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Liquor Review: Captain Morgan Tattoo

Captain Morgan Tattoo      Everyone knows of Captain Morgan rum.  The people over at the Captain’s distilleries have created yet another incarnation of the regular Captain’s rum that appears it might be ready to stand alongside the best of the rum world.  Captain Morgan Tattoo has to be one of the most unique tasting rums on the market today.  It doesn’t have that barrel aged great taste that most dark rum is known for, but instead it makes its mark with a very different liqueur-ish flavor.  Either way, this should make for a fun night.

     Captain Morgan Tattoo is a bold variation crafted from fine, aged Puerto Rican rum.  It’s blended with a secret combination of premium and hot spices that makes for a sweet, warm finish.  The best way to describe the flavor is a perfect mix of Royale Chambord and Jägermeister.  Meanwhile, Tattoo carries the same proof as Jägermeister, and the taste is just great.  The flavor may prove too much for you if you drink too many of them straight.  But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.  With it’s fruity, raspberry-like, and spiced flavor, this rum is excellent for shots and is a lot friendlier than Jägermeister.  So why not give it a try?

     Now the real fun with Tattoo comes with the mixing.  Every way Captain Morgan Tattoo can be mixed tastes incredible.  Well maybe not all the ways are incredible, but most of them are.  We came up with a delicious little mix, something I like to call “Fresh Ink.”  It’s a mixture of Sprite© and Captain Morgan Tattoo (duh), and it tastes great.  The way it mixes actually tastes substantially better than it does on the rocks.  When Sprite© is added to Tattoo, the raspberry flavor is seperated and not quite as thick, making it easier to drink.  That fruity flavor is what makes this rum taste more like liqueur than  normal rum.  Tattoo is perfect for the causal drinker and the full-blown, “I don’t have a problem, I can quit whenever I want to” drinker alike.  I’m the latter; I can quit whenever I want.

     One of Tattoo’s weak points is that it didn’t give me a serious drunk feeling, even though it is 70-proof.  It was a very weak drunken buzz that didn’t last very long. It was a real letdown. It gave me a drunk that was just strong enough to float the boat.  Surprisingly, after barely being able to maintain a decent drunk, the hangover from it was pretty unfair.  I had a mild headache and a case of the cotton mouth that was horrible.  In defense of Captain Morgan Tattoo, I did drink the whole bottle.  Like I said before, it just tastes wonderful mixed.  Once it hits your lips, it’s so hard not to want more immediately.  I do not have a problem.  When did this become an interrogation?  I just like a few drinks….or 12.

     Perhaps the best part about Captain Morgan Tattoo is that it will only cost you $17.  Something that tastes as good as this rum does for such a low price is well worth purchasing.  It probably won’t get you totally drunk, but it will taste great while trying.  If you would rather have something that is going to get you trashed, you my not care to have this one as a stand-alone drink, but there is always the option of mixing it with something stronger like Everclear 151.  No matter how you drink, Tattoo is at least worth a try.  Just remember you can drink as much as you want; it’s fine, no one is going to judge you here.  Everything is okay now.  You are amongst friends, and you can now join our forum to meet more people with the same life solution as your own.

Sipability – 7.0

Mixability – 8.0

Drunkability – 6.0

Hangover-ability – 7.0

Bang for the Buck – 8.0

Overall – 7.0 7 shots

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  1. Frank the Tank
    17 January 8:51 pm

    This stuff makes me want to vomit green monkey shit.

  2. Disagreer
    3 June 4:47 pm

    Where I previously described Private Stock as ‘vile,’ Tattoo is like nirvana in a glass. Wonderful by itself or with Coke. I’ll have to try it with Sprite on recommendation of the BB crew.

  3. reignofsteel
    20 June 5:54 pm

    I bought this because I’d never seen it before and the bottle looked cool. I took it home and tried it and haven’t bought anything different since. I love mixing it with Coke or takin shots with it to start off the night and then goin from there. I haven’t tried it with Sprite, but I think I will.

  4. JJ
    22 June 1:49 pm

    It looked intriguing, so I sought out an airplane size bottle. It’s … ok. Nothing to write home about. I’ll mix it with Talking Rain Lemon-Lime and call it good.

  5. Whitey
    22 June 11:40 pm

    Damn, I thought it was a black glass bottle. NOPE Tasty stuff though.

  6. Shattorak
    7 July 1:38 pm

    I just used Tattoo as the topper to some Voodoo Juice and it makes a world of difference. Great with Coke and a splash of cherry vodka too.

