KISS Detroit Rock Rum
KISS Detroit Rock Rum is a 45% ABV (90 proof) premium dark rum in a 700mL bottle — a blend of Dominican Republic dark rums aged 8 to 15 years, bottled unfiltered by Swedish producer Brands For Fans in collaboration with KISS, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Age: blend of Dominican dark rums aged 8–15 years
- Origin: Dominican Republic — blended by master blender Daniel Henriksson for Brands For Fans, Sweden
- Production: unfiltered at bottling to retain full intensity; second release in the KISS Rum Kollection
- Awards: 2021 IWSC Gold, 2021 SIP Awards Platinum "Best of Class", 2021 The Spirits Business Gold, 2021 Beverage Testing Institute Gold
Detroit Rock City in a Bottle
Named after "Detroit Rock City," the opening track of KISS's double-platinum Destroyer album, Detroit Rock Rum is the second release in the KISS Rum Kollection — a genuine collaboration between the band, their licensing agent Epic Rights, and Swedish producer Brands For Fans (the outfit behind the Motörhead, Slayer, and Scorpions spirit lines). Master blender Daniel Henriksson built the blend from 8-to-15-year-old Dominican dark rum casks and bottled it unfiltered, so every pour carries the full weight of the wood. It moved more than 100,000 bottles across Europe, Japan, and Australia before its US rollout. Browse more rum, explore the Drink It Up by KISS lineup, or compare other Brands For Fans artist collabs.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with nuanced spice and distinct oak character — arrack, dried figs, sultanas, brown sugar, and chocolate. The palate builds from a restrained initial sweetness into arrack, dark chocolate, apricot, dried figs, nuts, butterscotch, and orange, resolving into a finish of clear barrel character, gentle sweetness, and full, well-rounded body.
How to Enjoy
Serve it neat to taste the full unfiltered intensity, or over one large ice cube for a slow-opening pour. It holds its own in a dark rum Old Fashioned, but the brand's official line is neat first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rum goes into KISS Detroit Rock Rum?
A blend of Dominican Republic dark rums aged 8 to 15 years, blended by Brands For Fans' master blender Daniel Henriksson and bottled unfiltered.
Is Detroit Rock Rum the same as KISS Black Diamond Rum?
No — Black Diamond (40% ABV, Caribbean rums up to 15 years) was the first release of the KISS Rum Kollection; Detroit Rock (45% ABV, Dominican rums 8–15 years) is the second, bolder release.
Why might the bottle look cloudy?
It is bottled unfiltered, so natural cloudiness can appear — that is a sign of the uncut flavor, not a flaw.
Rock and roll all night — grab KISS Detroit Rock Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.