Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold
Vanilla and spice are the whole point of this bottle. The UK photo is a 70 cl size.
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold lists brown sugar, dried fruit, warming spice, and a hint of oak. Diageo makes the brand outside Jamaica. Wikipedia puts the origin in the US Virgin Islands and the sale to Diageo in 2001.
Seagram started the name in 1944. The spiced rum reached the United States in 1984. None of those dates put a still in Canada.
Product Highlights
- •Vanilla and other natural flavours
- •UK bottle photo marked 70 cl
- •Owned by Diageo since 2001
- •Brand introduced in 1944
- •Spiced rum reached the US in 1984
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is not Canadian. Diageo owns it, Wikipedia lists a US Virgin Islands origin, and the UK page only describes a vanilla and spice blend in a 70 cl bottle. Jamaican Captain Morgan is a different rum.
Score breakdown (85% evidenced, high confidence)
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Owner
- Diageo
- Origin listed
- US Virgin Islands
- UK size shown
- 70 cl
- Flavour
- Vanilla and spice
- Brand start
- 1944
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Rum flavoured with vanilla, other natural flavours, and spice.
Warnings
- Alcohol. Not for anyone under the legal drinking age.
All Information Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold made in Canada?
No. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is a Diageo rum. Wikipedia lists the brand origin as the US Virgin Islands. The UK product page describes vanilla and spice. It does not name a Canadian distillery.
Who owns the brand?
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is produced by Diageo outside Jamaica. Wikipedia says Seagram started the brand in 1944 and sold it to Diageo in 2001. Diageo is based in London.
What does it taste like?
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold's UK page lists natural vanilla, brown sugar, dried fruit, warming spices, and a hint of oak. The page says it is made to mix with lemonade, ginger ale, or juice.
What size is the UK bottle?
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold's UK page uses a bottle image named 70 cl. That is the British listing, not a measured Canadian LCBO size. The page does not print an alcohol percentage in the text.
Is the Jamaica Captain Morgan the same?
No. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold outside Jamaica is Diageo's. Wikipedia says the Captain Morgan sold inside Jamaica is a different rum from J. Wray and Nephew, because Diageo does not own that trademark there.
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