Goslings Black Seal Rum 151

Black Seal gets its name from an old packaging shortcut: the rum was originally sold only on draught from oak barrels as "Old Rum," and after World War I, when supply issues forced Goslings to bottle it in used Champagne bottles, they sealed the corks with black wax — hence Black Seal. This 151 proof version is the overproof sibling to the standard 40% Black Seal, bottled at a fiery 75.5% ABV and awarded a Platinum Medal in an overproof rum competition, per the brand's own site. Tastings.com scored it 85 points. Christopher Null at Drinkhacker found genuine Black Seal character once the initial alcohol blast subsides — cinnamon, torched sugar, clove, dried ginger, and baking spice — calling it "a fine backbar novelty" more than a serious sipper. The Lone Caner was more skeptical, flagging Goslings' persistent lack of disclosure about where its base rum is actually distilled, and suspecting added caramel coloring behind the deep, dark hue. Honest Booze Reviews went further, specifically warning against using this in a classic Dark 'n Stormy despite Goslings' fame for that cocktail. Most agree it's a fun, genuinely strong party rum — just don't expect refinement at this proof.

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