Pusser’s ‘Gunpowder Proof’ is a traditional Royal 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. 54.5% ABV.

Color: Clear, dark coppery amber with burnished copper highlights

Nose: Pungent molasses, treacle, toffee, honey and vanilla with oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger

Body: Full-bodied with a more enhanced flavor profile than the lower proof Blue Label

Finish: Long finish, and despite its strength, smooth and mellow

Named "Gunpowder Proof" because before the hydrometer was invented, a Royal Navy ship’s “Pusser” (or ship's purser) disproved crewmen's accusations that he'd watered down sailors’ daily tots by dousing a bit of gunpowder in the rum and lighting it. If the mixture ignited, the rum was “at proof.” If it didn’t, well, the Pusser might find himself tossed to sea!