Pusser's Rum Gunpowder Proof

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof is a traditional Royal Navy style rum produced at original Admiralty strength and in accordance with the Admiralty's blending recipe last used when the Royal Navy discontinued its daily ration on July 13, 1970.

Prior to the invention of the hydrometer, the Royal Navy ship's Pusser shutdown claims of watering down sailors' daily tots by dousing a bit of gunpowder in the rum and attempting to light. If the mixture ignited, the rum was at proof. If it didn't ignite, the Pusser might find himself tossed to sea.

COLOR
Clear, dark coppery amber with burnished copper highlights

NOSE
Pungent molasses, treacle, toffee, honey and vanilla with oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger

BODY
Full-bodied with a more enhanced flavour profile than the lower proof Blue Label

FINISH
Long finish, and despite its strength, smooth and mellow

54.5% ABV