Two weeks ago, Bethesda announced a return to the alcoholic beverages market with a new patent. The studio released a Fallout-themed beer to promote Fallout 4 in 2015. However, their new patent gives them the ability to create all manner of alcoholic drinks. Their first new foray is a product called Nuka Dark Rum, launched in partnership with the Silver Screen Bottling Company. The Fallout 76 rum launches for pre-sale today.
The Fallout 76 Rum: Nuka Dark Rum
Bethesda announced Nuka Dark Rum around two weeks ago. At the time, the Silver Screen Bottling Company gave fans the opportunity to sign up to a mailing list for more news on the rum’s release. The beverage has now launched. Boasting a 35% alcohol content, the drink is a real-world equivalent of Nuka Dark, an in-game alcoholic version of Nuka Cola. Nuka Dark was first introduced to Fallout in the Nuka-World DLC for Fallout 4. The new Bethesda patent is also listed as “Nuka Dark,” though it covers; “liquor; bourbon; spirits; wine; beer, ale, lager, stout; beverages containing alcohol; whisky, vodka, gin, rum; liqueurs; aperitifs; digestives”.
Fans can now pre-purchase Nuka Dark Rum from the product’s official website. The product is planned to ship on the 14th of November; obviously, to tie-in with the launch of Fallout 76. A single 750ml bottle costs $79.99. “This drink temporarily increases one’s Strength and Endurance by 1,” states the product description; “but decreases Perception by 1 as well. Chilling a bottle of Nuka Dark with Buddy yields Ice cold Nuka Dark, but there is no added benefit in doing so”. According to the Silver Screen Bottling Company, it is; “a classic tropical rum distilled with exacting standards. Soft of the pallet, this dark rum exhibits flavors of molasses and vanilla with a distinct note of coconut on the nose.”
A line of tie-in merchandise also appears to be planned alongside the rum, as depicted on the website. This list of products includes a variety of drinking glasses, coasters, t-shirts, and even hip flasks and lighters. It’s unknown if or when these products will become available, however.