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Black Tot Royal Navy Rum is a blended, aged rum in that had been stored for 40 years in stone flagons by the British Royal Navy. The rum is part of the last rum ration served to British Royal Navy sailors on July 31, 1970 when the 300-year old tradition of a daily rum ration, or "tot", ended.
Until recently when 1000 bottles were made available for public sale, Black Tot Royal Navy rum was reserved only at British Royal weddings and State functions.
8.3/10
(30 ratings)
Now this is some good stuff
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Posted 5 years ago by Morskie Eats DC from United States with 5 ratings
So, I had this a couple years ago at place called Hogo in DC, which is unfortunately closed now. I ponied up $50 for a one ounce pour on two occasions. Once for me, and a second time to share with a history nerd friend of mine.
So, this rum is not very palatable. It has some nice notes of leather and tobacco with a backdrop of diesel.....or perhaps more like hydraulic fluid. It totally lived up to its expectations. If the military was in the business of distilling spirits, this is the product you would get.
That all being said, if you get a chance to drink this.......do it! Imagine yourself toasting a victory at Trafalgar, or sinking the Bismarck, or suffering from scurvy somewhere in the south Pacific. While this is not the best rum in the world, it is a great way to celebrate and experience how rum played a small part in affecting our world.
Posted 22 days ago by Jirka23689 (PREMIUM) from Czech Republic with 108 ratings
Very impressive blend of different styles. Very well balanced.
Posted 3 months ago by DoctorFong from United States with 11 ratings
Tastes like nothing else. Leather, toabacco. Like Pussers but harsh and sophisticated
Posted 5 months ago by Ngordon87 from United States with 48 ratings
This one is smooth and has quite a bit of character. I had this one neat over dinner at a restaurant and loved it. Never heard of it, and only tried it off of the bartenders recommendation. After sitting for a while, the taste was still the same. I love when I can find a rum I can slowly sip without the flavor profile changing too drastically. The color of this rum is pretty dark, not too sweet and not too potent.
Posted 7 months ago by Hesel from Denmark with 66 ratings
Very impressive blend of different styles. Very well balanced.
I bougth this bottles from a bar that was shutting down. Honestly they didnt know what they had. Great elixir. Nose full of chocolate, mix spices and dark old fruit. The palate its just an explosion. You can taste the oak and the flavors of the nose. And even tough is strong in alcohol, it goes down quiet easy. Without to much bite.
Its just a must have Navy Rum expresion.
Posted at Hale Pele over 1 year ago by Engwild from United States with 153 ratings
The story and history behind it is more of interest than the rum it self. Most places that have it have a shot for $100-200, but it's not an orgasm in a glass. It was made for a bunch of sailors in the 70s.
Posted over 2 years ago by Damon Shurville from Australia with 14 ratings
I love the history behind this rum and really wanted to like it however it’s a bit potent for me and my rum tasting palate.
I got a sample through masters of malt before shelling out £600 on a bottle. The nose was amazing, rich and full, coffee, tobacco, chocolate.....
I had it over ice and it was exactly as the nose suggested and more. For me the tobacco and coffee was over powering and I could imagine drinking it whilst playing poker and smoking a cigar, however for home drinking with a friend it was a bit much.
I don’t know about the leather and chocolate some have mentioned. For me, the flavor was very similar to the burnt sugar that covers a creme brûlée. And the reviewer that mentioned spending a lot of time with his nose in the glass - true! The smell is incredible. For me, there is no better rum. It was perfect.
"when British sailors were accorded their final daily “tot,”...
"New York Times editorial featuring Black Tot Royal Navy rum"
" Starts off thick and sweet, becoming light and oaky before..."
"Black Tot Royal Navy rum review by Tim from The Whiskey Exchange"
A very smoky woody rum.
"Notes of the Caroni rum in the blend – again smoke and a kind of oldness."
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Extremely Memorable 10 out of 10
Posted over 4 years ago by Wayne Upton from United States with 136 ratings
I've had British Navy Rum from an old flagon, from the Castle Brands release of British Royal Navy Imperial Rum, and the Black Tot. In blending the Black Tot for consistency, they've really done something special. They took the bite out of the high-proof dog, and added layers of complexity. From a single flagon, the rum is in your face, with singular notes. This tasted like an aria... complex, layered. It's sweeter, but I won't count that against it. At the top.
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