Pusser's British Navy Rum Black Label Gunpowder proof, 0,7L 54,5%

Pusser's British Navy Rum Black Label Gunpowder proof, 0.7L 54.5%

History and production of Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof:

Pussers Rum has a long tradition that is closely linked to British seafaring. As payment and to boost morale, marines on board the Royal Navy were given a rum ration (called tot) every day at 12 noon sharp, which consisted of a total of 70 ml of rum with an alcohol content of 54.5% vol. Depending on military rank, the rum was handed out neat or diluted with water. The tradition of daily tots continued until July 31, 1970.

As a result of scientific and medical findings, increased alcohol consumption was classified as hazardous to health and the rum ration on Royal Navy ships was declared to be over.

Nine years later, Pussers Rum Ltd. was founded with the goal of bringing the Royal Navy's historic rum blend back to life and selling it worldwide. To do this, company founder Charles Tobias acquired the original recipe, which calls for a total of five different rums from the West Indies.

Since then, authentic Navy rum with different alcohol strengths has been produced under the name Pusser's Rum. The name Pussers Rum was chosen in reference to the quartermaster responsible for serving the rum. He was casually called "pusser," which in turn is derived from the English word purser.

To improve the clarity of the portfolio, the label design of the standard range was recently changed. The world-famous Pussers British Navy Rum with its 40% alcohol by volume comes in classic navy blue. The Navy Strength Rum with 54.5% alcohol by volume, which also previously had a blue label, is now marketed as Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof with a black and gold label to avoid confusion.

The Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof owes its name to an interesting story. To check the alcohol content of their daily rum ration, the sailors of the Royal Navy mixed the rum they were given with gunpowder and set it on fire. Only when the mixture burned did the rum have the prescribed alcohol strength of 54.5% vol.

Tasting the Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof:

The Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof has a dark color reminiscent of amber. Due to the high viscosity, delicate streaks run down the glass wall. On the nose, the Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof presents a rich, pleasantly sweet bouquet. Intense aromas of vanilla and caramel, candied orange peel, toffee and tropical fruits create a wonderfully harmonious combination. A spicy oak note in the background, which is complemented by slightly bitter notes, provides additional complexity.

The Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof is, as expected, strong and full-bodied at first. A whole range of different notes ensure a true explosion of flavor on the tongue. Once again on the sweet side, vanilla, caramel candies and gingerbread come to the fore. Christmas spices, especially cinnamon and cloves, as well as bananas, mangos and apricots create an enormous variety that nevertheless seems balanced.

The exceptionally long, warming finish also reveals oak spices, tobacco and hints of leather. This makes the Pussers Black Label Gunpowder Proof an excellent rum, which, due to its intensity and aromatic strength, is ideal for all types of mixed drinks and cocktails, especially the world-famous Painkiller.