Best Rum in 2026

Best Rum in 2026

Rum is the ultimate spirit for those who love exploring flavour. Made from sugarcane or molasses, it offers everything from bright and lively to rich and spicy notes in your glass. From tropical vibes to classic cocktails, the best rum in 2026 brings flavour and character to any glass.

Looking to try something new? Each bottle on this list is available right here on Flaviar, ready to add flavour and excitement to your next glass.

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Our Top 10 Rum Picks in 2026 Best Rum Options

Here is a selection of the best rum bottles you can get on Flaviar in 2026. Each has been chosen for its vibrant flavours, distinct character, and the way it adds a spark to your glass.



· 700ml · 40% ABV

About The Kraken Black Spiced Rum (700mL)

Legendary Elixir: Kraken Black Spiced 94 Proof Rum The Kraken®, a Caribbean marvel, takes its name from a mythic sea creature known for its fearsome tentacles and insatiable appetite. As one of the fastest-growing rum brands, it embodies the spirit of adventure. Crafted with secret spices, each bottle pays homage...

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£29.74
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum (700mL) Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Black

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Caramel, toffee, spice

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg

Finish
Lingering and spicy


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Red Bonny Dark Rum

Red Bonny

About Red Bonny Dark Rum

A blend of Dark Demerara Rums from Guyana with plenty of heat and an anise base note. Drinksology Kirker Greer was founded in 2007 by Steven Pattison and Richard Ryan. Still independently owned, they are based in Belfast Northern Ireland but have strategically located offices in Dublin, London, and New...

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£32.41
Red Bonny Dark Rum Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Garnet Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aromas open with warm molasses, cocoa, anise, and a sweet exotic fruit - something that’s hard to pin down.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate opens lightly sweet with burnt toffee, and oak notes arriving first, followed by a Vermouth notes, plenty of heat, and a bit more anise.

Finish
The finish is long and warm with a bit of drying.



About El Dorado 8 Year Old (700mL)

The Spirit of Demerara. In the 17th century European settlers in Guayana were introduced to sugar cane and they began to distil it when the British laid the foundation for Demerara Rum. Soon each of the estates producing sugar cane started to distil Rum from molasses. From these...

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£45.96


· 700ml · 40% ABV

About Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Rum (700mL)

Coñac Cubano.    The company first introduced Matusalem Rum in 1872 in Santiago de Cuba, it was known as the "Cognac of Rums". But after Castro gained control of the country the family producing it went into exile and after many years of inner turmoil the brand is today bottled...

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Regular
£53.47
Flaviar black
£48.12 (−10%)
Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Rum (700mL) Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Honey gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Persistent woody tones, with rich notes of toasted dry fruits, buttery caramel, citrus and vanilla.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
A smooth and complex texture, vanilla at the front, followed by oak, toffee, banana and cacao notes on the palate.

Finish
Cognac-like finish. A slight touch of fruitiness, an almost cherry-like flavor combined with faint woody notes.
 



About Flor de Caña 7 Year Gran Reserva (700mL)

The most premium Rum for your buck. Way back in 1875, an industrious head of the Pellas family moved from Italy to Nicaragua to establish a distillery. In 1890, first bottles of Flor de Caña Rum hit the Nicaraguan market and in the folowing decades, the rest...

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£36.18
Flor de Caña 7 Year Gran Reserva (700mL) Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Mahogany.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Caramel toffee, nutmeg and vanilla on the nose with hints of raisins and orange peel.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Flavors of bittersweet chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon on the palate with walnuts and pecans in the background.

Finish
Crisp and bittersweet chocolate medium finish.

How to Choose the Best Rum

Rum is made for adventure. From golden sippers to dark, spiced bottles, each style has its own character. Mix it in cocktails or enjoy it neat and let every glass feel like a sun-soaked beach in a dram.

Best Rum for Cocktails

Rum brings the party to your glass. From grassy and crisp to dark and packed with spice, there’s always a way to turn it into something memorable.

Mojitos that refresh and Daiquiris that excite show just how rum can transform simple ingredients into a full-flavour experience. Shake up something fresh with a selection from our best White Rum guide, savour the depth of an aged dram, or go daring with spiced blends.

For a taste of the tropics, Coconut Rum, like the Grand Kadoo Carnival Caribbean Coconut Rum, is perfect for giving a Piña Colada extra punch or adding a twist to a classic rum cocktail. However you mix it, rum brings bold flavours, excitement, and a lively spirit to your glass.

Best Rum for Drinking Straight

When enjoying rum neat or over ice, go for a sipping rum with plenty of depth and character. Take El Dorado 12 Year Old, for example, which has notes of molasses, a touch of coconut, and warming spices that unfold beautifully. This rum encourages slow sipping to savour its creamy texture and layered flavours.

How Much Does Rum Cost?

If you want to buy rum, most bottles cost under £50, giving plenty of enjoyable options without spending a fortune. That said, premium choices like Plantation Barbados XO 20th Anniversary Rum come at a higher price for those who want something indulgent.