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India's Most Popular Rum Brands!!

Published Aug 23, 2022
5 mins read
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 There is no way to predict what an individual's favorite alcohol will be. If you drink with an Indian, you are likely to be served, Old Monk. It is a very popular sweet drinks among celebrators. Regardless of your preference, you're sure to find one you enjoy.

Several top rum brands, like Old Monk, seem to be the most popular alcohol. Why don't we take a closer look at this delightfully tasty spirit? Our brief overview of rum options will at least give you a good idea of what are priorities to choose from. 

In order to make your search for the finest rum in India, I have listed the 10 best rum brands.

 1. Ron Zacapa 

 Price INR 7,250 for 750 ml. 

Alcohol Content 40% Onwards

  • One of the most premium rum brands in India, the spirits by Ron Zacapa are produced in Guatemala and carry a distinct flavour of molasses and vanilla.
  • There are 4 best-selling variants of Ron Zacapa, namely, Zacapa 23, Zacapa XO, Zacapa Edicion Negra and Zacapa Royal, the first being the most sought-after type.
  • Ron Zacapa 23 is immensely smooth, and often features under the most pleasurable dark rums to sip neat on a night of indulgence.

2. Clement 

 Price INR 4,857 for 700 ml. 

Contains 40% or more alcohol

  • Now mind you, this one is a rhum, and not a rum, and yes, there's a stark difference between the two. The latter mostly comprises of industrial rum that's distilled from molasses, while Rhum Agricole is the closest you will get to pure, natural rum.
  • Clement Rhum constitutes of brilliant alchemy, and the alcohol is crafted and matured carefully. VSOP Rhum by Clement is brimming with a subtle, mellow character and comes in a startling mahogany hue.
  • Clement is indisputably one of those top shelf rum brands every enthusiast needs to try at least once. 

3. El Dorado 

 Price INR 4,500 (approx.) for 750 ml. 

Alcohol Content 40% 

  • The rums by El Dorado are actually remarkable blends of selected vintage rums.
  • The aged rums are created on the banks of the Demerara River in Guyana, and have been awarded by numerous titles, all of which indicate one thing, El Dorado is one of the best rum brands in India, along with the globe.
  • Aged in former Bourbon casks, El Dorado rums are uniquely complex and distinctly flavourful.

4. Angostura

 Price INR 3,200 (Approx.) for 700 ml. 

40% and above alcohol content 

  • One of the leading rum brands straight from the Caribbean, Angostura gained rapid worldwide fame owing to its high-quality bitters.
  • Angostura sells both white and dark rum variants, although it's recognised primarily for its superior aged dark rums, each of which is a blend of cherry-picked mature rums.
  • With a rich, warm flavour of vanilla and an incredibly smooth finish, Angostura's creamy, gentle rums have snagged an assured place on every list of the best rum brands in India. 

5. Mount Gay 

 Price INR 3,000 for 700 ml.

Content of Alcohol 40%

  • Around the world, Mount Gay rums are famous for being made from molasses and filtered by coral.
  • One of the most famous variants is the Mount Gay Barbados Eclipse, characterized by enticing notes of banana, vanilla, and toast.
  • A sip of this excellent rum carries subtle hints of spices, making it an exquisite and delightful dark spirit.

6. Malibu

 Price INR 2,980 for 750 ml. 

Alcohol By Volume 21% 

  • There's nothing better than Malibu's Coconut flavored liqueur, which has become one of the most popular rum brands in the world.
  • You'll find tropical coconut flavors and notes of vanilla custard in this vacation in a bottle. The stuff goes down remarkably easily, considering its sweet fruity flavor
  • It's one of our favorite rum brands, and it's great alone or with pineapple juice or flavor liquor.  

7. Appleton Estate 

 Price INR 1,800 (Approx.) for 750 ml. 

Alcohol Content 43% 

  • The Signature Blend by Appleton Estate is touted to be amongst the best rums in India, and one sip of it's fruity, tasty flavours later, it becomes starkly clear why.
  • Imagine some alcoholic salted caramel, and you've got a pretty good idea of how Appleton Estate's Signature Blend rum tastes.
  • It's a pot-distilled Jamaican rum, with a super smooth and bold profile of flavours, and the palate has lovely notes of oak, nutmeg and exotic spices. 

8. Goslings 

 Price INR 1,600 (Approx.) for 750 ml. 

Alcohol Content 40% to 75.5% 

  • With a popular cocktail (Dark 'n' Stormy) dedicated to its Black Seal rum, Goslings' Black Seal rum is perhaps its most famous variant.
  • There's a fine balance of thick sweet spices and stewed fruits in this full-bodied dark rum aged in re-charred American oak barrels.
  • As you swallow your gulp of this fantastic rum, you'll be left with a delightfully warm and spicy finish.  

9. Bacardi 

 Price INR 800 - INR 1,500 for 750 ml.

Alcohol By Volume 35% Onwards 


  • Bacardi is indisputably one of the best rum brands in India, one that offers an assortment of exciting flavours to its eager customers.
  • In addition to the terrific fruity flavours such as Apple, Strawberry, Limon, Grapefruit, Orange and Raspberry, Bacardi also has a white, black and gold rum up for grabs.
  • Their unique blends come with remarkable taste and fragrant aromas, and while the gold variant is certainly one of our favourites, we'd suggest you try all before settling on yours!

10. Captain Morgan 

 Price INR 1,472 for 750 ml. 

Alcohol Content 35% 

  • Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is a true classic among Indian rum brands.
  • One of the most popular rums for mixing in splendid cocktails, this one boasts rich flavors of vanilla, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, well balanced with a touch of oak.
  • It's an affordable rum brand that tastes great and blends wonderfully into fancy drinks.
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