Leading competitors for the spiced rum include Captain Morgan and Sailor Jerry which retail around $15 to $18 for a 1.75 liter at Total Wine. In terms of flavor, Costco's spiced rum doesn't hold back.

Of the many popular rum brands, a bottle of Malibu makes a solid addition to play on the tropical flavors by adding coconut into the mix. Captain Morgan or Sailor Jerry spiced rum would be ideal ...