Top Five Rums to Warm Your Bones This Halloween & Bonfire Night
Looking to toast the spookiest season with something a bit... darker? Whether you're gathering for ghost stories by the fire or celebrating the night with friends, these five mysterious and magical rums are ready to take your Halloween and Bonfire Night to another realm. Grab a glass, sit back, and let these spirits work their eerie magic. Here are the top five rums that will haunt your taste buds!
1. Rum & Raven Spiced Rum (70cl, 40%)
Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem The Raven, this rum is as brooding as it is enchanting. The raven—a symbol of "mournful, never-ending remembrance"—invites you into a world of spectral whispers and chilling tales. Distilled from Caribbean sugarcane molasses and aged in ex-bourbon oak barrels in Yorkshire, this rum exudes deep notes of treacle, raisin, rich brown sugar, sweet honey and vanilla bean, all tied together with bourbon-soaked oak wood.
"Quoth the Raven, ‘Nevermore.’"—take a sip and find out why this will linger with you long after the glass is empty.1. Rum & Raven Spiced Rum (70cl, 40%)
2. Eighty-Six Friends Pumpkin Spiced Rum (50cl, 40%)
A limited-edition release that's already casting spells, this pumpkin-spiced rum will warm you up with autumnal enchantment. Imagine the crackle of bonfire flames as the flavours of pumpkin, molasses, cinnamon and nutmeg come alive, wrapping you in a comforting, spicy embrace.
Perfect Pairing: Light up a pumpkin, gather your 86 friends (or just a few), and let this rum work its cosy magic on a chilly autumn night. “Favour the flavour.”
3. The Devil's Drop Spiced Rum (50cl, 40%)
Ready to dance with the devil? This sinful spiced rum combines two distinct distillations: one rich with cherry and oak, the other brimming with tangerine, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The result? A wickedly delightful elixir that’s perfect for the night’s most mischievous spirits.
Serve If You Dare: Light candles, dim the lights, and sip slowly—rumour has it, this one is the Devil’s personal favourite.
4. Mutiny Spiced Rum (70cl, 37.5%)
Unleash your inner rebel with Mutiny Spiced Rum—a bold choice that beckons you to the High Seas of flavour. This Caribbean spirit captures dark toffee, caramel, honeycomb, vanilla, orange peel, and nutmeg, creating a blend as wild as a pirate’s heart.
Join the Rebellion: Dare to be different. With each sip, you’ll feel like you’re plotting your own thrilling adventure. “Made for pirates, by pirates.”
5. Curious Creatures Crumble Rum (70cl, 40%)
For those drawn to the strange and the extraordinary, Curious Creatures Crumble Rum is your perfect potion. Triple distilled and infused with fresh apple, creamy vanilla, and warming cinnamon; each sip feels like a cozy escape after a day of adventures. Notes of clove and star anise deepen its allure, making it a hauntingly memorable choice.
Raise a Glass to Curiosity: Invite your fellow thrill-seekers, tell tales of haunted trails, and savour this spirit that’s as comforting as it is curious.
Which Will You Choose?
Each of these rums has a story to tell, so this Halloween, why not let them tell yours?
Share your pick, and may your Halloween and Bonfire Night be full of flavourful chills and spine-tingling thrills.