Friday, December 27, 2013

Gosling's Black Seal Rum, $6

Wikipedia: In early 1806, James Gosling set out from England with £10,000 in merchandise bound for America. The ship's charter had expired on the ninety-first day of the voyage, so they set in at the nearest port, that being Bermuda. But instead of going on to America, Gosling set up shop on the island later that year.

In 1824, the company rented out their iconic store on Front Street which they have maintained for 127 years.

The Goslings started formulating rum blends in 1860 and in three years, they had developed "Old Rum," a dark, full bodied rum. Originally distributed only in barrels and sold to those bringing their own bottles, the rum became more widely available with the introduction of bottling in Champagne bottles, the most widely available at the time, salvaged from the British Officer's Mess which were sealed with black sealing wax. Soon, people were asking for more of the 'black seal' rum, prompting the change to the Black Seal Rum.

Gosling's Black Seal Rum is one of a few spirits to earn the Platinum Medal at the World’s Sprit s Championship. It ranked 96 there as well as earning a 96 from Wine Enthusiast.
Gosling Brothers holds the trademark for the Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail.

"Great for cocktails (Dark & Stormy) or just sipping.  Not overly sweet, good vanilla and caramel notes."

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