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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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KJ 🇺🇸 | 24 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Pretty much the entry level black strap rum and the official mixer for a Dark 'n' Stormy (definition: blackstrap rum + ginger beer + lime).

If you like traditional Stormies, use Goslings Black Strap. For something a little less boring, use Cruzan Black Strap (smells like heaven). And, for something completely different, use Kraken Spiced Rum. All three of these rums are in the same price range, typically less than $20.

Sjonniej87 🇳🇱 | 9 ratings
Posted almost 3 years ago

Never heard of this rum before until I bought a bottle. Not really buying it again because of the strong alcohol. Taste and smell are good, just not pure.

Rsvec 🇦🇹 | 80 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Nothing much to say - there are many better rums on the market

apgroner 🇩🇰 | 4 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Owning the trademark for the Dark N Stormy, Goslings Black Seal is the only allowable choice unless you fiddle with the name of the cocktail. That said, it makes a pleasant DnS- if paired with a great ginger beer and fresh lime juice. Goslings makes its own ginger beer, but I won’t be buying that again. Way too sweet.

Spack Jarrow 🇺🇸 | 14 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

From looking at the bottle one might think goslings is a cheap rum and price wise it might be, but it is actually quality stuff. I'm not the biggest fan of spiced rums, but can appreciate from time to time. Goslings Black Seal is about synonymous to Kraken. Don't expect much complexity, but this is solid stuff. If you enjoy a sweet, spiced rum that goes down smooth, give Goslings Black Seal a try. It serves as a great mixing rum that can even be enjoyed over ice.

Corneliusl 🇳🇴 | 89 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

I don’t like this one at all! I haven’t tried making a dark and stormy yet, but its foul taste can be forgotten in a painkiller.

Greg Willis 🇺🇸 | 12 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

very good rum - dark'n stormy is a classic run drink

Firlan 🇦🇺 | 10 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

a lovely black rum, goes well as a mixer. but i found after i finished a bottle i wasn't in a hurry to replace it.

Abenne66 🇺🇸 | 11 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

I really like this rum. I like it better than many of the “premium” rims out there. The price point is great, too. Best in a Dark and Stormy (which the drink is named for) or. Cuba Libre.

Canadian Captain 🇨🇦 | 71 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

The benchmark for a Dark and Stormy. Drinkable with ice, but fantastic with a good Ginger beer.
Also mixes will with cola, but I love the way it stands up with a solid Ginger beer. (Fentiman's is my preferred mixer!)

cazafurcias42 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted 3 years ago

Incredible value. It’s like a mini diplomático reserva. Great body and flavor.




Brand Details

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

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