Captain Morgan Alcohol Content
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is 35% alcohol by volume, or 70 proof.2 That is a bit weaker than plain rum or vodka at 40%. A 1.5 oz shot is 0.9 standard drinks.
Not every Captain Morgan is the same strength. Captain Morgan White Rum is 40%, and the canned Sliced cocktails are malt drinks under 6%.3,5
Captain Morgan ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Captain Morgan?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 35% ABV, here is how Captain Morgan adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 35% | 0.9 |
| Rum and Coke (2 oz rum) | 35% | 1.2 |
| 375 ml bottle | 35% | 7.4 |
| 750 ml bottle | 35% | 14.8 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 35% | 34.5 |
A 750 ml bottle holds about 17 shots. At 35%, that is about 15 standard drinks.
Captain Morgan vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 1.5 oz shot |
|---|---|---|
| Bacardi Superior | 40% | 1.0 |
| Captain Morgan White | 40% | 1.0 |
| Captain Morgan Original Spiced | 35% | 0.9 |
| Bacardi Spiced | 35% | 0.9 |
| Fireball | 33% | 0.8 |
| Baileys | 17% | 0.4 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Captain Morgan Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many shots of Captain Morgan reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Captain Morgan Alcohol FAQ
What proof is Captain Morgan?
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is 70 proof (35% ABV). Captain Morgan White Rum is 80 proof (40%).
Is Captain Morgan strong?
It is a little weaker than most liquor. Original Spiced is 35%, while vodka, whiskey, and plain rum are usually 40%.
How many shots are in a bottle of Captain Morgan?
A 750 ml bottle has about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. A 1.75 L bottle has about 39.
How many shots of Captain Morgan get you drunk?
Each shot is 0.9 standard drinks. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Captain Morgan affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 23009001000806. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum label, 70 proof. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23193001000380. Captain Morgan White Rum label, 80 proof. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23193001000384. Captain Morgan Coconut label, 70 proof. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23237001000125. Captain Morgan Sliced Strawberry Margarita label, malt beverage, 5.8% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.