🥃 Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum
Stronger spiced version of Captain Morgan: 100 proof in the name, which is 50% ABV on the American scale; the page also gives a 35–50% range.
Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum is the stronger spiced version of the Captain Morgan brand. The name gives 100 proof, which on the American scale corresponds to 50% ABV. The American brand page describes it as a popular spiced rum, made to be enjoyed with cola or as a shot.
The composition is Caribbean rum with spices and other natural flavourings; the page gives no more detailed list. The label text on the page contains a range of 35–50% ABV, so do not rely on a single figure without checking the bottle. The age of the rum is not given. For comparison, the Original Spiced Gold and Sliced Apple pages give 35% ABV, while here the strength is highlighted in the name itself.
Why this matters to you. This is potentially the strongest of the brand's spiced expressions, so servings feel different from the Original Spiced Gold (35% ABV). Check the label for your market. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe dose of alcohol.
Facts
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I, category 1 does not apply to flavoured expressions |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Caribbean rum with spices and natural flavourings |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 100 proof in the name; range on the page 35–50% ABV, check the label |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum → kind of → 🌴 Rum and sugarcane spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Sugar cane and molasses
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Captain Morgan, 🌴 Rum and sugarcane spirits, 🥃 Spiced rum
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, 🥃 Captain Morgan Private Stock, 🥃 Captain Morgan Sliced Apple, 🥃 Captain Morgan White Rum, 🥃 Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, 🥃 Captain Morgan Private Stock, 🥃 Captain Morgan Sliced Apple, 🥃 Captain Morgan White Rum, 🥃 Rum, 🥃 Kraken Rum
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Captain Morgan 100 Proof?
The name includes 100 proof, which equals 50% ABV in the US; the page also gives a range of 35–50%, so check the label.
Is it true that 100 proof means 100% alcohol?
No. On the American scale, proof is twice the percentage ABV: 100 proof equals 50% ABV.
What does the brand recommend this rum for?
Mixing with cola or drinking as a shot, according to the page.
What to read next
- 🥃 Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold — Flagship expression of Captain Morgan: a spiced rum with Caribbean rum, Madagascan vanilla and spices; 35% ABV according to the American brand page.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Rum — A distillate of sugar-cane molasses, syrup or juice: in the EU at least 37.5% vol., no flavourings or added alcohol, up to 20 g/l of sugar.
- 🥃 Kraken Rum — Kraken black spiced rum: molasses base from Trinidad, cinnamon, ginger and clove; 40% ABV (a 47% version exists); owned by Proximo Spirits.
Similar
🥃 Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold · 🥃 Captain Morgan Private Stock · 🥃 Captain Morgan Sliced Apple · 🥃 Captain Morgan White Rum · 🥃 Old Monk The Legend · 🥃 Old Monk Gold Reserve
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Diageo: Captain Morgan, brand explorer (Original Spiced Gold, White Rum, Sliced Apple, Spiced Gold 0.0%)
- Captain Morgan (US): 100 Proof Spiced Rum (crafted for cola or as a shot)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks, Annex I, category 1 Rum (min. 37.5% vol., not flavoured)
- World Health Organization: Alcohol fact sheet