I am a firm believer that Captain Morgan Black is the product Captain Morgan Original tried to live up to but fell short of ho-hum boring. The original offering leaves you yearning for more spicy to match that of the Kracken‘s, Cruzan 9’s, Lash’s and Black Beard’s of the world. While “original” has been around forever and is the go-to spirit with coke it falls way short of the flavorful experience of the newer brands.
Then arrives Black from Captain Morgan and life indeed changes in the field of spiced rums. This product, modestly priced between around USD $18 and USD $25 depending on US region and tax situation, brings in a killer spice that reminds me of the holidays. This is like the Christmas spiced rum bread winner of the world because it seems to bring lightly muted notes of peppermint along with some oak-like coffee flavor in a medium bodied little bundle.
Captain Morgan looks to indulge the phrase: Once you go black… you know how it ends.
21 Comments
Francois
May 3, 2012 at 1:07 pmI think the main problem with ice is the fact than you can’t control the amount of water there’s in the glass. When I have a good scotch or cognac, I poor about 1oz and it takes me about one hour to empty my glass. With ice, my drink would be wasted after after about 30 minutes. I’m sorry if I bothered you with my comment last time :/
I was thinking about purchasing a bottle of rum next week, maybe I’ll try Captain Morgan 🙂 But I was wondering, is Myers good stuff ? Thats pretty bad 151 is not available in my country.
dschommer
May 3, 2012 at 2:19 pmYou did not bother me, it’s just when I get the same comment on youtube by 10 different people that don’t bother to read the comments before them and respond with the exact same thing 🙂
When I drink my whiskey/scotch “on the rocks” I use a round piece of ice that melts slowly over time because it’s got such a large surface area. As for Myers, I’ll have to go re-check. I had a bottle of Meyer’s Dark rum around here, but for the life of me I can’t find it. I thought we used it for our dark rum tasting on AlcoholsByVolume.com but I seem to be at a loss…
Francois
May 3, 2012 at 3:48 pmI never read youtube comments, this website’s way better 🙂
You mean you use a kind of ice ball ? Isn’t it hard and annoying to drink with such a large piece of ice in the glass ?
Damn, there’s dozens of great rums, I heard Myers is great for tiki drinks.
dschommer
May 3, 2012 at 3:57 pmWell, the more popular video’s on youtube (30k+ views) tend to have the meanest comments as the douchebag level goes up as more viewers hit the video 🙂
The ice takes up almost the entire glass, but I’ve never noticed it being annoying, it fits so well it doesn’t roll out and hit you in the face. Considering I’ve never even thought of it being an annoyance that tells me it must not be annoying. Next time I’ll be more conscious of it and see if I notice it getting in the way.
It’s also way fun to pour the liquid right over the top and have it slide around into the glass, it’s chilled almost immediately 🙂
Francois
May 4, 2012 at 12:17 pmLiquid cocaine, first comment : ” why dont you rename your channel to alcoholics ” 😀
Even when the piece of ice gets smaller, it doesn’t roll out ?
Gantz
May 25, 2012 at 11:45 pmGreat. Vid just got a bottle of black the flavor really last good stuff! 🙂
dschommer
May 25, 2012 at 11:59 pmNice! Glad you like it, it’s pretty good compared to its “dad” 🙂
Gantz
May 26, 2012 at 2:52 amHave you done a review on Pyrat rum it’s good to but as for black rum this is tops for me kraken is second
dschommer
May 26, 2012 at 10:49 amNo Pyrat yet, I wanted to give Patrón’s rum company a chance, just keep forgetting. I can’t get ’em to send us anything to review so I have to go hunt it down.
Gantz
May 27, 2012 at 12:52 amWell I hope you can it’s good another good rum is Plantation Rum Barbados it’s hard for me to get. It’s really got a good taste
Chateau
June 7, 2012 at 12:32 pmStill the best by far Spiced Rum for the money is Sailor Jerry’s. 92 proof for only $15. So smooth straight you don’t even want to add cola. give it a try. Pyrat is also a great dark rum straight.
Dennis
July 4, 2012 at 10:30 amDon’t forget the international Captain Morgan Black Label which isn’t available in the US or Canada.
Josh
September 17, 2012 at 12:05 amThis is about as high you can go in alcohol content and still enjoy the drink.
Theroha
September 19, 2012 at 11:47 pmCaptain Morgan Black was my first rum and first spirit. I’ve tried tequilas, whiskeys, scotch, and liqueurs; I even bought some quality Appleton Estates rum recently. The only thing that I’ve tried that matches the strong, bold flavors of Captain Black has been my various liqueurs. Maybe my taste buds are just a little muted and unable to pick up the subtleties of the finer spirits, but I love how this stuff isn’t afraid to yell out, “Here I am!!! Can you taste that?!?! It’s vanilla!!! Hold on!!! Here comes some caramel now!!!”
dschommer
September 19, 2012 at 11:54 pmworthy assessment, things that scream out are some of the more popular ones as well
Dennis
September 28, 2012 at 9:39 pmI have to disagree with this review. First off, Captain’s Original does not fall short when compared to Black, it’s the same flavor with a lot more alcohol! IMO, the original taste much better and smoother, I tend to use Black only when mixing ie; buttered rum, rum and coke, Jamaican Sunset and so on… However, to be honest The Captain just doesn’t really do it for me, my preference is Sailor Jerry. Sailor Jerry has a GREAT taste and the kick to make it a worth while rum. Another great spiced rum I enjoy when I’m not really looking for the kick is Cruzan 9… it has a nice smooth vanilla flavor. Enjoy and drive safe;)
dschommer
September 28, 2012 at 9:53 pmThanks for writing in Dennis. You don’t have to agree with our assessment, I’m cool with that. I just find original spiced rum lacking in so many dynamics, it’s as closed to spiced water as I’ve ever tasted since having Black and about five other spiced rums from Cruzan 9 to Blackbeard. Not too huge on sailor jerry’s, not bad, just not my favorite.
Og
April 5, 2013 at 2:38 amTried to reproduce Black starting from Appleton VX.
Vanilla (fresh, lots)
Cinnamon
Ginger
allspice
nutmeg
orange peel
Anise (liiiiittle bit)
and something roasted or woody enough to compensate for the aging (used 2 grains of coffee)
Still lacked the caramel part of the equation. Tried molasses, brown sugar, even flambeing a part and putting it back in, always fell short of the real deal. Somehow the sweet fermented cinnamon bun like flavor kept evading me. Until 2 days ago FLASH!!! BAM!!!! Strike of genius!
Dumped in half a cup of raisins same, same of dried figs = awesome. Now it’s just a matter to play with dried currants, figs, maybe dates, and have some fun.
Pat Halstead
September 11, 2013 at 12:55 pmTo add to the conversation, we have Blackheart locally. It is a spiced rum, but despite its name, not a dark rum. It has a strong Dr. Pepper profile which may be good or bad but no argument about price, being as much as $5/fifth less than Tattoo or Sailor Jerry. I also would suggest Cruzan’s Black Strap, a personal favorite.
Thatgirl
September 18, 2013 at 3:00 amHi Derrick, I’m wondering if you could create an easy, delicious, make ahead recipe inspired by Mudder’s Milk as featured in the episode Jaynestown of Joss Whedon’s tv show Firefly. I’m hosting a “shindig” in a few weeks and would love to have little 8oz mason jars on ice, ready to serve. I’d be grateful for the help. Thanks!
dschommer
October 2, 2013 at 12:31 pmProbably not, I’ve not really had to the time to create every recipe we’ve had requested (usually we get like 3 to 10 a week). I just don’t have those type of resources handy.