Description
Gunpowder Proof Rum is a traditional Royal Navy style rum that is produced at original Admiralty strength and in accordance with the Admiraltys blending recipe last used when the Royal Navy discontinued its daily ration on 31 July 1970. Gunpowder Proof rum has a pungent molasses, treacle, toffee, honey and vanilla nose with oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. The rum has a full-bodied with a more enhanced flavour profile than the lower proof Blue Label. The rum has a long finish, and despite its strength, is smooth and mellow. The rum is 750ml and has an Alc of 54,5%.
Pussers Gunpowder Proof is a traditional Royal Navy style rum produced at original Admiralty strength and in accordance with the Admiraltys blending recipe last used when the Royal Navy discontinued its daily ration on 31 July 1970.Gunpowder Proof: Prior to the invention of the hydrometer, the Royal Navy ships Pusser shutdown claims of watering down sailors daily tots by dousing a bit of gunpowder in the rum and attempting to light. If the mixture ignited, the rum was at proof. If it didnt, the Pusser might find himself tossed to sea.Color:Clear, dark coppery amber with burnished copper highlights.
Nose:Pungent molasses, treacle, toffee, honey and vanilla with oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
Body:Full-bodied with a more enhanced flavour profile than the lower proof Blue Label.
Finish:Long finish, and despite its strength, smooth and mellow.
Bottle Size: 750mlAlc: 54,5%
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