Barti Ddu Spiced

Not really a rum now is it? Loads of vanilla, very very sweet, syrupy.

I received this for Christmas. Technically Varti Ddu Rum is a liqueur blend of fine Caribbean rum, with wonderful hints of vanilla, spiced and orange. The extra secret ingredient is a subtle infusion of Pembrokeshire laver seaweed, known as Welshman's caviar.

It's also has a cool back story too - it's inspired by a famous Pembrokeshire Pirate, 'Barti Ddu', or Black Bart.

This rum is great both over ice or as a mixer (apple juice or coke) - the spice is subtle, yet warming and really tasty , definitely one to go for if you see it around.

Drank with a mix of Pepsi Max, truly fantastic. Would recommend.

Less overly sweet than other spiced rums, the seaweed is a very different taste, but very pleasurable.

Very sweet and the vanilla flavour is a bit overpowering, my wife said it smelt like cake.

Very light, was nice neat & with coke, can definitely taste the vanilla

A delicious shot of yum
Lovely and smooth with a warm deep flavour

A smooth blend of Caribbean rum and the most delicate selection of spices and flavourings. Perfect with a ginger beer!

The rum pours a deep gold, almost light brown, in colour. Aroma is sweet with vanilla and clove, with a hint of alcohol when swirled around the glass. Flavour is sweet with orange, vanilla and spices. I don't think I can distinguish the Laver seaweed out from other spiced rum that don't have it in, but I'd probably notice if it wasn't there. The rum is of a great quality to drink neat, but I'm quite partial to having it with a ginger beer too.