum. Other terms have existed, including "kill devil" which was used to describe spirit distilled from molasses. It’s a great story and you can enjoy your own Depth Charge served simply over ice with a good wedge of lime. It should pair brilliantly with all those classic rum mixers we all know and love! Depth Charges’ unique and powerful flavour profile is finished off with lashings of lime and mandarin.

Nose: Brown sugar, rich honey, old fashioned cola and a big burst of fresh citrus brightness, underpinned by baking spice warmth. Taking advantage of the increasing demand for spiced rum (sales up 35% between 2019-2020), Depth Charge is “Exploding with Flavour” – taking on the traditional spiced rum profile and dialling up the intensity. The creators of Depth Charge recommend using it for an Old Fashioned but I tried it with a few simple mixers to see how it fared. My favourite turned out to be a run and root beer - but that's just me! As far as British involvement with the spirit, there has always been a strong connection with the Royal Navy. Indeed, at one time the Navy afforded their sailors a half pint of rum as part of their daily ration. The rum was traded and export grew in large part because of the export possibilities that sea travel brought about.The kind of sugar used is one of the key differentiating factors in rum production. In the Spanish and British Antilles, for example, rum is traditionally distilled from molasses - a by-product of sugar production. The name comes from an ancient seafaring tale, where there was once a formidable sailor who encountered a fierce, mythological sea monster which defeated him comprehensively! But then something appeared to challenge the monster – it was Depth Charge! This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. The genius of Atom Labs lies in its ability to balance the unexpected with the familiar, ensuring that each new product is a journey of discovery for the palate. They've created a niche where anticipation and surprise go hand in hand, and the result is always a refreshing departure from the norm.

Atom Labs’ small yet highly creative team is continuously crafting what could be best described as the next major breakthrough in the spirits industry. Diligently concocting unique, fascinating and, often, downright weird drinks, their offerings include such instant-classics as Jaffa Cake Gin, Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey, and Central Galactic Spiced Rum. strong>Nose: Brown sugar, rich honey, old fashioned cola and a big burst of fresh citrus brightness, underpinned by baking spice warmth. Their Jaffa Cake Gin, for example, is a brilliant embodiment of their approach. It's a spirit that captures the essence of the beloved biscuit (or cake?), transforming it into an entirely new form that's both recognisable and novel. Similarly, Burnt Ends Blended Whiskey pays homage to the art of barbecue, offering a smoky, rich flavour profile that's as innovative as it is delightful. Other geographical factors come into play too, and some of the top rum-producing countries have attained their own unique style. The best Vodka in the universe! Outerspace Vodka is made from American corn and is distilled five times before being filtered through a 4-billion-year-old meteorite for a crisp, ultra-smooth vodka, that we’re sure you'll agree is out of this world. Line it up with your Crystal Head Onyx Vodka and Halloween heads will be spinning at the spooky sight!Barbados is another prime rum territory. One of the original islands to begin rum distillation, Barbadian rums are often superbly balanced, with deliciously aromatic tendencies. There are three main distilleries on the island (West Indies Rum Distillery, Mount Gay and Foursquare), and each makes use of pot stills. These are easy-drinking rums, with some of the longer-aged variants ( Doorly's XO, for example) working brilliantly as sipping spirits. Rum is such an evocative spirit. It transforms, transcends and instantly transports the drinker to the sun-washed shores of the West Indies; white sands, palm trees and blue seas. It always has a sense of joviality, in part thanks to its Caribbean origins, and also because of the unabashed decadence surrounding a libation made from sugar.