Pussers Rum Gunpowder Black Label 54.5 Percent ABV

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Pusser’s ‘Gunpowder Proof*’ is a traditional Royal Navy style rum produced at original Admiralty strength and in accordance with the Admiralty’s blending recipe last used when the Royal Navy discontinued its daily ration on 31 July 1970. Pusser’s ‘Gunpowder Proof’ is a traditional Royal Navy style rum produced at original Admiralty strength and in accordance with the Admiralty’s blending recipe last used when the Royal Navy discontinued its daily ration on 31 July 1970. Gunpowder Proof: 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. Can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. ¬† On the nose there is pungent molasses, treacle, toffee, honey and vanilla with oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

Attributes

• An interesting pot still character with a pleasant muddiness
• The nose is full of dried fruits, dates, prunes, slightly overripe figs
• The palate is very sweet, plenty of dark, syrupy, stewed fruits.
• Full-bodied with an incredibly long dark finish
• A dark amber gold in colour