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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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Robe claire-foncé. Nez sur la banane. Côté caramel, cerise, sucre d'orge et torréfaction. Bonne amertume, sur l’alcool, avec un petit côté de gout de renfermé. Assez simple comme aromes.
What got me started on my rum journey was a recommendation for Pusser's 10 year old rum. I never found it before I started to try many others. Since the description of this rum is more historical than quality based I stayed away. I think Pusser's charges a premium for the name so I never bought it. Today a friend had some and I had a chance to try it. I only had one glass rather than a bottle, but I was surprised that it was quite pleasant. I only drink it on the rocks and I like the taste as well as the smoothness. I have to give it an 8 on first impression. I hope my next encounter is as good.
No specific distinctive characteristics other than being a regular rum. Tastes a bit oaky no spice no sugary taste either. It is ok to sip and good to mix.
I have seen this at the store for years and I finally tried it. It was better than expected and rated a 5.5 on my scale. Certainly better mixed than over ice.
...smell let's me almost vomit...even after time it does not change.
The taste is a bit better...not a sipper though...for mixing probadly better...even though for the price you get a lot better...
The history behind is nice and interesting...that is why I did not rate it a 4.
This rum has that west indies funky taste in spades, I only wish I had tried it sooner!! I will definitely be keeping this one on hand permanently. I will definitely be trying the aged and the overproof as well. Has a similar funk as the Jamaican rums from Hampden like Smith and Cross etc.
Tried straight, and found it akin to black pepper and raisin, and would situate it somewhere between coarse and smooth. I prefer a little more caramel sweetness to this style rum, but certainly makes for an interesting drink. Wouldn't say no to this in future, and I'm sure those looking for a more savoury flavour rum will enjoy this one too. Lots of flavour, and generally enjoyable, however, I get the feeling the original (gunpowder proof) would be better.
I drink this one mixed with coke or in my Three Dots and a Dash tiki drink.
I never knew how good this Rum was until I began to taste the many inferior Rums that are available. This Rum is quite good neat with a splash of water . I enjoy this “classic Rum now more than I once did. The nose is subtle and I can note sugar, cinnamon and brown sugar. Taste is quite satisfying as it has a distinct rum flavor that is not overpowering. Finish is smooth with a late bite that disappears quickly. Again, this is a neat sipper which I wouldn’t waste on a mixer. I do like this Rum as an everyday spirit. It is a good rum for the price and better than most expensive rums.
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The Pusser’s Painkiller is a wonderful thing, and this is perfect for its own recipe. Yeah, it can be sipped, but I find the flavor overpowered by the burn. Stick to sweet mixing for this one to allow that underlying flavor (which would otherwise be enjoyable) to come out.