Pussers Select Aged 151 British Navy Rum Guyana Rum 70 cl 75,5%

151 is the number that gives the bottle its name, a reference to the old British navy's overproof standard, back when rum was still part of sailors' daily ration.

Expert Description

Pusser's Select Aged 151 is a Guyana Rum, a blend from Pusser's Rum, aged a minimum of 3 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at cask strength, 75.5%.

The rum is based on distillate from Guyanese molasses, including from the famous Port Mourant wooden double pot still, one of the last of its kind still in operation. Select Aged 151 closely follows the Admiralty's historic regulations for the official navy rum ration, which was issued to British sailors up until 1970, when the tradition was finally abolished. Pusser's Rum later took over the rights to continue the recipe and the name.

The style is intense and powerful, with a deep, dark sweetness carrying the entire historic overproof heritage forward.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Treacle, stone fruit compote and dark cane syrup, with marzipan and tobacco.

Palate

Intense caramel and molasses, dark chocolate and black coffee, with a hint of strawberry jam and liquorice.

Finish

Long and smoky, with burnt wood and lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Pusser's Select Aged 151
Bottler: Pusser's Rum
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: Min. 3 Years
ABV: 75.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon casks
Cask Strength: Yes
Serving Suggestion: Diluted with water or cola, or in tiki cocktails

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Molasses-driven · Smoky · Spiced · Cask Strength

Did You Know?

The recipe behind Pusser's Select Aged 151 is closely tied to the Admiralty's historic requirements for the British navy's daily rum ration, a tradition that lasted over 300 years until it was officially abolished in 1970 on what is known as "Black Tot Day".

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pusser's Select Aged 151

What is Pusser's Select Aged 151?

It's a Guyana Rum from Pusser's Rum, aged a minimum of 3 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at cask strength, 75.5%.

What does the number "151" in the name mean?

It refers to the American proof scale, where 151 proof equals 75.5% ABV, a classic strength for overproof rum of this type.

What does Pusser's Select Aged 151 taste like?

It smells of treacle, stone fruit compote and tobacco, while the palate offers intense caramel, molasses and dark chocolate with a long, smoky finish.

What is "Black Tot Day"?

It's the day in 1970 when the British navy officially abolished the daily rum ration to sailors after more than 300 years of tradition, a recipe Pusser's Rum still closely follows.

How strong is Pusser's Select Aged 151?

It's bottled at cask strength, a full 75.5%, making it one of the most powerful rum releases on the market.

How should Pusser's Select Aged 151 be enjoyed?

Due to its high strength, it's typically diluted with water or cola, or used in robust tiki cocktails.