OVD – Old Vatted Demerara Rum. Imported from Guyana to Scotland (something about dark rum seems to suit the cold climate and raging alcoholics) since 1838 by George Morton Limited. I understand this is now owned by Wm Grant Ltd who produce a lot of the whisky sold in the UK supermarkets.
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Pusser’s Gunpowder Proof Rum (it has recently been re-branded in the UK) is as near to the rum issued to sailors in the British Navy as you will get. The “tot” was abolished in 1970. Black Tot Day as it was called being 31 July 1970.
The rum is steeped in tradition and the website is very “naval” as is the packaging. It’s very distinctive and slightly (IMO) gaudy. However you do get a nice corked closure, which I always prefer. You don’t get any fancy cardboard packaging with this rum just the bottle. The rum hasn’t hit the supermarkets over here as yet. This surprises me somewhat but it has found its way into most independent retailers. The rum retails at around the £30 mark. This seems a little expensive for a Navy Rum but it is 54.5% abv so it should last a bit longer.
A younger Demerara rum from the El Dorado range. I was ordering a consignment of unusual (by country) entry level rums and I noticed this one so I thought I would give it a try. The rum was reduced to £19.95 online so I thought I as worth a go. I was a little surprised to walk into Aldi and find the 8 year old variant for £19.99, just a few days later. Did I say surprised? I meant f**king pissed off.