KISS Black Diamond Rum
KISS Black Diamond Rum is a 40% ABV (80 proof) premium dark rum in a 700mL bottle — a blend of Caribbean dark rums aged up to 15 years, bottled unfiltered by Swedish producer Brands For Fans with KISS, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 700mL (US "Drink It Up by KISS" bottling; original EU release was 500mL)
- Age: blend of Caribbean dark rums aged up to 15 years
- Origin: Caribbean — blended by master blender Daniel Henriksson for Brands For Fans, Sweden, in collaboration with KISS
- Production: unfiltered at bottling to retain full intensity
- Awards: 2021 International Spirits Challenge Silver, 2021 SIP Awards Platinum, 2021 The Spirits Business Gold, 2021 Beverage Testing Institute Silver
The First of the KISS Rum Kollection
Black Diamond launched the KISS Rum Kollection in October 2020 — named after the closing track of the band's 1974 self-titled debut album, with label artwork referencing KISS's early costumes, stage make-up, and the KISS Alive! live-album era. Like its Detroit Rock sibling, it was blended by Brands For Fans' Daniel Henriksson from a variety of Caribbean dark rum casks, bottled unfiltered so none of the cask character is stripped out. Shop the full rum shelf, see the Drink It Up by KISS collection, or step up to the bolder Brands For Fans lineup.
Tasting Notes
The nose shows pronounced oak over dried fruit, butterscotch, arrack, vanilla, orange peel, and nuts. The palate carries restrained sweetness with marked oak character — dried apricot, arrack, vanilla, nuts, dried dates, vanilla fudge, cinnamon, and chocolate — finishing slightly spicy and well rounded.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a single large ice cube is how this one was built to be drunk. It also makes a refined Cuba Libre with quality cola and fresh lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KISS Black Diamond Rum named after?
"Black Diamond," the closing track of KISS's 1974 debut album — the bottle design nods to the band's early costumes and stage make-up.
Is the bottle really 700mL?
The US "Drink It Up by KISS" bottling is 700mL, which is the unit Del Mesa Liquor stocks. The original European release was 500mL.
Who actually makes KISS rum?
Swedish producer Brands For Fans (Motörhead, Slayer, Scorpions spirits) blends it with KISS and their licensing agent Epic Rights; US distribution runs under the "Drink It Up by KISS" name.
For the KISS fan who drinks like a rock star — order KISS Black Diamond Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.