Pusser's Navy Rum from the Virgin Islands

September 30, 4:09 PMRum ExaminerRobert A. & Robert V. Burr

Previous Next

Comment Print Email RSS Subscribe

Subscribe

Get alerts when there is a new article from the Rum Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of use.

Email Address   Include other special offers from Examiner.com Terms of Use

A classic navy-style dark, rich, full-flavored rum, British Navy Pusser's Rum is the key ingredient in the famous Painkiller trademarked cocktail.

Pusser's Navy Rum from the Virgin Islands.
Photo by Robert Burr.

The British Royal Navy was famous for issuing a ration of rum (a tot of grog) to their sailors each day, which began after they took Jamaica in 1655 until "Black Tot Day" on July 31, 1970.

In 1979, under the direction of chairman Charles Tobias, Pusser's began reproducing this legendary navy rum in Tortola, making it available to the public for the first time. British Navy Pusser's Rum at 84 proof is the same Admiralty blend of five West Indian rums issued onboard British warships. It is a rum made largely in legacy wooden pot stills, the distillation process similar to that used a century ago for small batch single malt scotches, which produces greatly enhanced flavor.

This medium bodied deep orange amber rum offers heady aromas of citrus candy, molasses, vanilla, sassafras, varnish and smoked honey. On the palette, bold flavors of old oak, tropical fruit, caramel and sherry are apparent. The warm finish is long lasting, slightly peppery and somewhat sweet.

Pusser's also produces a 15 year old version of its Navy Rum, and several collectable versions in ceramic vessels.

The Royal Navy Sailor's Fund, a naval charity more commonly called the "Tot Fund" receives a substantial donation from the sale of each bottle of British Navy Pusser's Rum.

The rums are imported into the U.S. and marketed by Shaw-Ross International Importers.

review: The Art Of Drink
review: Beverage Tasting Institute
review: Bilge Munkey
online sales: Crown Wine And Spirits

The Painkiller cocktail

What Is Navy Rum? 

Robert Burr
National Rum Examiner
Gifted Rums Guide
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
follow us on Facebook and Twitter

to be notified when the Rum Examiner posts new articles, click on the subscribe link above and enter your email address.