Blackwell Black Gold Special Reserve

Gosling's Black Seal and too confected to compare with other Jamaican rum's.

Both Black Seal and Myers offer a better molasses rich experience.

Appleton and Hampden Estate offer a better authentic dunder heavy Jamaican rum.

Wow, this hits a really special spot. I picked up this rum for 2 reasons. First, it was the last bottle on the shelf and my fomo kicked in, and two, reading the back I noticed that it was distilled by J. Wray & Nephew. I've long wanted to try a non-overproof W&N rum because that bottle sits in kind of an awkward spot for me on my rating scale. It's a bit too funky and unaged for me to enjoy sipping, and it's really powerful in cocktails where it sometimes overpowers certain drinks, but I do really love the funky flavor profile. This has a light Jamaican funk with the same flavor profile, and a sort of sweet base that reminds me of a Barbados rum. Really good. If you enjoy Coruba or Smith & Cross, this has a similar balance of flavors, but more in the realm of Wray & Nephew funkiness. At this price point I almost want to give it an 8, amazing value. Probably still not in the sipping category, but almost. For now I'll leave it at a strong 7.5.

I can sip this and make drinks with it which is high praise for any rum!

A nice sweet and Jamaican funk balance with a hint of oak. Not particularly complex, but delicious!

Nice funky Jamaican rum. Easily drinkable. I recommend this especially if you’ve not tried Jamaican rum.

This is an ok rum, but nothing extraordinary for me.

Alkohol: 40 %
Původ: Jamajka
Aroma: Medová sladkost, belgické pralinky, turecký med, mandle, za tím i trocha kokosu. (84 b)
Chuť: Sušší, než bych dle vůně očekával. Čokoláda, těžší dřevo, v dochuti dřevitě větrový. (80 b)
Body: 82/100
Shrnutí: Ochutnán s kamarádem na naší zářijové akci. Žádný zázrak tahle značka, ošklivá lahev ukrývá nic moc rum, navíc levný taky není. Ale pořád lepší než verze 007, která je kvalitou srovnatelná, stojí litr a má lepší jen tu lahev. Čili slovy klasika: naprosto zbytečná záležitost.

As a mixer this is really good - makes one hell of a dark and stormy. As a sipper - totally one dimensional and flat tasting very very little of that Jamaica funk. So i will split the difference in my rating. 8 as a mixer and 4 as a sipper.

Vůně chemoprén, dub, ovoce, vanilka
Chuť kořenitá, ovocná, jablka, třešně, lehce technika, tabák, ořechy v cukru, čokoláda, pendrek
Dochuť dřevitě nasládlá, kratší
Ne tak výrazný, ale chutný, takový "baby funk" 😁

Nothing crazy to share about this rum. Slight funk on the nose with caramel, molasses, and vanilla.

Loved it. I need to find the 007 edition to see the difference.