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Kraken (Independent Bottler)

Heavily spiced rum built for mixing, not meditation

  • Cheap, reliable cocktail mixer
  • Bold clove and vanilla spicing
  • Distinctive bottle and branding

Kraken sits at the opposite end of the spectrum from most bottlers on RumX. Rather than chasing single casks or terroir, it’s a Caribbean-sourced blend loaded with spice, vanilla and caramel colouring, sold in a distinctive black bottle with kraken artwork. The brand leans hard on presentation and shelf appeal, and its core Black Spiced Rum is aimed squarely at cola, ginger beer and easy sipping.

The community view is split and honest about it. Across 1,360 reviews the median lands at 5.2/10, and opinions swing from “perfect with 7up” to genuine disgust at how sweet and artificial it tastes neat. Several members treat it as a functional mixer or baking ingredient rather than something to nose seriously.

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As of July 2026

Community score
5.2/10
ratings
1,360
bottles catalogued
21
available to buy now
9

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How the crew scored it Kraken

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 5.2 sits in the “Average” band. 14% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 49% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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Vanilla Coffee Cinnamon Chocolate

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Vanilla Sweet Cinnamon Chocolate
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Rating guide

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict. Here's what each band means.

9.0–10.0 Excellent Stash as many as you can afford. Tell no one.
8.0–8.9 Very good Bank a backup. Tell everyone you meet.
7.0–7.9 Good Buy one and recommend it to your friends.
6.0–6.9 Pleasant Solid, super glad I drank it.
5.0–5.9 Average Totally acceptable.
4.0–4.9 Drinkable Not vocally complaining.
3.0–3.9 Poor Wish I was drinking something else.
2.0–2.9 Very poor Nothing nice to say.
1.0–1.9 Unpleasant No, that's not for me.
0.1–0.9 Inedible Pour it out.