I tried supermarket rums… winner was budget buy copy of trendy spiced brand that cost three times less
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STAY warm and keep your spirits up this winter by sipping on a tot of rum. If you’ve already ditched plans for Dry January, you might find yourself fancying a tasty tipple. And a spicy Jamaican rum could be just the answer. Drinks expert Helena Nicklin, tried a selection to find out which pack a real punch – and which are a bit of a rum deal.
![[Woman holding a glass of rum.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rum-drinks-writer-broadcaster-helena-772064808.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Here, she gives her verdict with marks out of five. THIS delicious, small batch, artisanal rum shows you get what you pay for, with layers of flavour and silky-smooth mouthfeel. Distilled with a blend of Barbados, Dominican, Jamaican and Trinidadian rum, then aged in white oak ex-bourbon casks, it is lovely neat or mixed into your favourite cocktail.
![[Bottle of Ten to One Caribbean Dark Rum.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/helena-nicklin-party-season-one-963269018.jpg?strip=all&w=307)
But it’s not cheap!. IT’S not necessarily one for sipping slowly on its own, but this bargain bottle is really rather good in a cocktail. Fans of the famous Lambs Navy rum will appreciate the not dissimilar mellow dark spice and molasses notes. Add cola and a slice of lime and you’re good to go. A very decent drinks cabinet staple that won’t break the bank.
![[Bottle of Fine Dark Navy Rum from the Caribbean.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/helena-nicklin-party-season-one-963269148.jpg?strip=all&w=864)
INFUSED with lemon and caramel, it is very sweet and vanilla-scented, giving more cream soda than Caribbean beach vibes. It’s an acquired taste that’s quite like the “butterbeer” at Harry Potter World!. The spice is subtle, so it’s not a classic distilled sugarcane. This might be a bit of a guilty pleasure for the sweet-toothed.
![[Bottle of Caribbean Spiced spirit drink.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/helena-nicklin-party-season-one-963269045.jpg?strip=all&w=864)
