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Gosling's Black Seal rum

Gosling's Black Seal

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

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Jack πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 16 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

I heard they won the court case, making Gosling's the only way to make a genuine Dark n Stormy. Of course you can use other dark rums. Not only will it not be a real Dark n Stormy, it won't taste as good. Other dark rums work, just not as well, at least what a Dark n Stormy does for you. Another great thing about this rum is its price.

filovo πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ | 507 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Krasne barevny s prijemnou vuni krasne nalaka. Po ochutnani je trosku stiplavejsi. Mozna bude prijemnejsi po dvou a vice sklenickach. Nevadi ale dalsi lahev asi nekoupim.

Kim πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 10 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Always had this with gingerbeer. Recently, tried this straight and was surprised. I was hoping for a more molasses taste Found it sugary and strange. Still good with Ginger Beer. Only.

Lawson πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 71 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

It's alright. Just doesn't stand out to me. Certainly would buy again. Simply for the price point it is a good value. The definition of down the middle. Maybe if I were a dark and stormy fan I would feel differently.

Leon πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ | 34 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Goslings is a piratey rum which does not hide its features. It has a straight nose containing smoky notes that remind me of decent whisky. The palate is pretty rum-avg-like but nice. The aftertaste however tastes like smoky toffee and really raises the overall experience. Would buy again.

Kim Jensen πŸ‡©πŸ‡° | 16 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Nice rum for mixing, and good enough to sip too. I had it on my list to try and was not disappointed.

Anthony C πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 236 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

You can get it in most stores which is nice. Great in a Mai Tai.

Diana Roberts πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 4 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I had added this to my Rum tasting Seminar and it totally took everyone by surprise on how amazing this rum is.Most of he group kept returning to it. The Feature cocktail was Dark & Stormy, but it was a huge hit as a sipping rum.

Duder Maguder πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 3 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I recently picked up a bottle on sale for $16. Let start off by saying, at that price this is a good rum.

The scent isn't anything special - it has the smell one associates with dark rum. The taste is good, but not great. I drank it neat and it is easily consumable that way, although I'm sure it would be much better in a mixed drink. It tastes of caramel and vanilla with a slight, short burn after swallowing.

Jacek Bogucki πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± | 9 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

it's just very chocolate-y to me. I drunk quite a few Rums, but I am far from considering myself a connoisseur. I like spiced Rums and well.. whatever I simply "like". but this one stands out VERY strongly from the crowd for me. I loved it straight and I love it with Pepsi. (yes - I do drink Rums with Pepsi - as I don't Like Coca-Cola) :D

Mark Ellis πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 38 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Quality rum, a must have in any rum collection. Smooth and full of flavour...love it




Brand Details

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

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