Captain Morgan Sliced is Turning Up the Heat: NEW Sweet vs. Heat Variety Pack is Serving up Bold Flavors with the Crack of a Can

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Captain Morgan launches new Sweet vs. Heat Variety Pack, featuring cocktail-inspired canned beverages with both sweet and spicy flavors. The pack includes four distinct varieties: Chili Lime Margarita, Jalapeño Paloma, Blackberry Mojito, and Peach on the Beach Style Beverages.

Available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $18.99, the 12-count variety pack contains 12 oz cans with 5% ABV. This launch follows the success of their original Sliced Variety Pack, which included popular flavors like Strawberry Margarita and Pineapple Daiquiri.

The new lineup caters to the growing sweet-meets-spicy flavor trend, offering consumers bold flavors in a ready-to-enjoy format. The beverages are positioned for various occasions, from backyard gatherings to golf outings.

Craving a fiery kick or something smooth and sweet? No Need to Choose with New Sweet vs Heat Variety Pack – Now Available Nationwide

NEW YORK, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're Team Sweet, Team Spicy or somewhere in between, Captain Morgan Sliced has you covered. Introducing Captain Morgan Sliced: Sweet vs. Heat, your new go-to variety pack for flavor-packed, cocktail-inspired cans that serve the best of both worlds – because when it comes to flavor, Captain Morgan doesn't believe you should have to choose. Spicy, sweet and seriously good, just crack one open and settle the flavor face-off with a sip.

Things are heating up—in the forecast and in the cooler. The newest sweet and spicy members of the Captain Morgan Sliced portfolio hits shelves right in time for warmer weather… and each cocktail-inspired can is coming in hot (or sweet), but with a twist:

• With notes of zesty lime and subtle spice, the Chili Lime Margarita Style Beverage brings crisp, refreshing flavor with zero fuss.
• A citrusy shake-up with a playful kick, the Jalapeño Paloma Style Beverage blends grapefruit, yuzu, and jalapeño flavors together for a sip that's bright, buzzy, and bold.
• Blackberry Mojito Style Beverage is bursting with the juicy flavor of blackberry, brightened by notes of tart lime, and rounded out with a cool touch of garden mint flavor—this mojito-inspired drink is fresh, flavorful, and made to enjoy.
• The playfully sweet Peach on the Beach Style Beverage lives up to its name – sweet, juicy peach flavor meets notes of vibrant orange essence with cranberry flavored finish that comes together for a perfectly balanced sip.

"As the sweet-meets-spicy flavor trend continues to grow, the Sweet vs. Heat Variety Pack brings that dynamic to life in a way that's elevated and convenient," said Justin Faiber, Director, Brand Marketing, FMB & RTD Beverages. "This exciting innovation is about meeting consumers with what they are asking for—delivering bold flavor in a ready-to-enjoy format. Whether they're craving smooth sweetness or a fiery kick, Sweet vs. Heat proves that Sliced is Better… especially when you don't have to choose."

With 5% ABV, Captain Morgan Sliced Sweet vs. Heat is now available on shelves nationwide and wherever you can find Captain Morgan in a 12-count variety pack of 12 oz cans, and at a suggested retail price of $18.99.

The original Captain Morgan Sliced Variety Pack showed that people weren't just reaching for convenience—they wanted flavor, too. With standouts like Strawberry Margarita and Pineapple Daiquiri getting plenty of love (and scoring awards along the way¹), it was only a matter of time before the Sliced lineup expanded with a variety pack made to keep taste buds guessing.

And with Captain Morgan Sliced: Sweet vs. Heat, great flavor's always invited, whether it's a backyard chill, a last-minute group text come to life or a tee time with your crew.

In the coming weeks, Captain Morgan Sliced is hitting the links—and yes, we're embracing the slice. Whether it's on the course or in your cooler, there's no wrong way to play it. Follow @CaptainMorganUSA on Instagram to see what's coming next. And whether you're Team Sweet or Team Spicy, please remember to enjoy Captain Morgan Sliced responsibly.

About Captain Morgan
Captain Morgan is the number one selling spiced rum in the U.S. Captain Morgan encourages everyone 21+ to spice it up by bringing our flavor to every occasion. The Captain Morgan portfolio includes CAPTAIN MORGAN Original Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Sliced Apple Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN White Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN 100 Proof Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Private Stock, CAPTAIN MORGAN Silver Spiced Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Coconut Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Pineapple Rum, CAPTAIN MORGAN Sweet Chili Lime, and CAPTAIN MORGAN Sliced. For more information, visit www.CaptainMorgan.com.

About Diageo North America
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow at Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.

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¹ 2024 San Francisco Ready-to-Drink Competition

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FAQ

What flavors are included in Captain Morgan's new Sweet vs Heat Variety Pack?

The pack includes four flavors: Chili Lime Margarita, Jalapeño Paloma, Blackberry Mojito, and Peach on the Beach Style Beverages.

What is the alcohol content and price of Captain Morgan's new Sweet vs Heat pack?

The beverages contain 5% ABV and the 12-count variety pack retails for a suggested price of $18.99.

When and where will Captain Morgan's Sweet vs Heat Variety Pack be available?

The variety pack is now available nationwide wherever Captain Morgan products are sold.

How does the new Sweet vs Heat pack differ from the original Captain Morgan Sliced Variety Pack?

The new pack focuses on sweet-meets-spicy flavor combinations, while the original pack featured traditional cocktail flavors like Strawberry Margarita and Pineapple Daiquiri.

What size are the cans in the new Captain Morgan Sweet vs Heat Variety Pack?

The variety pack contains 12 oz cans.