Nose: Cooked blood orange studded with cloves blends with notes of ruby port and cinnamon.
Palate: Initial aromas of licorice sticks, toffee and cherry candies provide a rich and full taste, accompanied by a hint of orange marmalade.
Finish: Rum-raisin toffee and chocolate notes linger with traces of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Description
With the "burial" of the official rum ration (the "tot") in the Royal Navy on July 31, 1970, a centuries-old era came to an end. But: "Black Tot Day" was born – a rum holiday. Black Tot from Elixir celebrates this annually with a special bottling of their Finest Caribbean Rum.
The goal of the 2023 Black Tot Master Blender's Reserve is to be closer to the original Navy Blend, with a more intense mouthfeel and rich notes of wood smoke, espresso, and cocoa. To achieve this, Elixir Master Blender Oliver Chilton combined a portion of last year's Master Blender's Reserve, which, as always, consists partly of the original Navy Rum, with up to 31-year-old (wooden) pot and column still rums from five different countries: Guyana (31.5%), Barbados (18.3%), Jamaica (9%), Trinidad (19%), and Grenada (2.7%).
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What is the alcohol content of Black Tot Master Blender´s Reserve 2023?
The alcohol content is 54.5%. The bottling is non-chill filtered and contains no coloring.
What bottle size does Black Tot Master Blender´s Reserve 2023 have?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The product is offered in a gift pack (GP).
What age are the rums in Black Tot Master Blender´s Reserve 2023?
The blend contains aged rums up to 31 years. The limited special bottling celebrates Black Tot Day and brings back the character of the Navy Blends.
What types of casks were used for Black Tot Master Blender´s Reserve 2023?
Wooden Pot Still and Column Still casks were used. The blend combines rums from Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, and Grenada.
Who is the manufacturer or bottler of Black Tot Master Blender´s Reserve 2023?
The manufacturer and bottler is Elixir Distillers. Elixir Distillers is based in the UK and maintains a tradition around Caribbean roots and Royal Navy history with the Black Tot range.