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Title: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 20, 2010, 08:45:49 AM
Just wondering who's tried it, and what your opinion is. Thanks!
Title: Re: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Molden on October 21, 2010, 12:39:27 PM
I have and LOVE it! It has replaced Sailor Jerry Navy Rum (spiced) which replaced Captain Morgan Spiced Rum for me.

Leinad introduced me to it at BARF back in March. It wasn't easily available here in North Carolina...until I raised hell with the local ABC, made a journey across Charlotte to get a bottle, now it's available at the ABC store a mile away from me. Wicked good stuff!

I like mixing it with ginger beer - or Blenheim's HOT ginger ale.
Title: Re: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 22, 2010, 09:25:45 PM
Thanks, Molden. I happened across it at my local Spec's, and decided to give it a try. Not bad!
Title: Re: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Lady Ann of Draycott on October 22, 2010, 09:35:07 PM
Just saw this...in my opinion...IT'S GREAT!!! I LOVE IT!!!  ;D ;D ;D

My husband went to the liquor store one day last summer and mostly bought it because of the bottle...the label...and the name...but when we tried it...we loved it!!! 

It is now one of our favorites!!!  ;D
Title: Re: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Tipsy Gypsy on October 22, 2010, 09:38:43 PM
Yeah, I have to admit, the name and artwork got me to buy it, too :)
Title: Re: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Tygrkat on October 22, 2010, 10:40:55 PM
I tried it at a family get-together (in ATL) at the urgent insisting of a few cousins...and LOVED it! I haven't looked for it here (Central/Upstate NY) at any liquor stores, but I know one of my favorite bars in town stocks it. I've only had it with cola so far, but I'm thinking I might like it with ginger ale as well  :)
Title: Re: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Molden on October 28, 2010, 07:14:32 PM
Quote from: Tygrkat on October 22, 2010, 10:40:55 PM
I tried it at a family get-together (in ATL) at the urgent insisting of a few cousins...and LOVED it! I haven't looked for it here (Central/Upstate NY) at any liquor stores, but I know one of my favorite bars in town stocks it. I've only had it with cola so far, but I'm thinking I might like it with ginger ale as well  :)

Try it with a crafted ginger ale or ginger beer insead of Seagram's or Canada Dry. World Market has some good ginger beers. Makes all the difference!  :D
Title: Re: The Kraken (rum)
Post by: Ozium on October 28, 2010, 07:44:26 PM
I hate to admit i'm not much of a rum drinker, i think i must have drank to much rum
in my younger years, but The Kraken is some good stuff. I would encourage everyone
to pick up a bottle and you won't be unhappy, great stuff and price is nice also.