SLY DOG Spiced Rum | Winner of "World's Best Spiced Rum" at the World Rum Awards 2023, 70cl

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Now, it was customary for local Caribbean people to blend herbs, spices, and dried fruit like orange peel and tropical fruit inside their rum, creating a prenatal version of spiced rum. However, it wasn't until Captain Morgan launched its version of spiced rum in 1984 that the subcategory became famous in the rest of the world. Today, we can find brands specialising solemnly in spiced rum, each with a particular blend and recipe. How spiced rum is made today

Coughs and colds are rife during the winter months - but many find that drinking rum helps ease their symptoms. This is because rum has antibacterial properties which means rum consumption can help a common cold and soothe sore throats; others also find it can ease muscle pain and helps them relax (particularly important during the busy festive season!). However, any health benefits are associated with moderate consumption - as with all alcoholic beverages, it is important to drink responsibly. If your symptoms persist, you should always visit a healthcare professional for further guidance. Perfect For Parties If you are on a quest to find the best premium spiced rum out there, search no more! SLY DOG multi-award-winning spiced rum is the answer to all your prayers, and we’ve got receipts to prove that! Then, some distillers go crazy by ageing it in heavily charred bourbon barrels to deepen its colour and intensify the taste, thus creating the cult-favourite dark rum, or by adding sweet spices and other ingredients to the concoction like a combination of cinnamon and orange peel for example. Great chefs aren’t afraid to use alcohol in the kitchen, and thanks to rum’s broad flavour spectrum, it could be an ideal addition to practically any recipe. You can use all kinds of spiced rums to create a wide array of dishes: from rum-based salad dressings, BBQ- sauces and fish courses to numerous baked goods and even soups.Ever find an old bottle of booze lying around and wonder if it's still safe to drink? Not sure how long rum can be stored or whether it goes bad over time? You SLY DOGs will have to keep reading to find out the answers. Let’s start with the basics

If you're not clued up on the world of rum, the different varieties can be a little confusing. First up, rum is made of fermented and distilled sugar cane. It's not inherently sweet, but it can evoke the taste of sugar, caramel or molasses, depending on how it's made. But we’ve been there, done that and frankly, it’s easy to get bored. Since you, SLY dogs are such creative creatures, you deserve to drink only the best of the best. So, let’s discover the exciting world of mixology that will blow your minds! What to mix with spiced rum - for the beginners Let’s get the facts straight: all sorts of rum can be used in the kitchen: dark rum is great for adding depth of flavour, especially when cooking robust meat-forward dishes. White rum’s delicate nature can elevate almost any seafood course, but the most versatile of them all is definitely spiced rum ! Its irresistible enveloping aromas of sweet and tropical spices can be used for practically anything. Here are just a few creative ideas to inspire your culinary adventures: Rum-infused recipes for the kitchen Producing spiced rum isn’t as hard as you thought it would be was it? In fact, we’d say that the hardest part of making the best spiced rum is figuring out the perfect blend of spices and ageing time which is why we keep our SLY DOG recipe top secret. Now that you know all about spiced rum, why not give SLY DOG Rum a try?

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We responsibly source our rums from amazing distilleries in Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. These top-quality spirits are what give our rum its exceptional warm smoothness. Add that to our exotic spice blend, and it's an unrivalled combination. We all know that excessive alcohol consumption isn’t good for our health, however, drinking in moderation can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle. A single 25ml measure of SLY DOG ⁠— which is 40% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) ⁠— contains one unit. To make the most of the health benefits of rum, and keep the health risks of drinking too much alcohol to a minimum, it is important to follow the UK’s low-risk drinking guidelines. These guidelines are set out by the Chief Medical Officer and apply to both men and women. If the answer to at least one of them is yes then the chances are, your rum is spoiled and it’s best to discard the liquid. While we as human beings need air and light to stay alive, when it comes to alcohol, they can become its enemy. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and oxygen starts to break down the liquid’s molecules releasing astringent flavours. These logical steps apply to almost any other hard liquor in your home bar, so if you follow them, you will be able to enjoy your alcoholic drinks at any point. Does rum go off?

Whatever you choose to surprise your loved ones, we know for a fact that any of our creations will only bring you all closer! To make rum, the raw materials (either fermented sugarcane or molasses) are first ground into a mash and then added to hot water. If we haven't already conveyed to you the sly deliciousness of our rum, here's a few more reasons why we think you should give it a shot. Firstly, it's not just us blowing our own trumpet. We won gold in the 2022 World Rum Awards' Traditional Spiced Rum category. The year before that, we won silver at the London Spirits Competition, just a few months after we'd started trading.

There are powerful aromas of cola and vanilla on first sniff, and these continue into tasting. We noticed some classic spicy notes such as cinnamon and nutmeg too, meaning it’s not completely removed from what you might expect from a classic spiced rum. Sly Dog’s spiced rum is sublimely smooth and sweet enough to enjoy simply over ice or with a mixer such as ginger beer or cola.