July 31, 1970 was a sad day for members of the British Royal Navy as the
Admiralty Board discontinued the centuries-old tradition of providing a daily
“tot” of rum to enlistees. Affectionately known as “Black Tot Day in the
UK and other Commonwealth countries, the ritual dates back to 1655 when
shipboard life was incredibly difficult and the daily issue of Rum was the
highlight of the day. Wednesday we are celebration
the 49th anniversary of Black Tot Day. It is a day to enjoy your favorite “Tot of
Rum”.
Today Pusser’s Rum is enjoyed worldwide
and Black Tot Day is a celebration of those days gone by. My personal
favorite for Black Tot Day is Pusser’s Gunpowder Proof Rum, presented in the
original Admiralty Strength. This is
one of my personal Pusser’s favorites anytime, but especially appropriate for
Black Tot Day.
