As the Monty Python line goes: "And now for something completely different".Gosling's black Seal Rum is a 'Bermuda Black Rum', which got its name from the seals that adorned its bottles after world war one.
This has perhaps the least spiced flavour of all the rums reviewed so far, but this adds to its uniqueness. I have to say it seems to be the only rum that I can drink neat, -just as a sip!
Again, we tried this with diet coke so as to allow the rum's flavour to be tasted. It has a slightly camaralised taste which comes through with both the taste and aftertaste. It does seem to have a heavier feel, as opposed to say another favorite, Havana Club, and indeed its colour is also darker.
This was the first Goslings drink we tried, and looking at their website, they also offer a Gold Rum and an Old Rum. The Gold Rum is moving on to the 'must test' list, and if it is anything as good as Black Seal, then I'll be recommending that too!
I'm going to have to watch these 'Drinks Cabinet Reviews' as a number of people who are looking at this sailing blog keep commenting to me: "All your sailing involves booze at the moment." -Is this a bad thing? (After a days sail, once we eventually get the weather!) I'll be looking forward to a rum, gin or port (or two) at anchor.
Rating: 9/10 Price: £14.99 70cl
Available from Sainsburys at £14.99
www.goslingsrum.com
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