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Who owns Kraken Rum?

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Emma Payne

Published Jan 23, 2026

Kraken is owned by US based company Proximo Spirits, and once the rums are sourced, produced by MPG who are headquartered in Atchison, Kansas (theirs also a historic facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana).

Who founded Kraken Rum?

Kraken was introduced in 2010 by Proximo Spirits. And that, folks, is the Kraken Rum history.

Is Kraken Rum Australian?

The Kraken Rum is an imported blend of Caribbean rums, blended with a range of spices including cinnamon, clove, and ginger.

Who owns Kraken spiced?

Kraken Black Spiced Rum is a Caribbean black spiced rum. It is distributed in the United States by Proximo Spirits, and named after the kraken, a mythical giant squid-like sea monster.

Does Kraken Rum have added sugar?

Carbs, Sugar, and Sodium: 100 grams of The Kraken Rum Spiced contains no carbs, sugar, or sodium.

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Where is Sailor Jerry rum made?

The rum is distilled in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It takes its influence from Caribbean rum, which sailors would spice with flavors from the Far East and Asia.

Is Kraken real rum?

The Kraken is a fairly newish rum to the market. Introduced in 2009 to the UK and at a time when Sailor Jerry had re-branded and changed its formula. The Kraken was introduced to compete with Morgans Spiced and Sailory Jerry. The darker nature of the rum was hoped to give a more authentic style rum experience.

Who makes Captain Morgan?

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.

Where is Kraken distilled?

Launched in the UK in 2010, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is distilled in Trinidad & Tobago and blended with a secret mixture of 11 spices, reported to include cinnamon, ginger and cloves.

Where is Captain Morgan rum made?

The Captain is old; the Rum Company is a baby.

Production locations changed over the decades, including a stop in Puerto Rico. Today, all production of Captain Morgan has been moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What is the proof of Kraken Rum?

Kraken Black Spiced Rum 94 Proof.

Why is Kraken rum called Kraken?

The KRAKEN® BLACK SPICED RUM is named for a legendary sea monster. Known for its deadly tentacles, razor sharp teeth and insatiable appetite, the Kraken was rumored to have attacked a ship in the Caribbean Islands carrying spiced rum.

Where is the Kraken spiced rum made?

The Kraken is a dark spiced rum based on rums distilled from molasses at Angostura Distillery, Trinidad and aged between one and two years.

Who was the real Captain Morgan?

Captain Morgan was a real person.

Sir Henry Morgan was a 17th-century privateer and admiral of the Royal Navy, whose main job was to raid Spanish settlements in the Caribbean.

Is Kraken better than Captain Morgan?

In the proof war, Captain Morgan edges out Kraken just slightly at 94.6 proof. For our test we began neat followed by rum and Cokes, carefully measuring both ingredients creating a fair test. There is no He Said/She Said to report for this test. For once our palettes actually agreed.

Is Captain Morgan better than Sailor?

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum bites early on the palate quickly giving way to a sweet note of vanilla and caramel. The spice is satisfying and lingers for quite a while on the throat. Sailor Jerry is extremely spice forward with bold cloves and cinnamon and only a hint of sweetness.

Are there different types of Kraken Rum?

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 1,0L (40% Vol.) The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 0.7L (40% Vol.) The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 1.0L (47% Vol.)

Why is it called Sailor Jerry?

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum was created to pay homage to Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. He was a Navy vet who built his rep tattooing soldiers and sailors in WWII-era Honolulu where he established his legendary tattoo parlor and himself as the undisputed father of American old-school tattoo.

Who owns Sailor Jerry spiced?

Nicknamed 'Sailor Jerry', Collins died in 1973 and the rum featuring his name and artwork was launched in the 1990s. It was bought by William Grant and Sons in 2008 and is now one of the world's biggest-selling rums.

When was Admiral Nelson rum made?

Where Is Admiral Nelson'S Rum Made? Admiral Nelson's rum has been sold in Canada since 2003, beginning in Alberta, and is named after British Vice-Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. Diageo, however, testified that it did not know about the product in Canada until it began selling in New Brunswick in late 2013.

How many calories are in a shot of Kraken spiced rum?

The Kraken Rum on Twitter: "@Pierr0t Calories: 105 per 1 oz. 1 carb per 1 oz.

Is Kraken rum low carb?

The Kraken Black Spiced 70 Proof Rum is acceptable for keto because it is low in net carbs (2.67g of net carbs per 240ml serving).