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Howland Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 30, 2006 Posts: 749 From: Folly Beach, SC--'Follynesia'
| Posted: 2009-11-04 4:23 pm  Permalink
http://www.krakenrum.com/
Love the website/ad/promo concept but these gimmicks don't always come with flavor....
Here's a random review.
http://www.drinkhacker.com/2009/11/03/review-the-kraken-black-spiced-rum/
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PiPhiRho Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1025 From: Redondo Beach
| Posted: 2009-11-05 12:01 am  Permalink
Interesting website. Lots about the namesake beast, but virtually nothing about the rum. This could be a bad sign.
And what is with all the spiced rum lately? Since when did rum need a gimmick?
 
 
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arriano Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 1434 From: San Diego
| Posted: 2009-11-05 08:49 am  Permalink
And the three cocktail recipes it offers are a rum & Coke, rum & energy drink, and rum & ginger ale. I have a strong feeling that a lot more trouble and creativity went into the web site than the rum.
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MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 9019 From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2009-11-05 09:22 am  Permalink
Very entertaining website 
 
 
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Swanky Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5297 From: Hapa Haole Hideaway, TN
| Posted: 2009-11-05 09:48 am  Permalink
Free samples through the site. I think the Missus signed us up for one.
 
 
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Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5857 From: CaliTikifornia
| Posted: 2009-11-05 10:04 am  Permalink
I like the look of the bottle , buy that's irreverent as well.
Swank, I can't find that free sample offer. ?
 
 
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Howland Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 30, 2006 Posts: 749 From: Folly Beach, SC--'Follynesia'
| Posted: 2009-11-05 10:33 am  Permalink
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On 2009-11-05 00:01, PiPhiRho wrote:
Interesting website. Lots about the namesake beast, but virtually nothing about the rum. This could be a bad sign.
And what is with all the spiced rum lately? Since when did rum need a gimmick?
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Somewhere (in the review, I think) it's mentioned that it is a product of Trinidad and/or Tobago. Gimmicks shouldn't be necessary, but they can be fun. Look at the Sailor Jerry phenom.
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Howland Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 30, 2006 Posts: 749 From: Folly Beach, SC--'Follynesia'
| Posted: 2009-11-05 10:35 am  Permalink
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On 2009-11-05 08:49, arriano wrote:
And the three cocktail recipes it offers are a rum & Coke, rum & energy drink, and rum & ginger ale. I have a strong feeling that a lot more trouble and creativity went into the web site than the rum.
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I think this rum, if any count, would definitely be a 'sipper', maybe a little water w/it. I don't think I would mix it.
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Howland Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 30, 2006 Posts: 749 From: Folly Beach, SC--'Follynesia'
| Posted: 2009-11-05 10:38 am  Permalink
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On 2009-11-05 10:04, Unga Bunga wrote:
I like the look of the bottle , buy that's irreverent as well.
Swank, I can't find that free sample offer. ?
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I didn't see the free samps either Tim. I have noticed they changed the website a bit since the first time I saw it (Mrs. Swanky sent me the link a few days ago). The free poster offer is now 'coming soon' and the book doesn't work now. Hmmmmm.
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bewarethe151 Tiki Centralite
Joined: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 93 From: Los Angeles, CA
| Posted: 2009-11-05 11:57 am  Permalink
It's pretty good. Think heavy bodied Navy style rum with a flavored profile that is abundant in cherry, chocolate, molasses, and spice. As different as Kilo Kai is to rest of this Rum Nation, Krakken is set apart from all others, tastewise. It's a high-end mixer. Neat, it does not offend, though.
 
 
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Professor Pineapple Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 18, 2007 Posts: 69 From: Manchester CT
| Posted: 2009-11-05 12:41 pm  Permalink
I'll definitely pick this up if I ever see it, just for the display value. I did that with Sailor Jerry and was pleasantly surprised! VooDoo, not so much.
 
 
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arriano Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 1434 From: San Diego
| Posted: 2009-11-05 2:02 pm  Permalink
Dr. Bamboo reviews it along with other spiced rums and gives it good marks:
http://drbamboo.blogspot.com/2009/09/un-review-spiced-rum-summit-part-1.html
 
 
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Hakalugi Site Administrator
Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3431 From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2009-11-16 10:47 pm  Permalink
I tried it. I like it. I usually avoid spiced rums, but hey, this one is 94 proof! So I just had to give it a shot.
BTW, the free poster and free book links are now active on their website. Get 'em while you can!
 
 
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alohacurrent Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 238 From: Sacramento
| Posted: 2009-11-19 3:41 pm  Permalink
This is very enjoyable rum especially at the price point (approx. $17). This isn't the clove-y, nutmeg-y spiced rum. It reminds me a lot of Gosling's. Chocolate, leather, tobacco and huge molasses and the bottle is very cool to boot. 94 proof, island strength baby!
 
 
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Blowfish Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 158 From: Hula-ifornia
| Posted: 2009-11-19 4:20 pm  Permalink
Like most of you guys I avoid spiced rums... I saw it at my local BevMo and compulsively bought the only bottle on the shelf. I think it is a very complex, very sip-able rum. I taste coffee, caramel, vanilla... it is good. Well worth the asking price.
 
 
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