Captain Morgan facts for kids
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| Manufacturer | Diageo |
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| Country of origin | Jamaica |
| Introduced | 1944 |
| Alcohol by volume | 35% |
| Proof (US) | 70 (Original) |
| Colour | Golden |
Captain Morgan is a well-known brand of flavored rum. It is made by a big British company called Diageo. The brand is named after a real person, Sir Henry Morgan. He was a famous Welsh privateer (a type of sailor who worked for a government) in the Caribbean in the 1600s.
History of Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum first came out in the United States in 1984. Later, in 2005, a new kind called Captain Morgan Tattoo Black Spiced rum was added.
By 2007, Captain Morgan was one of the biggest spirit brands in the United States. It was also one of the top ten worldwide. About 7.6 million large cases were sold that year. Most Captain Morgan rum is sold in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, South Africa, and to travelers around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Captain Morgan para niños
