Pusser's 'Gunpowder Proof' Black Label (previously known as Blue Label) is a higher proof traditional British Naval rum, produced using the blending recipe from the Admiralty. Well loved, it picked up a Trophy at the International Spirits Challenge 2016.
The nose is full of dried fruits, dates, prunes, slightly overripe figs. The palate is very sweet, plenty of dark, syrupy, stewed fruits. An interesting pot still character with a pleasant muddiness. Full-bodied. The finish is incredibly long and dark.
Review score 5*
Fantastic rum, so much depth and rich flavour, the higher proof just makes it even better, intensifying the flavours... #1 on my list now
Honestly the best rum I've ever tried, and I drink a lot of them. It is far too easy to drink - the bottle didn't even last a week. Unbelievably smooth. Smells of dried fruit and xmas pudding. Tastes like heaven.
Ok firstly I'm no navyman or specialist in any forces but thankyou to the men and women who are and have been keeping me and my family and yours safe throughout turbulent times throughout recent history but back to the rum. Read the reviews and always edged towards the wonderful plantations as preference but i thought I'd see what all the fuss is about.... Well the hype is real this is a proper British navy rum I must say, the instant you pop the Cork and take a sniff you know it's the business, on my second of the night neat of course the way God intended and I must say dark and deceptive stuff. Absolutely buy it you will not regret!
This has to be my 2nd contender for the best quality for money rum, with Smiths & Cross as the 1st. I never tasted such a smooth over-proof rum before. Very complex. The notes of treacle is heavenly. Very deep, dark notes and long aftertaste. We're in Caroni territory for a 5th of the money.
