Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum | Price, Recipes and Alternatives

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is priced between $12.99 – $16.99 for a 750ml bottle. It first appeared on store shelves in 1983.

This rum’s alcohol content is about 35%. It is distilled directly in Jamaica, and then transported to England, where it is aged for at least 2 years.

How does it taste like? Captain Morgan spiced rum has notes of dried fruit, spices, chocolate, vanilla and honey.

In 2019, Captain Morgan sold more than 11.9 million cases, making it the third largest selling rum worldwide. It is owned by Diageo, which also owns brands like Johnnie Walker, Dom Perignon by Moet and Chandon, Ketel One and Tanqueray.

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Cocktails

1. Cuba Libre

2 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
4 oz Coca Cola
½ oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Lime wedges for garnish

>> Preparation steps here

2. Mojito

2 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
3/4 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice
7 mint leaves
2 teaspoons fine white sugar
Lime wedges for garnish
Soda to top off

>> Preparation steps here

3. Caipirinha

Juice from 1/2 lime
1½ to 2½ teaspoons superfine sugar (adjust to taste)
2 oz. rum
Ice cubes

Partially juice out your lime in a glass. Then add the sugar and lime into the glass and muddle gently to squeeze more juice out. Add the rum and stir well. Top up with plenty of crushed ice and serve.

4. Pina Colada

2 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
1 oz. Coconut cream
4-5 Chunks of fresh pineapple
1 Cherry to garnish
Crushed ice

Add all ingredients except garnish into a blender with some crushed ice. Blend on high speed until pineapple pieces break down. Serve in a hurricane glass with cherry as garnish.

Comparison with Spiced Rums

Below we compare spiced rums with Captain Morgan Original Spiced, which has an average price of $16. We rate this rum 5/10.

The spiced rum with the best price/quality ratio is Bayou from Louisiana. It maybe $5 to $7 more expensive than Oakheart, Captain Morgan or Sailor Jerry rums, but it is well worth its cost.

1. Bacardi Oakheart Smooth Spiced Rum – $11

Rating: 6/10

As with many of Bacardi’s rum varieties, Oakheart feels like it was born with Coca-Cola in mind. Specifically, Oakheart pairs “just okay” with a cola because it has just enough vanilla and spice notes to create a some character, but not too much to cover up other notes.

Otherwise this spiced rum is not worth its money. You can read here about Bacardi rum price/quality comparison with other rums.

2. Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Navy Rum – $15

Rating: 6/10

Sailor Jerry’s differs from the vanilla flavor monotony on the spiced rum market. It has notes of cherry and caramel that combine with background vanilla, some cinnamon and traces of nutmeg. Like Captain Morgan and Bacardi Oakheart, Sailor Jerry is ideal as a cocktail mixer, as long as the bartender makes sure that the rum supports the cocktail. Definitely not a sipping rum.

3. Kraken Black Spiced Rum – $18

Rating: 6.5/10

The Kraken Black is a flavored rum that has intense chocolate and caramel flavors. It an aromatic blend of several Caribbean distillates that is suitable for mixed drinks.

It is quite sweet and has many flavors. So, to a limited extent, it can be enjoyed neat.

4. Bayou Spiced Rum – $20

Rating: 8.5/10

This American rum, can easily compete with the Caribbean competition. The Bayou Spiced rum has a warm, spicy and pleasantly sweet, powerful yet balanced taste. The addition of spices gives it even more expressiveness and finesse. Perhaps this rum benefits from the fact that it is produced with great attention in small batches.

5. Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum – $24

Rating: 7/10

Captain Morgan’s Private Stock is supposed to represent something high quality in its portfolio. While it certainly is a clear winner among its brothers, it is nothing great as a spiced rum for its price. Why? Mostly because it is too sweet.

Otherwise, it is full of notes of vanilla and caramel, with hints of oak and fruits.

6. Brinley Gold Shipwreck Spiced Rum – $24

Rating: 8/10

Brinley is a family company based on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts that originally specialized in flavored rum. And its spiced rum is an award-winning blend. The starting point is a four-year-old Guyana rum matured in oak barrels. The natural flavors of the rum include Madagascar vanilla, cloves, nutmeg and orange peel.

7. Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum – $28

Rating: 8/10

Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum is made by the St. Lucia Distillers Group of Companies. It’s multifaceted and balanced aroma has been awarded several international prizes. The rum base is stored in bourbon barrels for several years, giving it a special touch. The flavoring ingredients include coconut, clove, vanilla, allspice, citrus peel and the bark of the Richeria grandis tree that is found in the Caribbean.

Prices

Below we will list the cost of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum from stores across USA.