Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum
Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum is the clear, full-strength vanilla of the line — 53 proof (26.5% ABV), 750mL, melding natural vanillas with Caribbean rum and golden cane. Water-white with a pale golden vanilla hint, and dairy-free despite its creamy texture, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 26.5% (53 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Flavored rum — no cream, dairy-free and vegan
- Flavor: Natural vanillas with tropical fruit and golden cane
- Origin: Caribbean rum (Blue Chair Bay)
- Nutrition: 95.9 calories per 1.5 oz, gluten-free (official)
Vanilla, Without the Cream
Launched in June 2015 alongside Banana Rum Cream, Vanilla Rum is the mixer-weight half of that pairing: Kenny Chesney's Blue Chair Bay — founded 2013, named for his song "Old Blue Chair" — melds natural vanillas into Caribbean rum whose components are aged up to 15 months in bourbon barrels. The result pours clear, so vanilla flavor lands in a cocktail without changing its color or adding dairy. Find it among our rums, or browse the full lineup on the Blue Chair Bay vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Color: Water white and clear, with a pale golden vanilla hint. Nose: Sweet, creamy sun-baked vanilla meringue. Palate: Round and smooth — spiced, buttery natural vanillas with tropical fruit and golden cane. Finish: Warm, lingering creamy vanilla.
How to Enjoy
Shake it into a vanilla daiquiri, stir it with cola for a grown-up cream soda, or use it to add a vanilla thread to any tiki build without clouding the drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vanilla Rum a cream liqueur? No — despite the creamy vanilla flavor, it contains no dairy, is vegan, and pours clear at 26.5% ABV.
What kind of vanilla is used? The brand describes a melding of natural vanillas; it does not officially state a vanilla origin, so none is claimed here.
How strong is it? 53 proof (26.5% ABV) — the standard strength for Blue Chair Bay's flavored rums.
Clear rum, deep vanilla — pick up Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.