Pussers British Navy 15 Year Old Rum

Description

Rum: Pussers British Navy 15 Year Old
A 15 year old Naval Rum. Traditionally, this rum would be afforded to seamen as part of their daily ration. A double dose was offered before battle, given to the sailors by the ships purser (eventually this name became Pusser).
Size: 750mL
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Age: 15 Year
Origin: United States
Distillery: Pussers
A recent bottling from a historic brand, the original of which is based on the recipe for the official rum that was given as a tot to sailors in the British Navy. Pussers is traditionally dark and strong, however this version is a more standard 40% abv. A bargain for a rum of this age and provenance.
Pussers British Navy 15 Year Old Rum Tasting Notes
Nose: Very full and fruity with espresso, marmalade, marzipan, crème de cacao, spice, vanilla cream, black pepper.
Palate: Full and very rounded with notes of syrupy spice and fruit, vanilla spice.
Finish: Very long and syrupy with dark spices.
Distillery Information
Pussers Gunpowder Proof is a classic British Navy style rum, inspired by the recipe used to produce the tot given to sailors as their daily ration until Black Tot Day, 31 July 1970.