Kraken are legendary sea monsters, tales of which have been around for centuries. Originating in Scandinavian folklore, according to legend a Kraken was a giant squid-like creature. Kraken Spiced Rum is aptly marketed with the tagline, “The Kraken puts a beast in your belly.” Kraken Spiced Rum is beastly indeed. Distilled at Angostura Distillery in Trinidad, it aged for up to 2 years and is blended with spices, such as cinnamon, ginger and cloves.