Siesta Key Spiced

I’m not much for spiced rum. A friend of mine brought a bottle of this back for me as a gift. It is very different from the usual Captain Morgan’s or other standard selling spiced rums. Very subtle and tasty, not sweet or harsh. Now I’d like to try other offerings from Siesta Key!

This is the only spiced rum I drink. As a sipping rum, it has just the right amount of spice.

If you want an interesting tropical flavor, try a 50-50 mix with Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum.

This is also a great rum to use when making Coquito (Puerto Rican no-egg eggnog).

Confession: Captain Morgan's Spiced was the only spiced rum I'd had before this. The difference is noticeable. I stopped drinking the Captain's Spiced because regular rum tastes better to me.

With that in mind, when I first tasted Siesta Key Spiced I was surprised. I could taste actual spices. Cinnamon and clove is mostly what I taste, though now that I know honey is used I can detect that as well. I couldn't quite put my finger on that flavor.

I prefer to mix my liquor so I can make drinks last (I'm not good at sipping). So far it's gone well with Sprite, Ginger Ale, Ginger Ale with a squirt of Grenadine (not Great, but not bad, either), Cranberry Cocktail, CranApple, and mulled apple cider (sinuses and sore throat get put in check with apple cider mulled with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice). I saw someone tried it with Diet A&W Root Beer - I don't think I am that brave! I'd skip Coca Cola as well. If there is a pumpkin drink somewhere this would pair nicely.

Over ice or in a heated drink I'm almost always up for a sit down with this guy.

This rum has the most pronounced nutmeg flavor that I have ever tried. However, knowing what I know about the aftermath effects of nutmeg, I would not even think of drinking too much of this. A common practice on Caribbean party boats is to add lots of nutmeg to high proof rum punch. Everyone is very happy at the end of the trip and the tips flow more easily into the buckets with the tour guides grinning from ear to ear. And the next day, all of those party animals are all sick as can be with king hell headaches.

This is indeed one very tasty and unique spiced rum. Just be careful on over doing it. It can be sipped neat, on the rocks, or in very exotic tropical drinks that do not include sodas.

Update a few days later: Both the positive and negative effects of the nutmeg have been obliterated by whatever secret this distiller knows. I doubt that honey is the secret, but it certainly takes away from the tropical flavors, so I now dock it one point.

Smooth and sweet with honey. A touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, but easy to drink neat. Soft sweet finish, enjoyable in the mouth. It got a bit cloying on my second glass, but if you like honey, then this is quite tasty.

Tasty spiced rum from Florida. Very good choice especially for low $$ . Strong pumpkin spices along with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Finished with some vanilla and honey. Sweet but not overly sweet and still maintains a natural taste unlike some spiced rums. I still prefer Brinley Shipwreck Gold but this is most definitely worth keeping on hand .

In the Mouth 50/60

Nice spiced rum. Good flavor. Didn’t enjoy as a sipping rum, but really liked with some A&W Diet Root Beer.

This was pretty good stuff. It's easy on the nose and tastes great. Not much burn very smooth and can be enjoyed neat or mixed. Picked this up while visiting Siesta Key and really enjoy having this in my collection.

Spiced rums are supposed to be dark and brooding, with an excessively vast spice bouquet that works together with a high proof to beat your tastebuds into submission! They're dominated by vanilla, added molasses and most improtantly: alcohol!
Meanwhile you've got this little pansey over here, sitting at 35% and boasting no components any fiercer than a cinnamon graham cracker. It feels watery, and carries a dainty sweetness from added honey. It feels watery, with some spices doing a nice little ballet in your mouth, which then gather around the (tiny) fire to discuss their feelings...
As if this wasn't made clear, this is a super pleasant rumOH GOSH NO I mean this rum is weak, and light, and is perfect for adding a spice kick to your drinksDANG IT! It can't even ramp up your cocktails ABV while adding some depthGAHH! Ok, the jig is up... This is far and away the most friendly and tasty of the spiced rums I've had! This stuff is a steal at only $25, and it is so darn drinkable!

For something that is local to the Sarasota area it is really good