We often get asked: can you age spiced rum?Let’s clear up a few myths. The Truth About Ageing Spiced Rum Unlike whisky, spiced rum is rarely aged in the bottle.The “age” refers to the base rum used — which may be aged in oak barrels before spices are added. Once bottled, spiced rum doesn’t continue to improve with age — in fact, after 2–3 years, the spices can fade if not stored correctly. How to Keep Your Rum at Its Best Store upright Cool, dark place Tightly sealed The Bottom Line Enjoy your Slydog Spiced Rum fresh — that’s when...

Spiced rum is one of the most mixer-friendly spirits out there — and Slydog is no exception.Here’s our pick of the best mixers for spiced rum in 2025: Ginger beer — zingy, spicy, unbeatable Cola — the go-to classic Cloudy apple juice — crisp and refreshing Pineapple juice — a tropical twist Coconut water — for an island vibe Tonic water — seriously underrated Iced tea — great for summer sipping Orange juice — bright & citrusy Pro tip: Always use plenty of ice and garnish with fresh lime or orange peel to lift the flavours. Want to give these...

Ever wondered what separates spiced rum from dark rum?Here’s the lowdown from the Slydog team. Spiced Rum Typically based on light or medium rum Infused with natural spices (vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, citrus peel) Often slightly sweetened Smooth, aromatic, and versatile — perfect for cocktails or sipping Dark Rum Aged longer in oak barrels (deeper colour) No added spices Richer, more molasses-heavy flavour More robust and often sipped neat or in classic cocktails like the Mai Tai At Slydog, we love spiced rum for its flexibility — mixable, sippable, and full of bold personality. Curious to taste the difference?Shop Slydog...

At Slydog, we love pushing the boundaries of what you can mix with spiced rum. Sure, Coke’s a classic — but there’s a whole world of flavours waiting to be explored. Here are 25 of our favourite mixers (trust us — we’ve tested them!): Ginger beer Cloudy apple juice Pineapple juice Cola (you can’t skip it) Blood orange soda Vanilla cream soda Coconut water Grapefruit juice Iced tea Cold brew coffee Lemonade Spicy tomato juice Rhubarb soda Pomegranate juice Mango juice Watermelon juice Tonic water Cranberry juice Elderflower tonic Chai tea Coconut milk Almond milk Sparkling water with lime Pear...