Produced in the United Kingdom, this expression is part of the Dead Man’s Fingers range, a series built around flavoured rum with a strong emphasis on bold and unconventional profiles. The coffee variant combines a Caribbean rum base with a pronounced roasted flavour, placing it firmly within the modern spiced and flavoured rum category. The base rum is typically sourced from molasses-derived Caribbean distillate, produced using column stills to create a relatively clean and light spirit. This provides a neutral foundation suitable for flavour integration, rather than a heavy, congener-rich profile.
Following distillation and initial ageing, the rum is blended and infused with coffee flavouring. This is carried out after distillation, allowing the roasted character to remain clearly defined. The coffee element is designed to replicate dark roast notes, with a focus on bitterness and depth rather than sweetness alone. Additional flavour components such as vanilla and caramel are often included to round the profile and soften the intensity of the coffee. A measured level of sugar is added, giving the spirit a fuller texture and a smoother mouthfeel, shifting it closer to a liqueur style in terms of sweetness.
Blending ensures that the coffee, sweetness, and base rum integrate evenly. Water used for dilution is treated to maintain consistency and clarity in the final product. The overall style is rich and dessert-like, with a strong roasted character supported by sweetness and a light rum backbone. It is designed primarily for mixing or casual drinking, rather than traditional rum evaluation.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Roasted coffee dominates, with dark chocolate and light vanilla. A hint of caramel sweetness sits beneath.
Palate:
Full and smooth, with strong coffee flavour and a slightly bitter edge. Sweetness and vanilla round the profile, giving a soft and creamy texture.
Finish:
Medium in length, with lingering coffee and cocoa. A gentle sweetness remains, balanced by a mild roasted bitterness.
