Coconut Cartel Special Dark Rum
Coconut Cartel Special Dark Rum is a Guatemalan añejo at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle — rum aged 4–12 years in new charred American oak, then cut to proof with fresh coconut water instead of still water — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% vol (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 4–12 years in new charred American oak
- Production: cut to proof with fresh coconut water; no artificial flavors or coloring
- Origin: Guatemala
- Style: tropical añejo — notably not sweet
Cut With Coconut Water, Not Still Water
Coconut Cartel's signature move is swapping still water for fresh coconut water when bringing its aged Guatemalan añejo down to proof — the spirit spends 4 to 12 years in new charred American oak, then meets coconut water with nothing artificial added. The result is a dark rum that reads tropical without tipping into sweetness. Browse more Coconut Cartel expressions, or explore the store's full rum shelf.
Tasting Notes
Coconut, banana, mango, and vanilla on the nose; the palate brings plantain, caramel, sandalwood, and burnt brown sugar with a light saline edge. Drier and more spirit-driven than its tropical premise suggests.
How to Enjoy
Serve over a large ice cube to let the coconut-water minerality show, or build a dark rum Old Fashioned where the oak spice carries the drink. It also pours beautifully in a Daiquiri for a drier, more savory take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coconut Cartel Special Dark Rum sweetened or flavored?
No — it is aged rum cut to proof with fresh coconut water, with no artificial flavors or coloring, and it drinks notably dry for a tropical rum.
What is the ABV of Coconut Cartel Special Dark Rum?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Where is Coconut Cartel rum made?
The rum is distilled and aged in Guatemala.
Does it taste like coconut?
Coconut shows on the nose alongside banana and vanilla, but the palate leans into caramel, sandalwood, and oak — more aged-rum character than coconut drink.
Tropical and dry at once: order Coconut Cartel Special Dark Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.