Pineapple and chocolate rums from Bruno Mars, Ciara, Lil Wayne, and more.
Unlikewineortequila , the celebrity rum space is n’t on the button a crowded one . Butrum is an underappreciated spirit , and celebrity ( some , more than others ) have bestowed upon it a fair part of love and attention . Given that it ’s a drunkenness of festivity , it ’s no surprisal that this class is taken up entirely by melodious artists who are hoping to capture the profuse spirit of Caribbean civilization .
The squad at Thrillist sat down for a rummy roundtable , testing everything from Kenny Chesney’sBlue Chair Bayto Bruno Mars’Selva Rey . While a few of these bottles list into the stereotypes that are often consort with rummy — from tiki culture to pirates — others have chosen to reframe the story , honoring the spirit ’s long - forget history and complexness . To aid you make merry , here ’s our ranking of the best celebrity - owned bottles , from flannel and shadow , to infusions and creams .
5.Kenny Chesney’s Blue Chair Bay, Pineapple Rum Cream
Kenny Chesney ’s Blue Chair Bay Rum is made in the Caribbean — whereexactly , we ’re not quite sure . The Pineapple Rum Cream stand up out to us as a solidpiña colada mixer , though we also think it ’d be great on its own , blended into ice . “ This has a very all - inclusive resort vibe , ” saysOpheli Garcia Lawler , staff writer on Thrillist News . It ’s sweet without being too sickly , though kick in the setting of where you might enjoy such a drink , it depends on how much you consume . “ I can see it at any variety of outdoor political party where there are tons of options and you just want to get your hand on the first affair , ” say editorial assistantKelsey Allen . “ Or a Joe ’s Crab Shack , ” Garcia Lawler joke .
4.Sammy Hagar’s Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, Red Head Macadamia Nut
When this rummy was first poured into our glasses , we audibly gasped . “ This looks like a Walmart merlot , ” says Garcia Lawler , note its transparently carmine show . With white rum as a base , this feeding bottle is inculcate with macadamia nuts and a coloring agent made from “ all natural fruit and veggie juices . ”
The verbal description says to “ Think affable , ” and that ’s precisely right , though Allen exact that as “ cough syrup texture . ” It ’s fabulously complex on the nose , with strong notes of almond and vanilla extract . Allen likened the odor to a “ Starbucks loot - cooky - eccentric swallow , one of those viral , private menu items that dwell of seven different syrup , ” while Garcia Lawler compared it to the Christmas division at Target .
Upon tasting this rummy , we all gibe that it ’s not on the button suited for drinking at the beach , but it would make an splendid baking rum for something especially wintery , like a Danish romkugler . “ It’sverymacadamia nut - y , ” says Garcia Lawler . “ I find like I could dip a white-hot chocolate macadamia cooky in this , and it ’d be hunky-dory . ” There ’s a mess going on in this spiced drink , but we were n’t exactly mad about it . “ Sammy ’s rightwhen he describe it as ‘ alien , ’ as in , like , the traditional definition of ‘ exotic’—something you ’ve never encounter before , ” Garcia Lawler add . She feels it ’d be a slap-up option for vino moms who are look to transition to rum .
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3.Lil Wayne’s Bumbu, XO
Lil Wayne is not the possessor of Bumbu , per se , but heisan investor and loyal brand name ambassador . “ It seems like Lil Wayne ’s rummy is made for people who have an appreciation for the craft of making rum , rather than the desire to drink alcohol to get drunk,”Garcia Lawler says . We were jolly floored by the XO grammatical construction , which savor outstandingly interchangeable to whiskey . It ’s aged up to 18 years in bourbon barrel , with notes of toffee , drink oak tree , and orange zest , and designed for sipping on its own . Garcia Lawler noted that if merge into a drink , she might even mistake it for a Jack and Coke .
The only matter we would modify is the sharply masculine black nursing bottle , marked with a pirate - like “ X. ” “ You know how in sure-enough - timey flick , cleaning lady envenom their married man with arsenic ? This is the bottle they use , ” Garcia Lawler says . “ It looks like it was made for someone who only buyscar leatherbody wash . ”
We also enjoyed the Bumbu Original variety , which was on the bitter side , and according to Allen , an ideal beverage for sipping alongside a book . Garcia Lawler favor the Cremé , which she delineate as an eggnog - like drink she would reach for while watchingThe HolidayorPride & Prejudiceon a insensate wintertime ’s day . At this point in time , you might be sensing a stem that the rum we ’re taste are more than just beach drinks .
2.Bruno Mars’ Selva Rey, Chocolate Rum
We had high hopes for this one , as Bruno Mars has pull off to charm all of our hearts in some way or another . “ When I was recuperate from my COVID vaccinum in 2021 , his spirit take over me , ” Garcia Lawler says . “ I watched every single Bruno Mars video that exists . ” Allen added , “ As a teen , I was really into his first record album . I remember the song ‘ talk to the Moon ’ made me really worked up . ” And we ’re well-chosen to report the rum did just the same . Selva Rey ’s Chocolate Rum proves that flavored spirits can , in fact , try out modern and elevated . While most flavored rummy utilize neutral bloodless rum as a base , Mars chose a five - twelvemonth - honest-to-god rum with a profusion enhance by natural chocolate .
Starting with the bottle , it was the most pretentious on the board , yet also the most functional ; the bowling bowling pin material body prevented release when pouring . Plus , it featured a golden toucan ornamentation , which was a cute touch . Upon smelling , Garcia Lawler says , “ It smell like robust citizenry ’s chocolate . ” The umber savour is certainly the top contrast note , but not overwhelmingly so . The bottle boasts notes of chocolate - covered espresso beans , toffee , and cardamom , but we could n’t get over how much it actually taste like Tootsie Rolls — in the just way possible . “ It try like a drink for a baby , ” Allen says . “ A very sophisticated infant . ” We would attain for this rummy tojazz up an espresso martinior to mizzle on top of vanilla extract ice cream .
1.Ciara’s Ten to One, Caribbean Dark Rum
“ Did anyone judge to get wind Ciara ’s dances as a kid ? ” Garcia Lawler asks , as we rain cats and dogs a glass ofTen to One rummy . The singer recently became an investor and co - possessor of the brand , which was primitively founded by Marc Farrell . We were affect by the Caribbean White Rum , which matt-up high character , nuanced in flavour , and easily potable , but the Caribbean Dark Rum steal our attention . It ’s a portmanteau of eight – year - quondam Barbados and Dominican column still rums , combined with in high spirits ester Jamaican pot still rummy and Trinidadian rum . “ This one makes me feel classy , like I ’m at one of those streak in Midtown that have sepia walls and Tiffany lamp , ” Garcia Lawler says . “ What is that esthetic on Pinterest called , dark academe ? Ciara , your rum is giving me dark academia vibration . ”
We experienced toffee , broil spices , and banana tree on the nose , followed by a pleasant sense of taste of vanilla . It would make for an idealOld FashionedorDaiquiri , but is absolutely suitable for sipping on its own . Plus , it ’s attractively bottled , have a voguish , case - written recording label . We love the fact that this steel isfounded by a Trinidadian , transparently sourced from the Caribbean , and boast no total loot , colourize , or flavor . Ten to One will make you rethink everything you thought you know about rum .
Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist
Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist
Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist
Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist
Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist
