KFC launches first-ever spirit in '11-Herbed and Spiced Rum'

Collaborating with Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum, they aimed to create a drink that was a "bespoke blend".

Additionally, it was inspired by "the flavours of the Colonel’s 11 herbs" and the Cornish heritage of Dead Man's Fingers.

In a statement, KFC said: "Although the Colonel’s recipe remains a secret (sorry folks), we can reveal it has the perfect balance of our herbs and spices including black and white pepper, together with the freshly fried goodness of our golden breading that makes our chicken taste so damn good.

The drink will have notes of caramel, vanilla and nutmeg among others (Image: KFC)

"Infused with the unmistakable notes of Dead Man’s Fingers spiced rum, the new tipple also has whispers of creamy caramel, vanilla, treacle toffee and nutmeg…*chef’s kiss*.  

"To be enjoyed with a splash of cola or in a cocktail – as long as you’ve got your glass of 11 Herbed and Spiced Rum in hand and a bucket of chicken in the other, you’re set." 

The KFC rum can be purchased through The Drop store website here or on Amazon.

KFC spiced rum pop-up event celebration

Alongside launching the rum, KFC and Dead Man's Fingers will be opening a pop-up Chicken and Rum Shack to celebrate.

As a way to pay tribute to Dead Man’s Fingers' coastal origins, this will be located in Margate on Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2.

KFC said: "Rivalling Glasto’s Rum Shack, KFC and Dead Man’s Fingers are inviting fans to a shack full of chicken and rum located right on Margate’s iconic seafront.

"Not only is it filled with finger lickin’ features and a whole lot of free chicken, we’ve also copped the help of an expert mixologist who will be on hand to serve up a bunch of Dead Man’s Fingers-approved cocktails, including Zinger Punch, The Colonel’s Colada and Fingers Lickin’ Good, all made with Dead Man’s Fingers Rum."

This event will also be free so there's no need to worry about getting a ticket for entry.