This blend, which is bottled in the Netherlands, has been aged up to 15 years. Volbeat No. III is dark and complex with notes of exotic dried fruits, caramel and wood. It is really delicious, soft, kind and very forthcoming - also the finish.

They have rolled up their sleeves and immersed themselves in the creative process, rather than merely slapping their logo on the bottle. Besides from the very important task of tasting, the band has also been involved in the production process. “When it comes to music, I know what I am doing and I have many years of experience,” explained Michael Poulsen, when the band had sold multi-platinum. “But when it comes to spirits, I am still learning about aromas and the blending process. It is a journey of experience, and I am very thrilled to be able to give something to people. Even those, who might say, ‘I’m not a fan of their music, but their spirits are wonderful.'”

 

There's a reason for such enthusiasm. Just as the band's music has evolved, so has their pursuit of finding and now creating the perfect drink. While Volbeat Rum I and II were limited batches that mostly graced specialty stores and went on to become collectors items amongst rum connoisseurs, Volbeat No. III has been blended and produced with the goal of making it widely available and reasonably affordable. However, Poulsen is also quick to note that while the latest edition may be more accessible, the quality and the flavour remain as top line as the previous batches. "The good thing about spirits are that it's not always about the price," the singer shares. "You can make a quality product at a decent price. It's about how you blend it and the process."

Volbeat No. III is a universal spirit drink for everyone, from distinguished rum connoisseurs to a more casual imbiber, and the band hopes to make rum fans out of those who were not previously. As it says in the back label, this drink is for every “Guitar Gangster, Lonesome Rider, Cheapside Slogger and everyone else in between.” Cheers!

Just like one Volbeat song can turn a casual listener into a fan, one sip has the same effect when it comes to Volbeat No. III.