Sailor Jerry Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum NV 750ml

The bad boy of the spiced rum category draws on tattoo culture (look for the cute hula-girl tattoo label) and high alcohol content (north of 80 proof). Despite the sweet, almost root beer-like caramel fragrance, the mahogany liquid is brawny and dry. Look for bitter cocoa up front, cinnamon and allspice notes. A good foil for drinks with sweeter ingredients.

This rum is made in the U.S. Virgin Islands, then “perfected” (flavored) and bottled in the U.S. The end result is a bold vanilla and allspice scent and a relatively dry, oaky flavor profile that ends with a lively burst of allspice, cinnamon and clove. Excellent mixer.

This spiced rum, inspired by iconic tattoo artist Norman Collins, was Grasse's first foray into spirits. "I wanted to make something for an average Joe in Philly." Grasse says.