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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Posted almost 7 years ago by forrest loftis from United States with 13 ratings
Expected more from Bermuda's oldest rum. Bit to harsh and dry for my sipping taste. I would only use it in mixed drinks. A 6 for me.
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Posted almost 7 years ago by Tikihead from United States with 23 ratings
Black Seal is a great all around rum for mixing and reasonably priced. Great in a Dark 'N Stormy. I like it better than Myers dark rum.
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Posted almost 7 years ago by Scott T from United States with 121 ratings
Nice balance of sweet, funk, and molasses. Although this is not supposed to be a spiced rum, it could pass for a very good one. My favorite mixing rum.
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Posted almost 7 years ago by OmegaP from France with 12 ratings
On the smell we can find some vanilla and fruit (close to plum smell) and the taste is similare.
Not a great rum but a nice one and better for mixed drinks.
ps: the 1st bottle I buy (and drink) had a mono smell and taste of liquorice. I don't know if the flavor change alot from each bottle or not.
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Posted almost 7 years ago by james peters from United Kingdom with 6 ratings
This is the prefect rum for someone to move on to from the standard rums out there (think of Lamb's etc etc). It works well straight up, on the rocks on mixed and doesn't break the bank
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Posted 7 years ago by Amalas from United States with 65 ratings
Way too molasses-y and not well rounded. Leaves a kind of sticky residue in your mouth. Good dark fruit flavor though. Will not buy again.
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Posted over 7 years ago by Steven James from United Kingdom with 33 ratings
Initially there are enticing aromas of caramel and burnt sugar. There is also an almost fruity sweetness that reminds me of baked apples which is followed by warm caramel. The rum is not too sweet. I can taste caramel, burnt sugar and butterscotch with just a tiny hint of bitterness. The rum is quite dry with a light spice. A must for mixing with ginger beer.
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Posted over 7 years ago by BerodeQuentin from France with 40 ratings
Color : Dark mahogany
Flavour : Treacle, ripped fruits, spices like caramel & cumin, toffee
Palate : Soft & gentle but rich, clean finish
It's THE rum to use to do a Dark n' Stormy (official Bermuda drink), a must to have in your cabinet...
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Posted over 7 years ago by Papa Bear from Canada with 15 ratings
This is my go to rum for mixing with cola.....but only a splash of coke.
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Posted over 7 years ago by Brandon from United States with 18 ratings
Lest there be any doubt, this is for a Dark & Stormy. That's about it. Too prominent a flavor for anything else.
Better than you would expect 7 out of 10
Posted over 5 years ago by Reddew from United States with 53 ratings
Obviously everyone uses this for dark n' stormy's but I have had it in coke and neat. Like it in both ways. I keep it stocked on my shelf all the time.
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