Pusser's Gunpowder Proof 3-Year

Note: I'm a sipper. My opinion is based on sipping characteristics

Not a fan of overproof booze. Bought this just because I caught it at -60% on Black Friday. And to be honest, I really can't justify the mildly absurd retail price, after having it for two evenings. Hell, can hardly justify discounted price too. There is taste, there are aromas, but they are overclouded by the burn. And a dash of water doesn't help reduce that, or unlock anything more, for that matter. There is nothing spectacular about it and there are way better alternatives at reduced price range, let alone retail. You can probably use it for grog or some other abomination, but it just ain't particularly good for sipping. Reducing one additional point because the cork disintegrated on the fourth opening, leaving me with no option but use corkscrew. Something I truly did not expect.

Naozaj špecifický rum,ktorý má rado veľa nadšencov. Je naozaj rozpoznateľný s vysokým obsahom alkoholu až 54,5%. Mňa osobne nenadchla vôňa a chuť to príliš nezachranila. Síce cítiť melasu,ale je výrazne korenisty s alkoholovu stopou. Pre mňa príliš silný,doslova námornícky rum

En skarp rom som giver mod til marinen, men ingen nydelse.

Ein Rum der mit jedem Schluck besser wird, aber das ist nicht so meins. Abgang ziemlich langanhaltend.

Väldigt kraftig smak som ger rejält med hetta i halsen.

Nice spiciness and lots of citrus but the alcohol is too strong for me

English style navy strenth, Guyana. Hits all the right boxes, but its not my favorite.

Proofed too high to enjoy multiple glasses.

...but not my style. Pretty rough, sharp and somewhat smoky. Some green wood in the nose, that‘s ok. English style.
The strength of 54% is not the problem - I‘ve had stronger ones being smoother.
(Cal. 2019 Day 3)

I got to try this as part of the Rum Ratings Tasting Club membership. Like other Pusser's rums, this isn't my style.

From Guyana, this rum smells and tastes of oak, raisins, salty caramel, molasses, and pepper, with a hint of vanilla. A bit too much on the dry side for my personal liking.

Proper dark stuff which makes you think of better times in the Royal Navy where they served this rum to the sailors prior to 1970! Will kill scurvy, weevils and all other nasty irritating pests!