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Gosling's Black Seal rum

Gosling's Black Seal

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Bermuda | Dark | 40% ABV

The James Gosling family business first produced Gosling Black Seal rum in 1806, and it is now the oldest surviving business on the island of Burmuda.

Gosling 'Black Seal' rum received it's name from the black wax originally used to seal the bottles. It is Bermuda's most widely exported product and considered the nation's national drink.

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Tasty, but not quite great
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532 Gosling's Black Seal Ratings

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Tjack 🇺🇸 | 27 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

I don't get it, this stuff is crap! Maybe I just don't like flavored rum?

Tried it in a 'dark and stormy' as well, not a fan.

MDrumrunner 🇺🇸 | 42 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

This one is ok for me. The nose is one dimensional. The taste is a quick taste of molasses before the spice kicks in with a slight bite and heat. I'll save this one for the Dark and Stormy.

Bogdan 🇨🇦 | 14 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

Great for mixing, but I would not recommend it as a sipping rum. The aftertaste is too bitter for my taste and it leaves a burning sensation. As a mixer... a totally different story. It provides a lot of flavor to the drink. Priced higher than the Bacardi Dark Spiced Rum I think is a no go for me.

Kychy28 🇺🇸 | 25 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

7.00/10, the only use I have for this stuff is I infuse it with Banana chips (recipe courtesy of Death & Co) and make a couple drinks with the infusion.

Rumrum 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted 2 years ago

Bermuda the beautiful. The one and only for Dark n Stormy.

Davidsbrady 🇺🇸 | 13 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Good nose and forward flavor but disappointing finish.

Uncledrewbob 🇺🇸 | 5 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Fine enough for certain purposes and circumstances

Mario Kc 🇨🇦 | 14 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

I would call this a starters sipping rum. It's fine for sipping but made for a dark'n stormy. I like to add a few ice cubes to it as the smell changes as does the taste. You can tell it's a manufactured rum (blend), I smell caramel, brown sugar, molasses and a bit of anise and banana. It's a decent rum for the price, a staple in my cabinet.

Cultov 🇨🇿 | 49 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Well this rum is for me connected only eith original Dark and stormy drink. It is spiced rum with small esence of caramel.

Captain_Tyson 🇺🇸 | 100 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Black Seal pretty much has stapled itself as the rum for the drink Dark N Stormy. Alone - meh. In that drink - great.

Bog Monster 🇦🇺 | 42 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

It makes a lovely Dark N Stormy, as does 100 other good rums. Taste of instant coffee and mild caramel when mixed with coke as does 100 other rums. Its ok and a safe purchase, rating this better than the average budget rum but not for me.

Update - My previous consumption of most the bottle was done during hot summer days and nights where I felt it to be just ok. Just consumed the rest during a cool period and its better. I would rate the new experience a 6.




Brand Details

Name: Black Seal
ABV: 40%
Type: Gosling's
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No

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