Rum drinks included in this ranking family
Highest ABV Snapshot For Rum
Built from the current ranking shortlistSorted by ABV (highest first), then score. Use the cards below to understand the baseline before you compare individual bottles, cans, or pours.
The top shortlist shown on this page
Average across the drinks featured on this page
Average across the drinks featured on this page
Sorted by ABV (highest first), then score.
How To Use This Ranking
Use ABV as the first filter
This page is sorted to surface the strongest rum choices first. Start with the top ten, then compare score and calories.
Check serving size before you order
The current shortlist reaches a ceiling of 75.5% ABV, so confirm the pour size before treating a high-proof pick like a standard serving.
Cross-reference carbs separately
Strength and carbs move independently, so a high-ABV pick is not automatically low-carb. This shortlist still averages 0.0g carbs.
Strongest Rum Drinks List — Page 3
Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and carbs before ordering.
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Brugal 1888
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Kirk and Sweeney 12 Year
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Kirk and Sweeney 23 Year
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 98 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
Rum · 2.0g carbs · 105 calories · 40.0% ABV
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Ypioca Ouro Cachaça
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 96 calories · 39.0% ABV
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Brugal Añejo
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 93 calories · 38.0% ABV
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Bacardi Coconut Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Bacardi Lime Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Bacardi Mango Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Bacardi Raspberry Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Bacardi Pineapple Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
Rum · 0.4g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Captain Morgan Coconut Rum
Rum · 0.5g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum
Rum · 0.5g carbs · 86 calories · 35.0% ABV
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Don Q Passion Fruit Rum
Rum · 1.0g carbs · 70 calories · 30.0% ABV
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Cruzan Coconut Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 67 calories · 27.5% ABV
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Cruzan Mango Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 67 calories · 27.5% ABV
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Cruzan Pineapple Rum
Rum · 0.0g carbs · 67 calories · 27.5% ABV
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Blue Chair Bay Coconut Rum
Rum · 4.0g carbs · 73 calories · 26.5% ABV
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Don Q Coco Rum
Rum · 1.0g carbs · 70 calories · 21.0% ABV
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Malibu Mango Rum
Rum · 5.0g carbs · 51 calories · 21.0% ABV
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Malibu Pineapple Rum
Rum · 5.0g carbs · 51 calories · 21.0% ABV
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Malibu Passion Fruit Rum
Rum · 5.0g carbs · 51 calories · 21.0% ABV
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Malibu Coconut Rum
Rum · 5.4g carbs · 51 calories · 21.0% ABV
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Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
Rum · 5.0g carbs · 75 calories · 21.0% ABV
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Rum Ranking FAQ
What is the strongest rum option?
This ranking sorts by ABV first, then score. The current shortlist tops out at 75.5% ABV, so use it to find the highest-proof rum drinks before checking carbs and calories separately.
Why compare rum by more than highest abv?
Because a drink can look strong in one metric and weak in another. Use this page for the primary goal, then open the sibling rankings to compare the same category by other constraints.
Where should I go after this rum ranking?
Open the main rum guide for category benchmarks and ordering strategy, then use related blog posts for deeper brand and cocktail coverage.
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