On some isolated South Pacific islands, people to this day wait for supplies to appear over the horizon again, just as they did with planes during the Second World War - hence the name Cargo Cult.
Expert description
Cargo Cult Navy Strength is a Navy Strength Rum from Australia, matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 54.5%.
The rum is composed of rum from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Australia in a small batch production, named after the "cargo cult" phenomenon - the belief that supplies would once again arrive from the sky, as they did when allied planes supplied the South Pacific islands during the war. The Navy Strength designation refers to the high, undiluted strength that historically ensured the rum could ignite gunpowder aboard naval ships.
Cargo Cult is a small Australian rum brand that blends rum from several Pacific islands and bottles it in small batches with no added sugar, letting the raw, powerful character of the different origins come through.
Tasting notes
Nose
Powerful and molasses-heavy, with a hint of tropical fruit.
Palate
Intense and warm, with wood and spice from the ex-bourbon casks.
Finish
Long and burning, typical of navy strength.
Specifications
Name: Navy Strength
Distillery: Cargo Cult
Region/Country: Australia
Type: Navy Strength Rum
Age: +3 Years
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
EAN: 9369998003624
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a strong cocktail
Flavour profile
Powerful · Molasses · Spiced · Navy Strength
Did you know?
The name Cargo Cult refers to the belief among some South Pacific islanders that supplies would continue falling from the sky, as they did during the Second World War when allied planes supplied the islands with goods.
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