---
title: "Spiced Rum Calories & Nutrition: How Many Calories? | Dilay 1949"
url: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-calories
description: "How many calories are in spiced rum? Around 55–65 kcal per 25ml measure. Where the calories come from, how mixers add up, and whether spiced rum is gluten-free and vegan."
lang: en
---

The Spiced Rum Guide

# Spiced Rum Calories and Nutrition

Last updated 25 July 2026

◆ CALORIES & LABELS ◆

**A 25ml single measure of spiced rum (around 40% ABV) contains roughly 55–65 calories, with most of that coming from the alcohol itself.** Spiced rum has little to no protein, fat or fibre; any carbohydrate comes from added sugar, which varies by brand. The figures below are approximate — sweeter rums sit at the higher end.

## Calories by measure

| Measure | Approx. calories |
| --- | --- |
| 25ml (UK single) | ~55–65 kcal |
| 35ml (UK large) | ~75–90 kcal |
| 50ml (double) | ~110–130 kcal |
| 100ml | ~220–260 kcal |

## Where the calories come from

Two sources: the alcohol (about 7 calories per gram — the main contributor) and any added sugar. An unsweetened spiced rum is almost all alcohol calories; a sweeter one adds carbs on top. (Strength matters too — see spiced rum ABV (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-abv).)

## Mixers add the most

The rum is only part of the story. A sugary cola or lemonade can add as many calories as the measure itself, while soda water, diet mixers or a squeeze of lime add almost none. If you're watching intake, the mixer is the bigger lever.

## Is spiced rum gluten-free?

Generally, yes. Rum is distilled from sugarcane or molasses, not grain, and distillation removes gluten proteins — so most spiced rum is considered gluten-free. If you're highly sensitive, check the label for any added flavourings and confirm with the producer.

## Is spiced rum vegan?

Usually, yes — spiced rum doesn't typically use animal-derived ingredients or finings. As always, check the specific brand if it matters to you.

## A note on units

At 40% ABV, a 25ml single is about one UK unit. UK guidance is to drink no more than 14 units a week. (More on strength and proof (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-abv).)

## Dilay 1949

Dilay is bottled at 40% ABV and made to taste of its spices rather than sugar. Buy Dilay 1949 Panjabi Spiced Rum (https://shop.dilay1949spicedrum.com/) and try Dilay 1949 Panjabi Spiced Rum.

Dilay is for adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

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