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Gosling's Family Reserve Old rum

Gosling's Family Reserve Old

Bermuda | Aged | 40% ABV

Gosling's Family Reserve Old rum is crafted in Bermuda from the same blend as Gosling Black Seal but is aged longer in dark barrels. Each bottle is hand-labelled and numbered.

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Davejohn 🇨🇦 | 31 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Excellent presentation; numbered bottle, wax seal in a wooden box.
I have been a fan of Black Seal, in particular in the Bermudian favourite Dark N Stormy, for many years.
When I heard about Family Reserve I had high expectations, however the rum didn't quite live up to them.
The initial nose is far more harsh alcohol than expected.
The flavour palette is quite intense, being felt in pretty much all areas of the tongue, however I found the finish to be a bit disappointing.
Overall, still qualifies as a sipper, not a mixer, but used for occasions where the fancy presentation is more important than than the actual rum quality.

Demno 🇨🇿 | 92 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Bottle looked nice, rum was dark brown color.

The taste itself is a mix of caramel, coca, bitter-sweet almonds, the throat is pleasant with a smooth afterburn. You can feel something like a bitter almond feeling lingering in your mouth minutes after the sipping.

Francois 🇫🇷 | 106 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

First of all, let it breath as much as possible to let the aromas take the best of the alcohol.
Then you will start to smell vanilla and chocolate. Drinking it you will taste chocolate again.
I read many different aromas from previous comments, but personally I smelled and tasted a very strong chocolate flavor, which obviously was great.
Maybe I will start to taste so more after some more drinks. Also I tried it with ice and actually felt it suited it better, eventho I normally don't us ice with my rums.
It was a close between 8 and 9, but I think it is a little bit on the expensive side, but overall, go ahead, it is a very good rum

Bottle no: 5 885 / 13
Sugar: 15 GPL

Chet 🇺🇸 | 199 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I have partook in a fair amount of Gosling's rum but this one is a hit. Very nice, excellent from start to finish. The rum has a very unique lift off. When you first take a sip it will burn just a hint but the burn dies off and turns into a smooth slide right in home. Notes of dry fruits, a hint of leather and just the right sweetness. I tried it a variety of ways and neat is by far the best. Just say no to Coke!

Dale 🇺🇸 | 13 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Smooth, sweet and a great nose. A little vanilla and fruit, with a touch of leather and wood. Perfect neat.

tim 🇺🇸 | 57 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Caramel and brown sugar nose with cream and caramel smooth finish.

Car Birch 🇺🇸 | 10 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

This rum is outstanding! The presentation is gorgeous but the rum is even better. Literally you can taste something different every sip! Don't cut it with anything. Straight up with a few drops of water to bring out more flavor. The cost is steep, but if you can afford it, you won't regret it!! I promise!

Gavin Kelly 🇮🇪 | 1 rating
Posted 8 years ago

Very happy with that, very smooth with small amount of Cola, ice and lime. Yes very smooth... Ordering more bottles very soon:) If you are looking for something that doesn't bite and enjoy a drink- this is it!

Jack Sparrow 🇺🇸 | 3 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

A rich deep bronze glow in appearance scent is a slight caramelized sugar scent with an initial rush to the palette and a smooth finish. I enjoy this straight up or with a cube of ice.

Nicholas Miller 🇺🇸 | 75 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

You're gonna need to let her breathe first. I let it sit for 5 min and that wasn't enough I might update this later. Yeah it's harsh at first lots of vanilla oak raisin taste. The smokey is just perfect. Honestly can't take this one straight and maybe why I will follow up with more breathing time. In coke it is perfect. Literally the ideal rum and coke. Not a very complex rum by any means but it posses a long taste. I would enjoy this rum more if it was cheaper. But o wait it is if you enjoying it in a rum and coke. Literally it makes an almost identical rum and coke to pussers blue label. So if you're enjoying it that way switch to pussers blue and save yourself about 35$. Still a very good rum but unless you're some super taster blah blah save yourself the money.

I3R0K3N7FEET 🇬🇧 | 77 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

One of my favourite rum's to date, premium dark rum with treacle, raisins and caramel that is smooth to drink straight. A splash on a good vanilla ice cream creates sex sounds in your mouth... fantastic mixed with ginger and lime, but no point in wasting it.

I think I would have to agree with others, it does better after a little time to breathe, allowing it to bring out its full character.




Brand Details

Name: Family Reserve Old
ABV: 40%
Type: Gosling's
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No

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