Goslings Black Seal Rum 151 (75cl, 75.5%)

Goslings Black Seal Rum 151 is an overproof dark rum from Bermuda, blended and bottled by Gosling Brothers Ltd. Caribbean pot- and column-still distillates are aged for up to three years in charred American oak. It was introduced in the 1980s for bartenders needing a high-strength spirit for bold cocktails and flaming garnishes. The profile is deep molasses sweetness, dark caramel and vanilla, with a spiced, smoky edge that holds up in dilution. It is intended for cocktails rather than sipping, and is best used in small, deliberate measures. The aromas are deep, dark and intense, with molasses sweetness and dark caramel up front, vanilla and spice through the middle, a smoky edge and a long, slightly bitter finish.