Name: Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum
Brand: Kraken
Price: 30.75 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum taste like?

Accepted Answer

Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum is characterised by Chocolate, Vanilla, Toasted, Yeasty, Sweaty notes. Kraken blends Caribbean rums infused with dark roast coffee and a complex spice recipe—cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and caramel—to create an aromatic, coffee-forward spirit. The infusion approach deliberately bridges rum's natural sweetness with coffee's bitter compounds. This works best over ice or in cocktails where the coffee character can anchor sweeter mixers.

Question 2

Is Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum sweet?

Accepted Answer

Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum has some sweetness (63/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum is approachable and a great starting point. Its Chocolate, Vanilla, Toasted character makes it accessible at 40% ABV.

Question 5

Is Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum costs £30.75 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum is enjoyable neat at 40% ABV. A few drops of water can also help open up the nose and soften the finish.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum?

Accepted Answer

Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum?

Accepted Answer

Serve Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum similar to Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum and Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Vanilla, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old costs £36.5 vs £30.75 for Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum.

Question 11

Is Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum similar to Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum and Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) share a similar flavour profile (Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Speyside & Lowland - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) (Old Bottling) costs £36.52 vs £30.75 for Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum.

Question 12

How does Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum compare to TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)?

Accepted Answer

Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum and TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Kraken Black Roast Coffee Rum is sweet and approachable, while TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is known for Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Nutty notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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