Name: Lyre's Dark Cane Dark Rum Alternative (Case-6)
Brand: Lyre's - Australia
SKU: 399
Availability: OutOfStock

Product Description

Product Description

Lyre's Dark Cane (Dark Rum Alternative) is a premium non-alcoholic dark rum-style spirit featuring caramel, molasses and maple. Vanilla, spice and toasted-nut notes create a smooth, elegant finish without the alcohol. Part of Lyre's globally recognized range — the world's most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand. Zepeim is the US wholesale distributor.

The one-lineRich caramel and molasses with maple, vanilla, warm spice and toasted nuts — a smooth dark rum alternative.

Tasting tagsCaramel · Vanilla · Toasted Nuts— Lyre's flavor profile

<0.5% (non-alcoholic) — crafted from natural essences & extracts, never distilled from alcohol
Dark Rum Alternative — a faithful zero-proof stand-in for rum, made to be mixed
Core tier — a back-bar workhorse for zero-proof cocktail programs
Vegan · gluten-free — from the world's most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand

What is Lyre's Dark Cane Dark Rum Alternative?

Lyre's Dark Cane is a premium non-alcoholic rum alternative — sold by the case for trade. Rather than removing alcohol from a finished spirit, Lyre's builds flavor from the ground up using natural essences, distillates and extracts, mirroring the aroma, depth and mouthfeel of a classic rum while staying <0.5% ABV. The result is vegan, gluten-free, and designed to be mixed 1:1 in the cocktails you already know. Zepeim is the proud US distributor.

Lyre's Dark Cane specifications

Style	Dark Rum Alternative (non-alcoholic rum)
Format	700ml (23.7 fl oz) bottle
Alcohol by volume	<0.5% (non-alcoholic)
Process	Crafted from natural essences, distillates & extracts (not distilled from alcohol)
Certifications	Vegan-Friendly, Gluten-Free
Storage	Store cool & dry; refrigerate after opening
Origin	Australia
Brand	Lyre's (est. 2019) · most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand

What does Lyre's Dark Cane taste like?

Flavor profile

Rich caramel and molasses with maple, vanilla, warm spice and toasted nuts, finishing smooth and gently sweet. Full-bodied caramel, fudge, fig and toasted nuts lead to a long finish with maple and vanilla sweetness.

Bouquet

Deep caramel with molasses, maple, orange, vanilla, nutmeg and salted caramel.

How to serve it

Best enjoyed mixed — serve as a classic dark rum-style mixer with ginger ale or cola. Designed to be mixed, not sipped neat.

Cocktails to make

Rum & Cola, Dark ’n Stormy-style, Mai Tai-style.

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Natural Flavours, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid), Caramel Colour (E150D), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate), Stabiliser (Cellulose Gum).

Nutrition facts (per serving)

Serving basis	1 fl oz (30 ml)
Calories	~6 kcal
Sugar	0.8g
Carbohydrate	1.3g
Total fat	0g

About Lyre's

Lyre's Spirit Co., founded in Australia in 2019 by Mark Livings and Carl Hartmann, is the world's most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand, distributed in more than 60 countries. Using advanced flavor engineering and food science, Lyre's recreates iconic spirits and cocktails with remarkable precision — no alcohol required. Zepeim distributes Lyre's across the United States, helping bars, restaurants, hotels and retailers build a complete zero-proof cocktail program from a single house.

Country	Australia
Founded	2019
Founders	Mark Livings & Carl Hartmann
Notable	Most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand · 60+ countries

Downloads & resources

Trade resources for Lyre's — spec sheets, awards, tasting notes and brand imagery for your team.

Lyre's spec & tech sheets — Zepeim trade guide (PDF) 2026 Awards Tasting notes USA product images US & ANZ images

Where this sits in the range

Program level: where Lyre's Dark Cane sits in the range

01FoundationalEntry · where a program startsView this tier →

02 · you are hereCoreMedium · a serious back bar

03ReserveLuxury · the statementView this tier →

Round out the order

Complete the lineup

Lyre's is a whole back bar in one house — build gin, whiskey, rum, agave and aperitivo serves from a single brand.

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Pour it as part of a fuller program

Across the menu

The strongest non-alc lists span types. Lyre's Dark Cane anchors the cocktail bar — round it out across the rest of the menu.

Sparkling · for the toastNon-alcoholic sparklingAdd a by-the-glass sparkling for celebrations and aperitivo.Browse sparkling →

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Why buyers trust it

2019Lyre's founded; now the most awarded NA spirits brand

60+Countries where Lyre's is distributed

2016Zepeim importing non-alc into the US since

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyre's Dark Cane alcohol-free?

It's non-alcoholic at <0.5% ABV — crafted from natural essences and extracts rather than distilled from alcohol, so it never contained meaningful alcohol in the first place.

How do I use it in cocktails?

Lyre's is built for 1:1 substitution, so your team can follow existing rum recipes with minimal change. Rum & Cola, Dark ’n Stormy-style, Mai Tai-style.

Can I build a full back bar from one brand?

Yes — Lyre's spans gin, whiskey, rum, agave, vermouth, liqueurs and aperitivo, so you can run a complete zero-proof cocktail menu from a single house. Minimum order is a single mixed case across any brands.