Comments on: Rum Review: Old New Orleans Cajun Spiced Rum

By: Capt. Dan

Capt. Dan — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:45:27 +0000

Doods,
I was reading rum reviews and ran across this rum. I’ve been a big Captain fan for a long time and luckily I work out of Louisiana and had the opportunity to grab a bottle of this rum. Well……….my favorite drink is The Captain with Vernor’s Ginger soda which is everywhere in my home state of Michigan as it is brewed in Detroit. I call this drink “Pirate Juice”. I had the forethought of bringing some Vernor’s with me when I picked up this Cajun Spice. I can tell you that this rum kicks the peg leg out from under the Captain! I was drinking the Cajun on the rocks just smacking my lips when I decided to add a splash of the Vernor’s. Amazing! It really makes the flavor pop.

This rum seems hard to find unless in the immediate New Orleans area. I paid $23.99 in a store in New Orleans and couldn’t find it again once I got out of town. Drinkupny.com has it for I think $31.00, so I plan on picking up more in N.O. when I pass through on my way home.

By: Egg Nogg

Egg Nogg — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:51:08 +0000

[...] There are some things that can be done to easily correct this. I’ve already suggested above that you might use heavy cream in the place of whole milk if you find that the texture is a tad light. In addition, instead of using just any rum, grab a dark Jamaican such as Coruba or a rum like Cruzan Blackstrap (or BOTH!) to give the nogg some depth. If you want to spice it up a touch, grab a bottle of spiced rum like Kraken or Old New Orleans Cajun Spiced. [...]

By: Logan Lannoo

Logan Lannoo — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:56:38 +0000

I, a native Louisianian recently visited this distillery and took the tour. I was pleased to find such quality in my own back yard! As I spoke with staff members about the products, and being a true bred Cajun this rum really hit home! Living not even 20 miles from our best known product of oak barrels (Tabasco sauce) I absolutely adored this rum. I am not a rum drinker by all means, but the tour and experience at Old New Orleans has made me a believer! Something I may suggest, seeing as this rum had you at the north pole, try placing a little bit of it in your favorite egg nog. I hear it is pretty amazing! Although this rum may not be as phenominal as the 10 yr, it is a good bang for it’s buck! If you are ever near New Orleans I beg you to please, PLEASE go check out the distillery! Also a couple of secrets, they are always brewing up new products/test batches and use tour guests as test audiences! While I was there they were working on a giner beer they called gingeroo. And another great tip, The prices of the rum differ from $18 (crystal), $22 (amber), $25 (Cajun) to $55 (10 yr) which may seem like a steal, but you can buy all for in a set for $100! That’s $20 less and I know alot less than what you would pay elsewhere! Check it out, at least for the discounted rum!

By: John

John — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:45:06 +0000

Our friends have tried to get us to try this for a long time now. Finally managed to get a bottle and WOW!! I love spiced rum and this stuff is incredible. Captain who?

By: Matt Robold

Matt Robold — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:36:17 +0000

It does seem to be a rather polarizing rum. But one of the things I love about rum is that there’s so much variety, and even though you may find many rums you don’t like, it’s nigh impossible to not find a rum you DO like.

By: Tiare

Tiare — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:57:58 +0000

This was interesting reading but i have become even more confused now as i hear contradicting opinions on this rum..it looks like its a rum you either love or hate. I have never tried it but i hope to, some day. Port Royal…