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Virgin Islands, British | Aged | 40% ABV
The Great British Admiralty first served rum daily to its Royal Navy sailors over 300 years ago until the ration was abolished in 1970. In 1979 Charles Tobias bought the recipe rights, formed Pusser’s Ltd. in the British Virgin Islands, and for the first time made the rum it available for public consumption.
Pusser’s British Navy rum today is the same blend of five West Indian rums as the British Admiralty issued to sailors.
Known as the “single malt of rum” Pusser’s British Navy rum is pot stilled using a similar method as that for single malt scotches, and with no artificial flavors is 100% natural.
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Thanks to the drink plan on my cruise I was able to sample several rums, and this was one. I was able to finish it. It's OK, I guess as a mixer. I can't sip it. Give me plantation, of any age or Vizcaya.
A good rum to add spice to your cocktails, but nothing I would sip on its own.
Bought this based entirely on the idea of trying out the rum that is featured in so many Patrick O'Brian novels. Compared to a standard like Myers, its less sweet and less evidence of molasses, a greater sense of the alcohol content. Still new at the rum review game, but I sense that the navy like this the way college students like malt liquor.
Makes a good on the rocks drink with friends in the sun
You don't always get what you pay for either way but this is a £20 rhum. Its nice with a mixer but alone its a bit harsh on my palette and for me lacks those smoother qualities of a more refined rhum, probably good on someone else's but hey we are all different.
I love a Pusser's British Navy. Though my score may not suggest so.
The first bottle I ever opened, I was not so impressed and condoned to using it as a mixer for the famous BVI Pain Killer cocktail.
HOWEVER, I forgot about the remains I placed in their decanter. 6m later I revisited it. The interaction with the air in the bottle mellowed it out changed its flavors dramatically.
Now an "open" bottle always sits their with my other staple rums.
I like it neat or served in a PainKiller cocktail.
This is the one that got me into rum properly. Wonderfully balanced and buttery.
I really like this Rum for cocktails, although it is a little strong and not for everyone. I also love the history.
Even mixed In a rum and coke, this has too much rum flavour for me. Tried to sip and not that good.
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Based on reviews I had read (low level of added sugar post-distillation) I knew it was only a matter of time before I ended up buying a bottle of Pusser’s British Navy Rum and I am glad I did. This rum has distinct aromas and flavours with similarities to the Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12 year Rum (which I didn’t really care for) but in a much better way. It is not a “great” sipper but it nevertheless is a nice change, profile wise and a welcome addition to my liquor cabinet.
Upon finishing my first bottle of Pusser’s Navy Rum I must admit that the flavours of this rum are growing on me and I will definitely keep a supply of this rum on hand.