Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold

Captain Morgan is a world-renowned brand of spiced rum spirit drinks, originally inspired by the 17th-century Welsh privateer Sir Henry Morgan. The brand was founded in 1944 by the Seagram Company, which initially produced the rum in Jamaica. Over the decades, it evolved from a local Caribbean product into a global household name, particularly famous for its 'Original Spiced' variety introduced in the early 1980s.

Today, Captain Morgan is owned by the British multinational beverage giant Diageo. While the liquid's heritage is Caribbean, the production is decentralized to serve global demand. Distillation primarily takes place in the United States Virgin Islands (St. Croix), but the final blending, bottling, and flavoring often occur in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and Australia, depending on the specific regional market requirements.

As of 2026, Diageo continues to manage the brand as one of its top-tier spirits, focusing on both traditional spiced variations and newer low-alcohol or alcohol-free alternatives to meet changing consumer preferences worldwide.