Pussers Rum Gunpowder Proof (Black Label)

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 54.5% | Chill filtration: Yes | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof brings together the Royal Navy's rum tradition and tropical maturation in Guyana. The blend is made from molasses distillates and aged for at least three years in charred oak bourbon casks. Distillates from the Port Mourant double wooden pot still play a particularly defining role. No artificial flavourings or colourings are added.

The bottling strength of 54.5% reflects the historical requirements of the British Admiralty. The blend recipe also follows the specifications used until the daily rum ration ended on 31 July 1970. The name Gunpowder Proof recalls an early strength test using gunpowder: if powder soaked in rum would ignite, the rum passed the test.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Pronounced molasses and dark sugar syrup lead the nose. Toffee, honey and vanilla add to the bouquet, while oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger provide spicy accents.
• Palate: The rum is full-bodied on the palate, with a bold, pronounced flavour profile.
• Finish: The long finish is smooth and mellow despite the high alcohol strength.

Distillery/Bottler:

The brand name Pusser's derives from the purser, the ship's officer responsible for issuing the rum ration. In 1979, Charles Tobias secured the rights to the original Admiralty recipe and to use the White Ensign naval flag. Pusser's Rum Ltd. continues this tradition by selecting, blending and bottling the rums.

The rums used for Gunpowder Proof come from Demerara Distillers Ltd in Guyana. The sugar cane used to make their molasses grows in the Demerara River valley. The molasses ferments for six to ten days in open vessels with local yeasts. A distinctive part of production is distillation in the Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still, whose history dates back to 1732. The still has been relocated and renewed over time; its vessels, made from Greenheart wood, remain an essential part of the blend.

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