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Gosling's Black Seal rum

Gosling's Black Seal

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Bermuda | Dark | 40% ABV

The James Gosling family business first produced Gosling Black Seal rum in 1806, and it is now the oldest surviving business on the island of Burmuda.

Gosling 'Black Seal' rum received it's name from the black wax originally used to seal the bottles. It is Bermuda's most widely exported product and considered the nation's national drink.

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Tasty, but not quite great
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532 Gosling's Black Seal Ratings

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Louis M 🇺🇸 | 24 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

No other rum but Goslings for a dark and stormy. This is the prototype. I like this Rum neat as I’m not a mixed drink person . Neat with a splash of good old H2O makes Goslings a classic Rum it is not especially a great rum but a very good rum. I like Goslings Black Seal as a late night cap because of its exceptional smoothness and flavor. Did I say it is worth the price? Well it IS worth the price.

SpiceMan 🇷🇴 | 16 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Has a nice scent of good coffee and caramel, I can feel sweetness but is overwhelmed by the bitterness, it is spicy but more like bitter spicy.

TheRumDrinkingPirate 🇬🇧 | 37 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

This is a lovely dark navy rum, leaves me wanting more. Definitely most ideal for a dark and stormy. Very in depth and full-bodied.

FranzPattison 🇨🇦 | 15 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I have fond memories of drinking this with coffee. It's dark and tasty, even good on its own. A great black rum

Sheldonpenney (PREMIUM) 🇨🇦 | 57 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Spicy flavour but not particularly memorable. Probably best as a mix

Rowdy1 🇺🇸 | 32 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Obviously the only way to go for a dark and stormy. I look forward to getting to try the Papa seal as their rum has some great potential if aged.

Jara 🇨🇿 | 307 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Tmavý rum nahořklé chuti. Nenahraditelný základ Dark & Stormy.
• 60 ml tmavý rum
• 100 ml zázvorové pivo
• šťáva z půlky nebo z celé limetky
• led

Tad Generic 🇨🇦 | 28 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I think this stuff is to rum what Guinness is to beer - something different, and not for everyone.

It's not terribly good neat, but is nice in gingerale (can't find a sugar-free ginger beer).

I think I'd buy it on occasion, but not keep it on hand

Toni 🇩🇪 | 36 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

It is difficult to rate this dark rum because it is not supposed to be drunk neat. Whether you like it or not it is a must have for a decent bar. The company sources its rum from Caribbean countries, and then blends and ages it in Bermuda. My "Dark and Stormy" was just right.

Nobleman 🇱🇻 | 22 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Quite usual rum, nothing special. Very dark, so it can be artificially colored. Simple test.

Tikihead 🇺🇸 | 12 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

One of my everyday go to dark rums for mixing. Necessary for authentic Dark N Stormys or Burmuda Swizzles. I also like it in a Mai Tai.




Brand Details

Name: Black Seal
ABV: 40%
Type: Gosling's
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No

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