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 31 July 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, the Pusser might find himself tossed to sea.
Clear, dark coppery amber color with burnished copper highlights. Aromas od pungent molasses, treacle, toffee, honey and vanilla with oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Full-bodied with a more enhanced flavor profile than lower proof rums. Long finish, and despite its strength, smooth and mellow
Rum is an alcoholic beverage distilled from sugarcane juice, molasses, or byproducts. With a diverse range of flavors, it undergoes fermentation, distillation, and often aging in wooden barrels. Light, dark, spiced, and aged varieties offer unique profiles, making rum a versatile and popular spirit for cocktails or sipping neat.
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