Appearance / Colour : Black like molasses, or squid ink, if you must. Nose / Aroma : Heavy chocolate up front with coffee and cinnamon. Taste / Palate : Chocolate sweetness, molasses and vanilla mingle with spices commonly associated with Rum; clove, cinnamon, ginger and galangal. Finish : Slightly warming with a big punch of vanilla, a touch of coffee and a hint of pepper. Comment : It's versatile enough to be drank neat, on the rocks, or in a variety of mixers and cocktails. If you are a spiced Rum fan, Kraken deserves its own spot in your liquor compartment.