  7. 26 August 6:02 pm

    wondering where to buy the CM tattoo. are we SOL in Alberta Canada or can I hunt it down somewhere?

  8. Anonymous
    9 September 10:21 pm

    Tattoo has been discontinued. Stock up!

  9. 3 October 1:16 pm

    according to Diageo it has not been discontinued. I received this email this afternoon:

    > Thank you for taking time to contact Diageo. Your feedback is important to us.
    >
    > In regards to your email, please note that Captain Morgan Tattoo has not been discontinued.

  10. 16 October 10:13 pm

    i love sailing with the captain adn this shit really floats my boat

  11. 16 October 10:14 pm

    i love sailing with the captain and this shit realy floats my boat

  12. rtd
    3 November 1:03 am

    Gosling’s Black Seal is a way better dark rum than this overrated garbage. and it’s cheaper and has (a little) more alcohol

  13. Amy
    6 November 7:05 pm

    Taste like CANDY!!!!! I love this stuff it can’t be discountinued I wanted to buy it for my boyfriends birthday he loves it too it is his traditional Halloween drink but they didnt have it this year!!!! It does not get him drunk eighter but it is a great way to start the night. Mixing it normally helps with the hangover.

  14. Will
    10 November 12:16 am

    this stuff is delicious…mix this stuff with Dr. Pepper and its the best drink you will ever have

  15. Ryland
    20 November 9:47 am

    God, such sweetness, like syrup for alcoholics. I literally eat this stuff on Waffles the morning-after. (Its AWESOME) 9/10

  16. 1 December 9:59 pm

    If you want something to try on waffles, try Cruzan Black Strap. Mmm.

  17. Alkie Liver
    11 December 7:56 pm

    Heh – it is a little syrupy. so waffles (with melted butter) would be wonderful. I picked up the children/airline size bottle, chilled it, and had a sip. Syrupy came to mind, with fruity, and not bad at all for a 35% booze content. Of the mixers I had on hand I tried it with a cherry diet pepsi, and I like it alot. Not sure I could spend a night drinking them, but a few would be good for sure.

    I could see, and would like to see, this taking on jager shots as the dark/spicey shot of choice. I like jager, but this has something a little kinder than jag.

    Party hard – but party smart. Be safe.

  18. TK
    16 December 1:41 am

    This is the most disgusting drink I’ve ever had. If you don’t care for dark liquor I advise you to stay away from Tattoo!

  19. Stephen
    30 December 10:18 pm

    I like to make my own mix, 3/4 tattoo 1/4 code red mountain dew. I like to call it a Dirty Morgan. All my friends are hooked on it.

  20. Erik
    30 January 10:56 pm

    Wow, pretty nasty stuff, so heavy and odd. I wouldn’t recommend it.

  21. Henry
    15 February 5:54 pm

    Similar to mixing w/Sprite, I’ve found mixing it with a grapefruit soda (Squirt) is my new favorite. Cheers!

  22. Jeanne
    12 March 12:05 am

    This stuff is amazing. We get it for all our parties. When you mix it with coke it tastes like cherry coke. It’s great for people who usually can’t take shots too because it’s a lot smoother than Captain’s regular rum.

    LOVE IT!

  23. partygirl
    13 March 12:48 pm

    You people who don’t care for it have really bad taste – you probably couldn’t shoot whiskey either. CM Tattoo is AWESOME!!! Mix it with coke Zero and it’s amazing!!!! If you buy the big boy – and do a 1/2 and 1/2 with rum to coke ratio, it will get you drunk. Hangovers are just the necessary evil to a fun night (or afternoon). I can stop whenever I want, but where’s the fun in that?

  24. Patrick
    22 March 8:40 am

    I think and Irish Tattoo is really good. An Irish Tattoo is one half Baley’s Irish Cream (or any other irish cream) and on half Captain Morgan Tattoo

  25. bob crawford
    20 April 4:02 am

    Compared to the regular captain morgan, this stuff tastes like donkey doo. It’s carmely and certainly doesn’t go well with coke.

  26. bob crawford
    20 April 4:13 am

    After reading all the other comments on here, either your amateurs or your somehow affiliated with Captain Morgan trying to promote this useless product. I would like to believe that your the amateurs, because nothing beats the taste of the original Captain Morgan Spiced Rum. I’ve even named my daughter Morgan, after my favorite beverage. So there! Yep that’s right! You have something to say about it!!!??? You wanna take it outside?!!

