Gosling's Black Seal

I love dark rum so when I saw it recently appeared on the shelf at my local liquor store I decided to try it. First of all I drink spirits over ice or straight up as a general rule. And the taste of this one considerably surprised me. I wasn't sure at first if I want a second drink it was that different. Then as different tastes often do and I of course tried it again it started to grow on me and I'm loving the variation of spicy flavours that's quite different to the usual dark rum on the shelf. I've no doubt it's to be a favourite late night chilly weather drink because it's performed rather well on hot humid nights already. Definitely give it a try if you like the "taste" of rum giving your mouth a wallop!

17th August 2017

Great with just ice, nearly as good as Tanduay and just as hard to buy if youre not in a city, 9/10

5th August 2017

Below par; not much in the way of the complex molasses, fruit or vanilla flavours you might hope for and it seems stronger than 40%. Harsh on your throat and stomach. I've tasted better supermarket own brand rum, having said that it's better than some French rum I've had the misfortune to try, give me a glass of Mount Gay thanks.

15th February 2017

A lovely rum to drink neat.Smooth,sweet and a luxurious mouth feel.
I recommend highly.

11th January 2017

I have found this to be a very good mixing rum. I love to mix this with a classic cola or create my own dark 'n stormy - would definitely recommend.

23rd March 2016

Yep, a few have mentioned it, and I'd agree, not a sipper, but mixed with a cola, it's the best. Lovely in cocktails. Got that dark, sweet molasses thing going on! Mmmmmmm

22nd March 2016

This tasty rum is my favourite for cocktails and impressing my friends with a dark and stormy.

21st March 2016

For the price this is the best dark rum you're going to find. I totally disagree that it's not a sipper (though agree it is a notch-above mixer) and I'm a choosy git when it comes to my rum. Yeah I'd rather have a bottle of Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva but that's getting on for twice the price. Put this in a taste test with a lot of more expensive rums and it still stands out.

1st April 2015

Reminds me of Christmas in a bottle. Cinnamon, spices, Xmas pud all rolled into one. Great in a tall glass with ice on a cold winters night. Not a sipper for me.

12th February 2015

We in Nova Scotia like rum a lot, and are pretty choosy. Gosling's is right up our alley!

18th October 2014

151 goslings let you know who is the boss

15th August 2014

If you chew your baccy, then it may be for you.

27th January 2014

Agreed it does make a great dark and stormy, now it's gone do I order another or try something different?

8th December 2013

Nice for mixing Dark n Stormys are lovely tried making them with other rum and it doesn't work.

28th May 2013

I am actually from bermuda and it is what i grew up with. i do agree its not a rum for sipping and more for making our local mixed drinks such as the Dark N Stormy. it turns this rum into such a wonderfully sweet tasting drink that you cant get enough of. our rum swizzle is also amazing. its a mixture of fruits. like a very tropical fruit punch served with ice. you can never get enough.

4th April 2013

Have to agree with Dan. Initial flavors are there but the finish leaves a bit to desire. It comes of as a bit unbalanced in that the initially great flavors drop off quickly to a very sharp and harsh finish. Then again for the price you pay it's good value. Probably a good rum for mixing, less so for sipping. ~US

22nd March 2013

poured sparingly over the top of a mojito as a float....delighful

25th May 2012

A lovely bottle which when sat with friends putting the world to rights allows a smooth palate easily digested with lovely round notes, highly recommended

21st December 2011

Mix a double shot of this nice rum with some ginger beer and serve over ice and you have a lovely glass of Dark and Stormy. The drink I was introduced to during my stay in Bermuda. A great drink to watch the sun go down.

6th April 2011

I'd say the tasting notes are pretty much spot on for a start. There is definitely a predominant rich, stewed fruits taste with a nice winter spice to accompany it. It made me think of Christmas drinking this rum. I would have rated it higher but it wasn't the smoothest of rums, I needed to sip quite a lot of water after each sip of rum to take the edge off and to get the most out of the flavours. I'd say all in all it is a mixed bag, it is a nice rum but I think there are a lot of better rums out there.

17th September 2010