Pussers Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum is a classic British Navy style, inspired by the recipe used to produce the tot given to sailors as their daily ration until Black Tot Day, 31 July 1970.
The reference to Gunpowder Proof is explained by the following history snippet: Prior to the invention of the hydrometer, the Royal Navy ship’s “Pusser” shutdown claims of watering down sailors’ daily tots by dousing a bit of gunpowder in the rum and attempting to light it. If the mixture ignited, the rum was “at proof.” If it didn’t, the Pusser might find himself tossed to sea.
The Pusser’s Gunpowder Proof expression is from made using the famous heritage stills from Diamond Distillery (Demerara) in Guyana, before being aged for 3+ years in American Oak charred ex-Bourbon barrels. It is bottled at the original Admiralty strength of 54.5% where it displays a wonderful depth and refinement.
Amongst x-seamen, the consensus is that Pusser’s is about as close to the authentic British Royal Navy edition as you can get. A true sailor’s delight!
AWARDS
– 2023 Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition – Gold Medal
– 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold
TASTING NOTES
Full-bodied, and despite its strength with mellow medley of flavours: molasses, treacle, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, toffee and espresso, all given structure by a garnish of oak. Credit: @TheWhiskyExchange
SPECIFICATIONS
- CLASSIFICATION: Single Blended Rum (A blend of pot & column still rums from a single distillery)
- PRODUCER: Pusser’s Rum
- ORIGIN: Guyana
- SUBSTRATE: Molasses
- AGE: 3+ Years
- CASKS: ex-Bourbon American Oak Barrels
- ABV: 54.5% (700 mL full size bottle)
Website: www.pussersrum.com
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