Dark Matter Spiced

Harsh, heavily spiced rum, but you can't get past the overwhelming clove taste which for me just overpowers the whole drink. Definitely a winter warmer. Just about bearable as a rum and coke, however seriously better balanced alternatives are out there at the price point.

On the nose:
At first strong marmalade, then ethanol mixed with a bit of smoke, faint fruit notes of perhaps banana, apricots and other citrus fruits.
On the palate:
Even stronger marmalade, strong ethanol burn first on the tongue then lingering on the top of the mouth going into the nose, tailing off with a burn on the tongue and lips.

Personal:
Absolutely love it, but it definitely is not for everyone.

Originally, I bought this for my other half, as I knew she likes her cinnamon rums. So naturally getting ginger beer to mix with it was the right choice. For myself, it is a nice rum, but damn it does do a slight gut punch for myself.

I give it a 6 personally, but overall if you like your cinnamon rums, or ginger beer, this one is for you.

Not the best, a little disappointing. Too much spice going on in the palette, not a good flavour

Spiced is not the same as spiced. Spiced rum should taste like rum, not like an xmas drink gone awfully wrong. But it could replace the morning coffee though :)

Slips under the radar as Scotland isn’t much known for rum, but if you don’t like whiskey, then this is definitely worth trying. Very spicy flavour and smell, nice and smooth to sip.

Right, its important to say I'm Scottish so a bit biased. That being said Dark Matter is unique. And unique in a good way. Yes, its spicy with tones of liquorice, ginger and coriander but its bloody good. Don't be scared folks, give it a whirl whilst listening to some of The specials and you'll be fine.

Very unusual spiced super spiced tastes like Christmas cinnamon cloves very strong tasting

for a rum with a trendy label i thought it would be gimmicky. Although not a go getter rum it was almost there. The taste is good not hard hitting, little bit alcoholic tasting but not bad, not worth 90 dollars

Made up in Aberdeenshire, this was recommended by a colleague since it made the shelf in Tesco. Distinctive flavour that has to be tried. Bit of a love it hate it marmite thing I expect. I love it!

Excellent with a good quality ginger beer.