The team say that: "Charlie’s Chopper Clean Cut has a uniquely zesty and warm taste profile - peppered with exceptionally clean flavour hits. We unexpectedly found this smelt of candy floss and sponge cake, with a slightly synthetic tropical note to it. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ.

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But with so many options to choose from, finding the best spiced rum can be a headache – and not just because of all the drinking you’ll be doing. Even if that was the case a hundred years ago, it certainly isn’t true today, and you should throw away any negative preconceptions you might have. While it might not be the most sophisticated rum on this list, Old J Pineapple is a delicious tipple that’s ideal for parties.

Sly Dog might have only launched in 2020, but it’s already picked up silver at both the World Rum Awards and London Spirits Competition in 2021. Madagascan vanilla and Peruvian cacao adds a Bailey’s familiarity, while the dried fruit finish reminded others of bourbon. Indian spices such as cinnamon, cloves and cardamon give this a botanical flavour, more in line with your favourite gin. Made in small batches and infused with pineapple, banana, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and fiery ginger, this Caribbean-inspired rum comes via Salford.

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He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits. The distillery sits metres from the sea on Lamb Holm, Orkney, and is owned by Collin Van Schayk who does everything from distilling to drawing the illustrations on the labels.The rum has a Christmassy flavour profile, but isn’t heavy on the raisin notes, making it lighter and more versatile than classic spiced rums. What's more, for every bottle sold, a percentage of profits is donated to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity that helps saves lives at sea. CUT are very transparent about what goes into their rums and are firmly against synthetic flavourings. So dark and brooding it’s almost black, Kraken’s mythical giant squid-like sea monster adorns the iconic bottle. Spiced rum is any kind of rum cut with spices such as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla, though pretty much any spice can be used.