Pusser’s British Navy Rum Blue Label is a rum that is inspired by the rum that all naval personnel received in their daily ration up to 31 July 1970 (known as Black Tot Day).
This version of the rum is at 40% as opposed to the original navy rum which was significantly stronger with its navy strength of around 57%. This version has been watered down, as legal requirements meant that if it was to be distributed to naval bases, it had to be a maximum of 40%.
The rum has a clear but dark color, and is probably one of the closest commercial rums you can find to what they got on the ships. (Besides the big brother at 54.5%)
Fragrance
Demerare sugar, molasses, dried fruits, island spices, caramel
Taste
Full/powerful, round, banana, ginger, brown sugar, heat.
Aftertaste
Long, caramel, cinnamon… Warm and slightly burning (in a good way)