  27. tucker
    4 May 11:02 am

    I didn’t get that drunk off it either and i lost my drunkness kind of quick too, but that might be because my friends were acting fn dumb haha

  28. Johnny
    4 June 5:57 pm

    I love this shit. I drink it straight-up and I love the flavor. But what I probably love more is the fact that you can get it so cheap! And ya, as the guy said, it’s at least worth the try. Tattoo will always be one of my favorites.

  29. Joy
    17 June 9:13 pm

    My friend and I drink a shot of tattoo and a shot of captain with a squeeze of lime and then add coke zero and it is a super drink. Everybody likes things different along with mixing so there ya go.

    The place where we use to buy tattoo we can’t seem to get it there anymore for they have said that it has been discontinued. So has it or does anyone know? I would certainly like to know where we can now get tattoo because captain is just not the same without tattoo.

  30. Leslie
    29 June 12:26 am

    Tattoo is amazing. I love it. Good mixing it with dr pepper.

  31. Erik
    4 August 5:05 pm

    This stuff is really gross!

  32. mr. muff
    21 August 3:00 pm

    tattoo and dr. pepper the best ever you should try it just like drinking dr pepper only its great

  33. Willie Wonka
    7 September 10:59 pm

    A variation of the “Captain Dew” drink:

    3 oz Tattoo
    3 oz Mountain Dew
    1 oz Amaretto
    splash of Grenadine.

    Freaking smooth drink. I have come to really love Tattoo and will probably stop drinking regular or private stock altogether. It’s a really smooth drinking rum.

  34. Medz
    9 October 10:01 am

    I enjoy this straight and after trying the Fresh Ink drink, i even enjoy this more. It is a drink that i would enjoy during a night where i just want to sip on something. for parties i rather be taking shots, but i would have this in my off-hand. havent tried it with coke yet, dont think i will. i got sailor for that.

  35. oh yeah? who says i can't have another? watch me
    14 November 6:01 pm

    best god damned stuff on the planet

  36. Rici
    20 November 3:26 pm

    I LOVE this stuff…and it also mixes great with Grape Soda…or grape jello for jello shooters. I’ll have to try some of the other ideas listed here.

  37. Alex
    17 December 1:30 pm

    I like to just drink it straight from the bottle but I do like to put it in a glass and sip it on the rocks to savor the flavor. I realy like to take it with redbull or monster energy drinks, and he was right its good with sprite, … I guess I will try other ideas from here too that I havent already tried… Of course I like all of the Capt Morgan drinks, though Silver, Private Stock, and Parrot Bay pineapple are my favorites… But the moreI drink of Tattoo Its just moving in place of Parrot Bay…

  38. Jimmy
    28 December 9:23 am

    Anyone know where you can order this to Sweden? I can’t find it anywhere..

  39. Bryan
    21 January 6:44 pm

    I’m in the liquor business and taste lot’s of spirits. For a darker rum, Cruzan Black Strap is the best and costs a lot less. Want to know why? All the Cruzan rum’s begin with an aged distillate (1 year) and is have the lowest fusil oils of any spirit. This means its the cleanest rum out there. The Puerto Rican rums might say they are aged but only a small part of the rum consists of “aged” rum. Cruzan is just better. While I don’t see Black Strap and Tatoo ever replacing Jager, it’s a less expensive alternative for those on a budget or looking to try something new. Enjoy whatever suits your taste.

  40. thedane
    22 February 9:18 pm

    I got a few bottles coming in, this week. Can’t wait to try this stuff…

  41. thedane
    22 February 9:20 pm

    BTW.. I got a tattoo on my dick :-D

  42. SDFSDF
    24 February 11:59 pm

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  43. hatchetman
    25 February 8:54 pm

    Tattoo rum with cryrstal lite peach iced tea 1.5 shots per 10 ounces of tea is freaking awesome! I have quit beer, cigarettes, and spending money on crap alcohol drinking this stuff. No stinky breath is noticed even when you are drunk! The hangover when drinking too much is still smooth. Only one advil will loose the headache. I totally reccomend Tattoo rum!

  44. thedane
    26 February 10:02 am

    Just got my 10.5 Litre Tattoo order from the states today (you gotta order big, to save money) This stuff rocks, much better that that Private Stock piss… yeah huaaargh

  45. thedane
    26 February 10:03 am

    *than*

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