Captain Morgan Tattoo

Category: Spiced
Country: Puerto Rico
Aged: Unknown, likely 1 year
Alcohol: 35% (70 proof)
Availability: Everywhere
Price: $14-$18 (750 mL)

Appearance (0-5): 3
Aroma (0-25): 18
Taste (0-35): 26
Smoothness (0-10): 7
Body (0-5): 2
Overall Quality (0-20): 13
Machete Rating (0-100): 69

Notes: Immediately when the bottle is opened and Tattoo is poured, there is a noticable aroma of citrus, vanilla, and cherry. The liquid itself has a dark caramel color with a golden glow. There is a faint taste of general allspice with some warmth but little actual burn in the finish. Mixing is why it was created but it's not necessary as it's pretty good just on ice. A splash of coke, Dr. Pepper, or orange juice with a squeeze of lime (and/or lemon) makes a nice, easy-drinking cocktail. Or replace this in drinks where you use the Captain's original spiced rum for a different twist. This rum may not cater to all tastes - there are surely rum traditionalists who will consider this too much of a departure (and I'm honestly somewhat surprised I'm not one of them) - but those who enjoy infused rums will particularly appreciate the flavor and smoothness of Tattoo. I enjoy it, and always try to keep a bottle handy.

Reviewed: March 2007