Pusser’s
‘Gunpowder Proof’ is a traditional British Navy style rum produced at
original Admiralty strength and in accordance with the Admiralty’s
blending recipe last used when the Royal Navy discontinued its daily
ration on 31 July 1970.
“Gunpowder Proof”, prior to the
invention of the hydrometer, the ship’s purser shutdown claims of watering
down sailors’ daily tot by mixing a few grains of gunpowder to the
rum to see if it would burn. If the mixture ignited, the rum was ‘at
proof.’ If it didn’t, the purser might find himself tossed to sea.
Presented at Gunpowder Proof, 54.5% ABV,
this rum is dark coppery amber rum that sends pungent notes of molasses, toffee,
honey, spices and oak. Pusser’s Gunpowder
Proof is full bodied rum with a solid flavor profile and a long smooth mellow
finish inspite of the overproof status of the rum.
Pusser’s Gunpowder Proof Rum is scheduled
for release in the United States in May of 2016. This is an expression that you really need to
try. Despite its 109 proof, is very
sipable and mixes well in most any cocktail including a Gunpowder Pain
Killer.
