This gets a perfect score from me, a rare event. It's been a long time since I awarded five stars. You become so weary, and you really begin to distinguish the good from the great, and then from the "absolutely incredible!!" This fits into that last group. I sampled a small amount last week while visiting the UK. A little context for this: It represents a fragment of British naval heritage. For centuries, the Royal Navy provided a daily portion to its sailors. This could be a combination of any rums from the colonies, such as Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, or Guyana. It was akin to an ongoing blend spanning centuries. However, this tradition ended in 1970. Officials decided it was too risky for sailors to be intoxicated around millions of pounds worth of military hardware. This is where some ingenious entrepreneurs from The Whiskey Exchange stepped in. They acquired the final barrels of this rum, at which point its age or components were unknown. It contains elements dating from 1800 to 1969. Regardless, it's incredibly old. So, what are its flavors? It's among the best three spirits I've ever tasted. That's how good it is. The smell is unlike any rum available now, whether it's the sugary, mass-produced kind or the intensely aromatic Jamaican varieties. It's mildly smoky, like a sherry-matured Speyside whisky. The taste is outstanding. Blackberry, mango, a hint of smoke, a touch of Jamaican funk, and crème brûlée. It's simply remarkable. The last time I checked, it cost $1000, which is excessive, but considering its age, it's comparable to owning a BTAC, Macallan, or Pappy with components from the 1800s. Such a spirit would be presented in Lalique crystal with a price well into five figures. It's currently one of the top three spirits I've encountered.
Black Tot Last Consignment British Royal Navy Rum
Rum Dark Rum Multiple Countries No age statement 54.8% ABV
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About this bottle
The British Royal Navy's three-century practice of dispensing daily rum rations to sailors concluded on July 31, 1970, an event known as Black Tot Day. The remaining rum reserves were designated solely for Royal Weddings and other significant state events. Four decades later, Specialty Drinks Ltd obtained the entire remaining stock and bottled it as Black Tot Lost Consignment. This rum is a combination of various aged spirits distilled and imported from the Caribbean.
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Very distinctive flavors. Certainly not something I could consume regularly. The finish has notes of nutmeg and cinnamon; however, the maturation imparts a lingering taste of smoke and oak. It's incomparable to any other rum.
Honey-glazed ham, dark and smoky, mellow, well-rounded, intricate, etc. the most aged spirit I've ever tasted
Complex flavor profile. A bit of a burn. Some tartness, yet with sweetness
Smooth and slick on the tongue. Heavy vibes reminiscent of aged Scotch.
A decent, strong rum
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