Malibu Pineapple Rum
Malibu Pineapple Rum is a 42-proof (21% ABV) Caribbean rum from Barbados that layers a tart, tangy touch of pineapple over Malibu's signature coconut — a delicately bodied, sweet, smooth-finishing flavored rum built for tropical drinks. Made with carefully aged white rum distilled at the West Indies Rum Distillery in Brighton, St. Michael, it follows the house pattern of Caribbean rum, water, sugar, and flavorings under Pernod Ricard ownership. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 21% (42 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: pineapple + coconut flavored rum (rum-based liqueur)
- Origin: Barbados — West Indies Rum Distillery; Pernod Ricard brand (owner since 2005)
- Production: white rum blended with coconut and pineapple flavors; introduced 2018 (trade press)
The Piña Colada, Pre-Assembled
Malibu was created in 1978 by Tom Jago to simplify the bartender's piña colada — and the Pineapple expression, introduced in 2018, finishes the job Jago started: coconut AND pineapple already in the bottle. The profile is unmistakable Malibu: zingy pineapple juices merging with coconut, a touch of cinnamon, and a sweet, smooth finish. It is built for the Bay Breeze, the Blue Hawaiian, and the upgraded piña colada — the drinks our cocktail-ready spirits shelf was made for. See the full Malibu range and our rum collection.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: zingy pineapple juices merging with coconut, a touch of cinnamon. Palate: delicate body with a soft rum taste, tart pineapple, and sweet coconut. Finish: sweet, smooth, and lingering.
How to Enjoy
Over ice with pineapple juice for an instant Bay Breeze, or blended with coconut cream for a two-ingredient piña colada. It also lifts a Blue Hawaiian — blue curaçao, pineapple, coconut, done.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the alcohol content of Malibu Pineapple?
21% ABV (42 proof) — it is a flavored rum/rum liqueur, lighter than standard rum.
Where is Malibu made?
Barbados, at the West Indies Rum Distillery; the brand is owned by Pernod Ricard.
What cocktails use it?
The Bay Breeze, Blue Hawaiian, and piña colada are the signature serves.
Sunshine with a pineapple twist — order Malibu Pineapple Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.