Pusser’s Gunpowder Proof Black Label Rum

Pusser’s ‘Gunpowder Proof’ is a traditional Royal Navy style rum produced at original Admiralty strength and in accordance with the Admiralty’s 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 ship’s 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 didn’t the Pusser might find himself tossed to sea. Alc/Vol: 54.5% 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 Difford’s Guide Rating: 4.5/5