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Captain Morgan's New Apple Smash Flavor Packs a Powerful Punch

— August 9, 2018 — Lifestyle
Following the success of its Watermelon Smash flavor, Captain Morgan has expanded its lineup of premade, bottled shots with a new Apple Smash variety. Just as the name suggests, the new shot packs a powerful apple punch into every ounce.

Captain Morgan's new Apple Smash flavor consists of Captain Morgan rum blended with punchy fruit flavors. To give consumers a hint at what's inside, each bottle comes with a scratch and sniff label that gives off a whiff of the tart, boozy drink liquor inside. At 30% ABV, the smell is also a good indicator of just how strong this drink really is.

Though the brand recommends that Apple Smash be sipped on its own, it can also be enjoyed in a cocktail with ginger ale for a lighter take on the candy apple flavor.


Image Credit: Captain Morgan.

Trend Themes

  1. Pre-made Bottled Shots — Opportunity for innovating and expanding the market for convenient, ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages.
  2. Enhanced Flavored Rums — Potential for creating unique and bold flavor combinations to attract consumer interest and differentiate from traditional rum offerings.
  3. Scratch and Sniff Packaging — Opportunity to engage consumer senses through interactive packaging, enhancing the product experience and generating curiosity.

Industry Implications

  1. Alcoholic Beverages — Opportunity for brands to explore innovative ways to create and package alcoholic beverages, appealing to consumer preferences for convenience and unique flavors.
  2. Packaging — Potential for packaging companies to develop interactive and sensory packaging solutions that capture consumer attention and elevate the product experience.
  3. Cocktail Mixers — Opportunity for developing new cocktail mixers and flavor enhancers that complement and enhance the unique flavors of pre-made bottled shots.
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