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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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Thomas Fuhs 🇺🇸 | 24 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Only got my hands on this because my father-in-law is moving and didn't want to pack the bottle. Still don't think it's worth what I (didn't) pay.

It's very boozy and uninteresting. Should only be used to mix, and frankly doesn't offer nothing you can't get in Captain Morgan or Bacardi.

Mihai 🇷🇴 | 212 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Un rom... Simplu.. Nimic deosebit, nimic deranjant.. Fără pretenții, fără poveste. O simplă aromă de rom și doar atât.

Pirate 🇺🇸 | 34 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

This was recommended by my local liquor store owner when my daughter was picking me up a dark rum for a gift. I gave it a 6 only because I gave Myers a 5 and I like it slightly more than Myers but will not purchase for myself. As everyone says, a sweet black rum but to me leaves a bitter coating on my tongue after drinking straight up. Definitely a "mixer only" to me. I did finish off the bottle so as not to hurt the daughters feelings but won't purchase again.

Mal 🇺🇸 | 11 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

So I prefer Kraken whenever I drink Black rum. However the place I went to tonight offered a Dark N' Stormy made with Gosling's Black Seal which is a Bermuda black rum. It's a nice rum with a very sweet flavor that blends well with the tartness of the ginger ale. It's a nice rum to have as a mixer but in all honesty I probably wouldn't have this straight or on the rocks. It's not a sipping rum because it is sweet. It also doesn't have the complex flavors that other black rums have. It's a decent rum and one that I did enjoy but it may not be the right choice for everyone.

YMHC 🇳🇱 | 162 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Lekker voor in een Dark&Stormy maar puur niet zo fijn.

Jangles 🇺🇸 | 9 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I had tried this at a bar in a Dark N' Stormy thought it tasted like soot. After drinking half of it, I had the bartender to it if with more ginger beer and it was still horrible.

Toast 🇺🇸 | 39 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Decent supper. Nice flavor but nothing that sets it apart.

Chet 🇺🇸 | 199 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

This stuff is not bad, a bit of molasses similar to a Black Strap type of rum. Good with a splash or heck a dousing of Coke.

tim 🇺🇸 | 57 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel nose with burnt caramel finish.

Ross 🇬🇧 | 1 rating
Posted almost 8 years ago

Smells good, tastes okay on ice, best rum I've had with cola. Not too expensive at £24.

Derek Harris 🇺🇸 | 40 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

This is my go to choice for rum and coke. When PA runs a sale, I can pick up a handle for around 25$ which is a steal for this rum. I love the caramel and vanilla notes. I always pair it with a real sugar vanilla Pepsi, it really helps bring out the flavors this rum offers. Also this is THE rum for dark and stormies. Barritt's ginger beer, a fresh lime half and this rum equals an unparalleled experience.




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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