First Impressions
Deadhead's monkey head bottle is unmistakable on any shelf. The dark chocolate expression takes their Mexican rum and combines it with chocolate, coffee, and cocoa, creating a spirit that's firmly in dessert territory. At 35% ABV, it's lighter than standard rum — designed for sipping and indulgence rather than cocktail-making.
Tasting Notes
The nose is unashamedly chocolatey. Rich dark chocolate, coffee, cocoa butter, and butterscotch create a dessert shop aroma. Cherry adds fruitiness. On the palate, smooth dark chocolate leads, with cherry sweetness and butterscotch depth adding layers. Coffee undertone provides a slight bitterness that prevents complete sugar overload. It's sweet and dessert-like.
The finish is medium, with chocolate and cherry fading warmly alongside butterscotch.
How to Drink It
Over ice as a dessert, in a Chocolate Espresso Martini, or poured over vanilla ice cream. The bottle makes it a memorable gift.
The Bottom Line
Deadhead Dark Chocolate earns a 6 — it delivers exactly what it promises, though the £57 price is steep for a 35% ABV chocolate rum. You're paying for the bottle as much as the liquid. Fun and indulgent for the right occasion.
