Episode 55 features Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, the original spiced rum. The bottle for the tasting is 750mL at 35% ABV, or 70 proof and sells for about $20.Enjoy this episode with a Captain & Coke!Captain Morgan's official website: https://www.captainmorgan.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1944 - Seagram creates Captain Morgan in Jamaica1980 - Seagram's North American team developed a new flavored rum, and needs a name - they repurposed the existing Captain Morgan brand for the new rum1984 - Captain Morgan launched in the United States, and takes off, becoming a major brand2001 - Diageo buys the brand from Seagram2014 - Diageo Canada sues Heaven Hill for trade dress infringement with their Admiral Nelson brand, and won three years later2019 - Global sales reach 11.9 million 9-liter equivalent cases worldwide Key Cocktails:The spirit is made to mix with cola. Just add a shot to a tall glass full of ice and top with cola.References:Wikipedia Article on Captain MorganBooze Business Blog on Captain MorganWikipedia Article on Sir Henry MorganHistory Collection Article on the Real Henry MorganVinepair Article on Captain MorganPre-Swagger Captain Vintage AdStatista Listing on Captain Morgan SalesContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

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