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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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535 Gosling's Black Seal Ratings

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Chet 🇺🇸 | 199 ratings
Posted 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.

Abenne66 🇺🇸 | 11 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

I really like this rum. I like it better than many of the “premium” rims out there. The price point is great, too. Best in a Dark and Stormy (which the drink is named for) or. Cuba Libre.

Canadian Captain 🇨🇦 | 71 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

The benchmark for a Dark and Stormy. Drinkable with ice, but fantastic with a good Ginger beer.
Also mixes will with cola, but I love the way it stands up with a solid Ginger beer. (Fentiman's is my preferred mixer!)

cazafurcias42 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted 3 years ago

Incredible value. It’s like a mini diplomático reserva. Great body and flavor.

OdysseusUnbound 🇨🇦 | 40 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Gosling's is not a rum that will change your life. It's a good rum with a consistent quality from one bottle to the next. Vanilla, molasses, a touch of banana and caramel. This is probably not something you'll want to sip neat or on the rocks, but it works in plenty of classic cocktails.

Clausson 🇩🇰 | 53 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Kraftig og godt krydret uden det smagte igennem...

John Herring 🇬🇧 | 14 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Nice sweet dark rum. I had it with sprite and could taste the molasses.

Sam_verschoof 🇳🇱 | 7 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

like said before, great for cocktails, knocks stuff like kraken out the water

CJ1999 🇬🇧 | 95 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

a burnt rum smelling rum. I am apprehensive. Very strange at first, I didn’t like my first sip. However as I drunk more I couldn’t stop. I’m not sure what it is but it warmed on me. Slightly coffee tatse? It’s moderately sweet and doesn’t have a flat aftertaste that I’d expect. I actually would drink again. Overall 9

Limsn 🇵🇱 | 49 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

I could not pass by indifferently after hearing the legend about origins of Dark 'n Stormy - and so Goslings Black Seal arrived finally in my cabinet.

Mixed: I was delighted when trying Bermuda's national cocktail, in my case Fentimans Ginger Beer with Black Seal on top. Worth recommendation!
On the rocks: Yes, worth trying if you are not fan of mixing. Ice makes the whole tasting experience much smoother.
Neat: Not for me. Too much alcohol burn, although you can still taste good stuff in the background.

Although I rather aim to taste more aged rums, Goslings BS caught my attention and I'm glad that it did. Interesting story behind the brand, quality dark rum, delightful Dark 'n Stormy - all convinced me, that having Black Seal in cabinet is a good way to go.

Hemodypsea 🇺🇸 | 20 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

I use it quite a bit for tiki drinks that need a dark rum.




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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