History of Captain Morgan The brand was founded in 1943 by a company called Seagram's who bought the right to create a spiced rum from a Jamaican pharmacy that turned out to be a big hit.

Captain Morgan is a brand of flavored rums (including, in Europe, some rum-flavored "premium spirit drinks") produced by British alcohol conglomerate Diageo. It is named after the 17th-century Welsh privateer of the Caribbean, Sir Henry Morgan.

Captain and Ginger Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, a splash of spicy Ginger Ale, and a slice of lime to cut through the gingery heat.

privateer Sir Henry Morgan Captain Morgan is a brand of rum named after the 17th-Century Welsh privateer Sir Henry Morgan. It was established in 1944 by Seagram after they bought the Long Pond distillery from the Jamaican government, and subsequently the rights to a spiced rum recipe produced by a nearby pharmacy.

Spiced rum is just that: rum - usually gold or dark varieties - with spices added to it. The most common spices used are cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom and cloves, but some versions also use aniseed, nutmeg or pepper. Many brands also add some caramel for extra sweetness.

Captain Morgan's character is based loosely on the real-life privateer Henry Morgan. In 1654, Morgan left his native Wales for the West Indies. He was quickly made Captain and became famous as a legal pirate or Buccaneer, defending British interests and generally rocking the Caribbean.

The best selling and most commonly quoted spiced rum in the world. It's the standard by which all other spiced rums are measured not because of its excellence, precisely, but because of its overall “okay-ness”. It's okay everywhere while being truly outstanding at little.

Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum is a strong and spicy rum to be enjoyed in moderation by those who dare. 100 Proof has an impressive 50% ABV level, the highest alcoholic content in the Captain Morgan family.

A double dose of delicious spice that fills the palate, with sweet caramel and vanilla flavours in Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold balanced by a pour of dry ginger ale.

Rum and ginger ale is the perfect combination! This refreshing spin on the Dark and Stormy has a subtler ginger flavor. Looking for a tasty, refreshing cocktail that takes 1 minute to mix together? Try Rum and Ginger Ale!

At the end of the ageing process, a blend of exotic spices is infused into the liquid, making spiced rum. Different spiced rum brands use various mixes of spices, but some classic ones like nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, star anise and cardamom are popular choices.

Its name is based on the number of spices used as flavoring: allspice, vanilla, pepper, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, mace, and juniper berry. Those create a rich amber-colored rum. It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).