10 Best Best Dark Rum

EXCEPTIONALLY SMOOTH SIPPING RUM – Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is a truly exquisite and luxurious sipping rum created at the foot of the Andes Mountains in Venezuela

INDEPENDENT, FAMILY-OWNED, SUSTAINABLE DISTILLERY– Family-owned, Diplomático has been producing the highest quality rums from a combination of sugar cane honey and molasses since 1959. Diplomático controls its production process from field to bottle with a care for the local environment and people and has been awarded for its sustainable distillery

EXPERTLY CRAFTED WITH PASSION AND CARE – Diplomático’s identity is forged on a commitment to quality and putting passion and heart into crafting exquisite rums. Reserva Exclusiva is created from a blend of 20% light rums and 80% heavy pot still rums, aged in oak casks for up to 12 years. This gives it its rich velvety texture and a moreish quality that makes it the perfect after dinner sipper

Note: Due to supply issues with our bottle supplier, we are not currently shipping the black bottles as seen in some of our images. Bottles shipped will be clear, as shown in main product image. We hope to have our distinct black bottles back in stock soon, but the spirit inside is the same flavourful rum we know you love!

Island Born, Fearless Spirit: Crafted on the Hebridean Isle of Barra, our Scottish spiced rum captures the adventurous spirits of our island home. Infused with hand-selected botanicals including our signature Carrageen seaweed, coconut, cardamom and orange.

Our Family Distillery: Infused, bottled and labelled with passion at our family-owned distillery on Scotland's Isle of Barra. Every bottle of Island Dark Rum is a labour of love, where each small batch is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Perfect Serve: Enjoy our botanical rum neat or over ice as a sipping rum. Prefer a rum mixer? Pour a measure over ice, top with a premium cola, garnish with fresh lime for a refreshing Barra twist on the classic Cuba Libre. Or get creative and make your own rum infused cocktails!

Custom-Designed Vessel: Our bespoke bottle of rum is produced from 52% recycled glass, making each one unique, just like the characters of Barra. 100% plastic free and recyclable, our new bottle design is also 17% lighter and manufactured 382 miles less than our previous supplier, helping our Family Distillery's carbon footprint.

Award-Winning Rum: Our small batch dark spice rum has been recognised for it's exceptional quality, distinct flavour profile and excellence in packaging. With multiple awards, join the rum lovers who have already discovered the bold taste that Barra Distillers Island Dark Rum offers.

REMIUM HAWKSBILL CARIBBEAN RUM: We bring together the best rums from Guyana and Trinidad, charged with a distinctive combination of spices for an authentic, award-winning taste

DRINK RUM, SAVE TURTLES: We've partnered with the Barbados Sea Turtle Project to donate 10% of our profits to support the protection of critically endangered Hawksbill turtles

SMOOTH SIPPING RUM OR MAKE A RUM PUNCH COCKTAIL MIX: Sweet vanilla flavours combine with toasted nutmeg, cinnamon and raisin, with a hint of cardamom and sea salt

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED: Our spiced rum's fruity flavours are made using fruit that would have otherwise gone to waste, to help us on our conservation and sustainability mission

SIP ALCOHOLIC DRINKS RESPONSIBLY: Enjoy Hawksbill Caribbean Spiced Rum, 70cl, in moderation. 37.5% alcohol bottle. Pair with mixers or mix into cocktail drinks for the perfect party beverage

The Beast’s latest treasure has surfaced; The Kraken Dark Caramel and Sea Salt a flavour born of the maritime myths of the rugged Cornish coast

As legend has it, terrified smugglers, fearful of the curse of the mighty Kraken, stashed a trove of contraband in a remote cove, including crates of dark caramel and barrels of delicious Black Spiced Rum; Lost for centuries, these exotic riches were dashed together by time, and preserved amidst the cool breeze and crisp salt of the Cornish Sea

Modern adventurers recently retrieved this rare bounty of rum for fans of The Beast’s darkest delights - Will you be swift enough to seize your share?

The Kraken’s iconic bold, rich, black, and smooth rum is crafted from imported Caribbean rum and a secret blend of spices; Named for the beast of myth and legend, and housed in a replica of a Victorian flagon, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is an ode to the sea and its many mysteries

The Kraken Dark Caramel and Sea Salt is a rich infusion of Black Spiced Caribbean Rum, Dark Caramel, and a hint of Cornish sea salt; Plunge into an alluring toasted toffee aroma and a buttery vanilla finish - serve over ice for in hot chocolate for a luridly luxurious treat

The Kraken is an imported rum from the Caribbean blended with secret spices

Named for the sea beast of myth and legend, The Kraken is bold, rich, black and smooth

The largest shipment of Caribbean black spiced rum was said to be brought down by The Kraken

The rum was named in its honour, as it was as dark and mysterious as the beast’s ink The Kraken is housed in a replica of a Victorian flagon, which allowed the bottle to be hung up on board ships so it would not roll around and come to harm

Serve: The Perfect Storm The Kraken Rum over cubed ice, topped with fiery ginger beer and a squeeze of fresh lime

SMOOTH YET POWERFUL: With a 38% ABV, this dark, molasses-based rum offers a laminar smoothness complemented by a feisty, glowing finish that excites the palate.

A BALANCE OF SPICY & SWEET: Enjoy warm biscuit sweetness with bold notes of long pepper, fresh ginger, green peppercorns, and allspice for a fiery and flavourful taste

A SPICY TWIST FOR CLASSIC COCKTAILS: The perfect rum to enhance your favourite cocktails, Dark Matter Rum brings a bold, spicy kick, peppery notes, and a delightful warmth.

A STATEMENT GIFT FOR RUM LOVERS: With its stunning ruby/mahogany colour and stylish 70cl bottle, Scotland’s first molasses-based rum is the ideal gift for rum enthusiasts on any occasion.

FULL-BODIED AND VERSATILE FLAVOUR: Simply pour Dark Matter Rum over ice, add ginger beer or ale, and garnish with a slice of burnt or fresh orange for a warming and indulgent signature serve.

INSPIRED BY SCIENCE: Crafted by pioneers, Dark Matter Rum is a truly distinctive spirit; driven by curiosity, experimentation, and the pursuit of flavour.

18-year old ultra-premium, 40% ABV full bodied dark rum

Sugar-free rum, sustainably produced with no artificial ingredients

Single Modernist Rum naturally aged in bourbon barrels for 18 years

A secret family recipe passed down through five generations

Exquisite aroma with notes of nuts and caramel and a flavor of intense vanilla and spices

UNIQUE FEATURES - Crafted in Guatemala, Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva is an expression of patience, richness and quality created by Master Blender Lorena Vásquez

HOW IT’S MADE - Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva is an ultra-premium rum that instead of molasses, uses the virgin honey, which is obtained from the first pressing of the sugar cane. The casks used in the ageing of Zacapa Rum were previously used to age American whiskies and wines from Jerez and Pedro Ximénez

TASTING NOTES - Wonderfully intricate with honeyed butterscotch, spiced and raisined fruit, showcasing the complexity of its unique ageing process

BRAND HISTORY - Crafted in Zacapa’s famous 'House Above the Clouds', at an altitude of 2,300 meters in Guatemala

SERVE - Enjoy Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva neat, over a large ice cube, or elevate classic rum cocktails such as an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Espresso Martini or in a highball with Tonic water and a lime wheel

OCCASION - Ideal for special celebrations, casual gatherings, or simply savouring on a quiet evening

GIFTING - Indulge in Ron Zacapa’s exquisite rum, a luxurious gift for holiday gatherings