Category: Australia

  • Black Tot “Last Consignment” British Royal Navy Rum – 54.3%

    Black Tot “Last Consignment” British Royal Navy Rum – 54.3%

    Black Tot “Last Consignment” British Royal Navy Rum – 54.3% Background: July 31st, 1970 is known as Black Tot Day, marking the abolishment of the British Royal Navy’s several hundred year tradition of a daily rum ration. While the sailors daily allowance had been radically reduced over time before it was finally outlawed, it’s worth noting…

  • Transcontinental Rum Line Australia 2013 – 6 Year Old Rum – 48%

    Transcontinental Rum Line Australia 2013 – 6 Year Old Rum – 48%

    Stats: From the Beenleigh distillery, this is a 100% pot still rum made from fermented molasses that was distilled in 2013 and aged for four years in Australia followed by two years in Europe in ex-Cognac French oak barrels. Bottled at 48% ABV. Nose: Shoe store, rubber raft, clean laundry, shoe polish, a floral (lavender?)…