KISS Black Diamond Rum (50cl, 40%)

A dark rum blend combining rums aged from three to fifteen years. The component rums come from the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Guyana and Guatemala. It is bottled at 40% in a 0.5 litre bottle. The rum takes its name from the closing track of KISS's self-titled 1974 debut album, and the label reflects the band's early stage costumes and make-up. It is suited to drinking neat or with a large ice cube. On the nose, oak leads, with dried fruit, butter caramel, vanilla, orange peel, nuts and arrack-like notes. The palate combines clear oak character with restrained sweetness, dried apricots, dates, nuts, vanilla, vanilla fudge, cinnamon and chocolate, with arrack hints. The finish is round and gently spicy.