The story behind Blackheart
Blackheart launched on February 1, 2010, under the Blackheart Rum Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Heaven Hill Brands, the family-owned Kentucky producer founded in 1935. The rum itself is distilled in the U.S. Virgin Islands from a molasses base, then shipped north to Bardstown, Kentucky, where it is blended with caramel, vanilla, black cherry and warm baking spices.
What separates Blackheart from the shelf is proof. Most commercial spiced rums sit near 70 proof. This one is bottled at 93 proof, 46.5% ABV, so the spice and the cherry hold their ground once ginger beer or cola enters the glass. We have poured it for years and it has never needed an apology.
Explore the Blackheart range
Blackheart comes in four sizes, all the same 93 proof spiced rum, so you pick by how fast your bar empties rather than by recipe.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheart Spiced Rum 375mL | Spiced rum | 93 | Caramel, vanilla, black cherry, cinnamon and clove |
| Blackheart Spiced Rum 750mL | Spiced rum | 93 | Warm baking spice, cherry, molasses finish |
| Blackheart Spiced Rum 1L | Spiced rum | 93 | Same blend, larger pour for parties |
| Blackheart Spiced Rum 1.75L | Spiced rum | 93 | Back bar and punch bowl size |
| Blackheart Spiced Rum, any size | Spiced rum | 93 | Mix with ginger beer, cola, or pineapple |
Which Blackheart is right for you?
Pricing on Blackheart Spiced Rum is one of the reasons it moves. The 375mL is $7.99, the 750mL is $13.99, the 1L is $15.99 and the 1.75L is $25.99. For a 93 proof spirit, that is a serious value, and the big bottle costs less than two standard bottles would. Stop in at 1171 Jericho Turnpike in Commack and we will walk you through the sizes.
93 proof holds up against ginger beer without turning watery.
One bottle fills a punch bowl or a cooler of mixed drinks.
Low entry price to test the spice before committing to a big bottle.