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Shellback Spiced rum

Shellback Spiced

United States | Spiced

6.2/10
27 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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Franklin Fraitus ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 27 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

I rated it a 6, because this spiced rum is smooth and flavorful enough to drink straight, the only way I drink rum. I find many spiced rums to be impossible to enjoy straight. In this case, the spiced flavor to is minimal, and, therefore quite acceptable. As a cheap rum, this one is quite pleasant and fits the age old requirement of "cheap-but-good" really well.

Ryan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 1 rating
Posted over 8 years ago

Distributors of Minnesota have stopped getting it but I will tell you there is no other comparison . Sad to see it go and when they still sell Ron Diaz crap

Thomas McClure ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 16 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Do you enjoy Captain Morgan, Sailor Jerry, or any other sweet, spiced rum out there? If so, this rum is going to be for you! It is cheaper ($15 or less for a 5th, depending on the liquor store, I pay $12 for mine). It is very smooth when mixed. I cannot drink many things straight anymore, thanks to a several year binge... This rum mixes well with Sprite Zero and a splash of sour mix. I find it comparable in taste (when mixed) to Captain Private Stock, but this is much cheaper. Captain also gives me heart burn after a few drinks, and this does not. It isn't overly strong on the "alcohol" smell, and does well to keep you buzzed. Be careful though, because it mixes so well, you can drink your share very quickly, and it will sneak up on you. Happened to a friend of mine during poker night. One moment, he was tipsy (like the rest of us), the next, he passed out while he was talking. Kind of funny looking back.

Felipe P ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 70 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Was surprised at the quality, expected less actually. Pretty smooth with lots of molasses and the spices hinting at the end. Easily replaces Captain Morgan spiced.

ShadowDragon ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 31 ratings
Posted 11 months ago

I haven't tried this rum in a couple of years, and I have tried many rums since, but I have fond memories of mixing cocktails with this. Unfortunately, I cannot find it anywhere around where I live. For now, I stick to my nostalgia and award it an 8. No other rum that calls itself "spiced rum" has come close to this one for me.

carl ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 77 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Decent mixer, spiced rum with a hint of vanilla. Nothing special, but affordable.

RummyDog ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 48 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Tonightโ€™s Rum, Shellback Caribbean Spiced Rum from the wonderful Modesto California. I know, a US Rum? Well itโ€™s reported to be made from the finest Caribbean sugar cane. This light colored Rum is soft on the nose, no strong overpowering Rum scent. Itโ€™s primarily vanilla, caramel and hint of orange. Itโ€™s mild on the tongue but a little hot on the roof of the month. The orange and caramel notes come through a bit more after as it makes it into your tummy. The finish returns to vanilla and has a little burn. Itโ€™s quite pleasant and a fair Rum to serve neat. It would also be a good addition to a tart fruit juice. 7 out of 10

wolfpack21643 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 16 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

Its a tasty rum that has a strong vanilla finish. It is great as a mixer with Coke Zero. Seems to be hard to find. I am a Shellback (US Navy equatorial crossing 1992 Pacific Ocean) and bought this as a bar display rum. It was better than expected.

Border Rum Guy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 69 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

It just had such a harsh taste that I missed they enjoyment of its flavor. On the other hand if its cheap enough its viable mixer.

Handsome Alex ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 91 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

It smells more fruity than spicy, which was surprising, but not a lot of flavor. A little vanilla, a little rum, and a bit of alcohol. Not for drinking straight, but could easily go in a coke or ginger ale.

Tom ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 230 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Low end spiced rum that is better than some more expensive ones out there. $15 gets you a nice tasting rum with the flavors you'd expect such as vanilla, caramel, baking spices, butterscotch and some oakiness. Dried fruits and nuts also unveil themselves to the palate.




Brand Details

Name: Spiced
Type: Shellback
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No