Stolen Smoked Rum
Stolen · Stolen Spirits (sourced from Trinidad)
Stolen Smoked Rum is a bold and accessible expression that brings genuine smoke character to the rum category without overwhelming the spirit's inherent sweetness. It's a conversation starter that works beautifully in cocktails calling for a smoky backbone, yet it sips surprisingly well neat. An ideal bridge bottle for whisky lovers exploring rum.
Nose
Immediate campfire smoke mingles with brown sugar and toasted coconut. Underneath, there are hints of dried banana, charred oak, and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of smoked molasses.
Palate
The smoke is front and center but balanced, layered with dark caramel, roasted coffee, and a touch of vanilla. A midpalate turn reveals baking spice and charred tropical fruit, giving it an almost barbecue-like savory quality.
Finish
Medium length with lingering wood smoke, toffee, and a faint peppery warmth that slowly fades to ash.
- Base Ingredient
- Molasses
- Distillation
- Column still distillation followed by proprietary wood smoking process
- Country
- Trinidad
Cocktail Suggestion
Smoke Signal — 2 oz Stolen Smoked Rum · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a lime wheel and a cinnamon stick
Food Pairing
Sticky, caramelized smoked pork belly burnt ends glazed with a brown sugar and black pepper rub. The charred, sweet-savory meat echoes the rum's smoke and toffee notes while the fat carries the spirit's warmth. Serve alongside pickled red onion and a tangy mustard slaw for contrast.
Born from the idea of applying the craft of smoke — traditionally reserved for Scotch and mezcal — to Caribbean rum, Stolen Smoked Rum is made by smoking the spirit over high-quality wood chips, creating a liquid campfire that bridges the rum and whisky worlds.
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