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Virgin Islands, British | Aged | 40% ABV
The Great British Admiralty first served rum daily to its Royal Navy sailors over 300 years ago until the ration was abolished in 1970. In 1979 Charles Tobias bought the recipe rights, formed Pusser’s Ltd. in the British Virgin Islands, and for the first time made the rum it available for public consumption.
Pusser’s British Navy rum today is the same blend of five West Indian rums as the British Admiralty issued to sailors.
Known as the “single malt of rum” Pusser’s British Navy rum is pot stilled using a similar method as that for single malt scotches, and with no artificial flavors is 100% natural.
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over 8 years ago
I compare all the rums I drink against Pusser's. I love this rum and it hosts so many memories. Cheers!
Posted
8 years ago
A smooth, richflavoured rum, with a firm, spicy nose. A great sipper, with a mild spicy burn, filled with oak, caramel, and some baking spices. Surely got some references to "the black tot, the last Consignment", but at a lot more affordable Price, making it hard to choose from 1 bottle black tot or 27 bottles of Pusser's! Or NOT! The Pusser's worth every penny and get an extra bottle in This rating for the affordable price.
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almost 8 years ago
On the nose very a strong, dried fruitiness, mainly raisins, with a clean alcohol punch. Once in your mouth, not nearly as harsh as it smells like it might be. While not my preference as a sipper, it's not bad for that. As a mixer it's clean and versatile. While not high on my list, I'd not hesitate to pick up more when I find it at a good price.
Posted
7 years ago
Perhaps I am just not a fan of Navy style rums, but I have tried this on more than one occasion and simply can't find many, if any redeeming qualities to it. Lots of folks seem to love it so to each his/her own.
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almost 8 years ago
Finally got around to reviewing this excellent, funky pot-still classic. The full-flavored Guyanese component makes this an especially delicious sipping rum, best served neat. Reminds me a lot of single-cask Demeraras, but less intense and much less hot. A very smooth and savory rum, on its own and in cocktails.
Posted
over 3 years ago
This rum saw the light of day when Pusser's looked over its range in 2014.
Before the Blue Label was available in two other versions, one with ABV 47.75% and one with ABV 54.5%. The latter one is now relabelled and renamed Gunpowder Proof. The new Blue Label gained a strength of 40%. Around the same time a Blue Label version at 42% showed up in some markets. This latter one is said to be the relabelled Red Label.
The Gunpowder Proof and the two new Blue Label was said to be the same blend, but at different ABV.
The Blue Label has over time been found in various blends initially with rum from Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados. Then with rum from Guyana and Trinidad and finally nowadays it just contains rum from Guyana with distillate from the Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still among others. The latter one is the one I review here.
From aroma via mouth and palate to the rather long finish, it’s possible to recognize Demarera sugar, molasses, caramel, spices and fruits.
Overall it’s quite rich and full-bodied and a very good value for money which goes straight away to my shelf for good everyday rum.
Pictures: My opened bottle & My Pusser’s shelf by moment.
Posted
almost 9 years ago
Got the 40% version for around 20€ and a good value. Strong but not harsh, surprisingly cheap. Rum how it should be, in my opinion. Makes me want to try the 15yo version later, what is why I give onyl 9/10. The best I got in the 20€ area so far.
Posted
3 years ago
I'll give it a 6 for a rum with no sugar added. Add 1 for the tradition. Add 0.5 for the sipping. Round up for an even 8 for a rum worthy of the rum shelf.
Posted
over 11 years ago
One of my absolute favorites. Interesting mingling of wood, brown sugar, funk, and a finish that goes on forever.
Posted
over 11 years ago
A piece of history that will always be in my collection.
Ester rich, pungent pot stilled perfection. Stewed fruits, brine and spice.
Brilliant.
The bench mark for Navy rum.
I only left a star off because the overproof is really the authentic deal but it's the same rum just with less water added.
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Ahoi / Ahoy
7
/10
out of 10
Kupferfarbiges Bernstein im Glas.
In der Nase das typische Guyana Profil, ich liebe es. Gebäck mit Vanille und Frucht Füllung, kleine Karamellstücklein sind daruntergemischt. Frisch aufgeschnittene Birnen und Traubenschnitze sid hübsch auf Fassdauben drapiert.
Am Gaumen warm und freundlich. Langsam bauen sich die Aromen im Mund auf. Eine nette Parade zieht vorbei, Vanille, Karamell, kandierte Zitrusfrüchte, zarte Holznoten und ein paar Brösel Tabak, sind nur einige davon.
Im Abgang Karamell und Früchte ziehen langsam dahin und eine etwas salzige Briese bleibt zurück.
Ein süffiger, leckerer Navy Style Rum. Für Freunde und Liebhaber von Guyana Rum, Entdecker und Geniesser. 7+
- 2cl Muster -
Copper colored amber in the glass.
In the nose the typical Guyana profile, I love it. Pastry with vanilla and fruit filling, little bits of caramel are mixed in. Freshly sliced pears and grape slices sid nicely draped on barrel staves.
Warm and friendly on the palate. Slowly the flavors build in the mouth. A nice parade passes by, vanilla, caramel, candied citrus, delicate wood notes and a few crumbs of tobacco, are just some of them.
On the finish, caramel and fruit slowly drift by and a bit of a salty breeze lingers.
A quaffable, delicious navy style rum. For friends and lovers of Guyana rum, explorers and connoisseurs. 7+
- 2cl sample -