Background Image
Preload image
Gosling's Black Seal rum

Gosling's Black Seal

JarkkoKoo avatar image had this rum recently

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.

6.4/10
532 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
14
21
64
126
192
88
15
7

Rate Gosling's Black Seal

Tap to Rate

Advert Image

Advertisement | Go Premium to remove

Review Images

User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image

532 Gosling's Black Seal Ratings

Sort by: Popularity | Newest | Oldest | Rating

m keating 🇺🇸 | 38 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

It's not as dark as one might think. I expected something black and heavy but the appearance really did reflect the experience. That is to say, a little thick/creamy with mostly caramel and a hint of molasses, some spice at the finish. A little too astringent as it is rather acidic, drier and although highly recommended with ginger beer, I preferred it on the rocks.

Myrthe 🇳🇱 | 39 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I love dark rums, and this is a good one, especially for its price! The strong aftertaste is lovely.

Pat Bou 🇨🇦 | 99 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Le pire rhum que j'ai bu. Parfait pour déboucher les toilettes.

CBags 🇺🇸 | 10 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

What can you really say about the rum that seems to have coined the reputation as "the" DarknStormy mix..

Gilles 🇱🇺 | 31 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Different than "normal" rum. Much spicey but comfortable on the tongue. Good one

Kevin 🇺🇸 | 12 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I really prefer this rum on many occasions. It has great flavor and it is on of the best values when compared to the much higher priced, high quality rum. You get a lot for your money.

Max T. 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted 8 years ago

The only reason I give it a 7 is because I know there is better rum out there. This is quite possibly the best rum I've had. Good blend of flavors when taking it neat, not too thick for a mixed drink. Good for a dark'n'stormy or even with cola! Will definitely give this rum another go!

Adam 🇨🇦 | 22 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

One my favorite drinks, I just can't get enough. Truly a one of a kind dark rum. But why copyright a drink? Come on guys....

Kieron wood 🇬🇧 | 621 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Harsh taste but decent If you leave it to mellow... Ok not excellent one of the best dark rums to shot

I3R0K3N7FEET 🇬🇧 | 77 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

rich, ruby butterscotch treacle rum, lovely in a dark n stormy, lovely mixed elsewhere, smooth and drinkable straight. This is my 2nd love next to Skipper.

michael greenman 🇬🇧 | 20 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

this has some delicious sweet dark flavour notes that comes after you swallow the first sip, great in a dark and stormy like its stronger brother, the 151 but great with coke or on its own, i also like it in a rum manhattan, the caramels coming through




Brand Details

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

Professional Reviews