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It would be strange not to try this rum, especially since my favorite place in town is the "Kraken" bar. The brand is very young – less than ten years old – but it's already well-advertised and very popular (mainly in the Americas, though). As usual, I started the tasting by evaluating the aroma: it smells very sweet, with notes of vanilla and other spices. This description is more suitable for a golden rum than a dark one, isn't it? The taste is very bright, as befits the class, and spicy; the spices blend quite harmoniously, but the usual dark rum notes of dried fruits are only faintly noticeable. And it's sweet, very sweet. It's easy to drink – I had a vague desire to pour this rum into a large mug and drink it in large gulps like beer or mead. The aftertaste is persistent and generally corresponds to the main bouquet. In general, this is one of the few drinks where the aroma, taste, and aftertaste almost completely match each other. Overall, the impression is, of course, extremely positive, especially considering that, based on past experience, I liked golden rum more than dark rum, and "Kraken" is a kind of compromise. I would say that this is a drink aimed at a wide audience – bright, smooth, and sweet. I think that's what most people expect from rum. Experts and true rum connoisseurs will probably be less enthusiastic about such a drink. I give this drink a 9/10, taking into account the price, which, although not exorbitant, is quite high.

This is also a very popular brand, but it's no longer new. They say that some famous person drinks a hundred grams of it every day, completely ignoring other alcoholic beverages, but I, apparently, didn't appreciate this rum. But let's take it in order.
Again, a case where the aroma is better than the taste. The aroma is rich and reminiscent of cognac. There are notes of nuts, which is very unusual for rum. "Well," I thought, after sniffing it thoroughly, "this is probably just an incredibly sophisticated rum." Decisively taking a sip, I realized that reality did not meet expectations. The rum is "sour" (in fact, it's not, but it's hard to describe this feeling otherwise), and it's not smooth either. It really does resemble cognac, and, as you know, I don't like cognacs. After a sip, the sensations are not particularly pleasant, but after about five seconds, you feel a sophisticated aftertaste, which is very good. However, by the end of the glass, I realized how to drink it correctly: the drink should not go down your throat, but along the bottom of the oral cavity; then it will be much smoother. The rum, by the way, is surprisingly cheap, cheaper than any rum in the bar, even the popular "Captain Morgan," and considering this, it definitely deserves an 8/10. Perhaps I just lack the education to understand this drink, and I need to drink more, oh, I mean, drink more types of rum, I'm not an alcoholic!

A well-known brand among a select few. I've been wanting to try it for a long time, but only now have I gotten around to it. According to numerous enthusiastic reviews, this rum is very smooth, perhaps smoother than any other strong alcoholic beverage (not counting vodka, which has fundamentally different culture and consumption methods). The aroma is strange: sometimes it smells soft, sweet, and vanilla-like; other times, you can barely smell anything besides alcohol. Perhaps the scent is the weakest aspect of this drink. The flavor profile includes vanilla and woody notes, possibly something else that I can't quite name, but even if there is, it's hardly noticeable. Overall, the taste isn't complex, but it's pleasant. The aftertaste fully corresponds to the main flavor: smooth, woody, vanilla, light, and enjoyable. Intoxication sets in gradually, and the sensations are exceptionally pleasant. In conclusion, this is an excellent "everyday" rum without pretensions of particular sophistication, 9.5/10, costing only 1800 for 2 bottles, and even cheaper if you buy more. It immediately reminds me of "Bacardi Black," which is much worse but twice as expensive. Buy it; this drink is worth it. P.S.: again, according to reviews, there is almost no hangover, even if you drink a lot, so indulge like a true pirate and don't worry about the next morning (this is not an endorsement of excessive alcohol consumption; remember that alcohol harms your health).

Besides, it's patriotic. Even though the production base is in Cuba, the company is Russian.

Lipton green tea. Strawberry flavor. I don't really like it...

I often drink chicory too – coffee is bad for you.

This is a daisy.

Yes, chicory is a different plant. I got them mixed up. Then I'm a little surprised...

Why?

Well, I don't know how anyone can drink chamomile tea.

Well, I don't know how anyone can drink chamomile tea.

Here's this.

But chamomile tea is the drink of the gods...

Gods of destruction and death.

Well, Revana, Nebo, Koshu, and I can be referred to by those names as well.