Kraken Black Spiced

This rum definitely has entertainment value, as evidenced by the marketing and the over-the-top nature of it. Indeed, it is almost difficult to criticize The Kraken is very sweet, with exaggerated caramel and vanilla notes, followed by a strong afterburn-- not surprising given that This rum is 94 proof. The Kraken is fun, but it is not smooth enough to be an enjoyable sipping experience. For the price, there are better choices, and if you like it, Black Magic is much cheaper and possibly better. With The Kraken, you're not paying for rum; you're paying for the brand.

Not a bad mixer rum, but not my cup of tea.
I had a strong finish which took over.

Great first thing over crunchy nut cornflakes. Not as good with pancakes mind you.

Full bodied flavor with a pleasant aroma. Comes packaged in a cool bottle complete with nautical beastie folklore. Not best reason to try it but worked out for me.

thanks for ruining my palette. If i could imagine what a dead squid tasted like, this would be it.

I could drink it straight but I would not want to. It's okay in a rum and coke but other than that it is strong, syrupy and lacks flavour. Much better stuff out there for the price. With all that said I have killed a kraken or two late on a Saturday night out.

No soy fan de los rones con especias, no lo compraría, no me gusto

Terrible tasting rum, but not sure what all the rage is with the younger set on this one.
Get what you pay for on this one

IMO one of the worst rums I have ever drunk. Tastes like an artificial sweet lolly water flavoured neutral spirit with strong vanilla and medicinal aftertaste. Way over priced in a pretty bottle. I would normally leave spirits I don't like much to decorate my bar shelves for a decade or so until drunk by others. This one was poured down the sink.

Too much spices, too far from a rum as I imagine it. It beats your taste nerves in your mouth to mash. I have to tried it as a mixing rum.