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.
I tried Pussers Rum in St Lucia a couple of years ago and was impressed. I treated myself to a bottle over Christmas and I still love it, I like it with a couple of ice cubes, no mixer required to enjoy the flavours.
Enjoyed this (too quickly!) over Christmas, as a double shot with quality ginger beer (Fentiman's or Bundaberg, forget the ubiquitous cheaper stuff, which tastes harsh and chemically when mixed). Highly recommended.
Great tasting rum neat or with pussers grog, even with ginger ale/beer. Many other contenders tried and several come fairly close but none make the best worry. Well recommended over many years.
A good quality dark rum at 54.5 beware its got a kick
ALL OK READY FOR All OKready for Christmas
