Sailor Jerry Spiced Caribbean Rum 40%

Sailor Jerry Spiced Caribbean rum at 40% - 80 proof named after the famous tattoo artist

Sailor Jerry"No bullshit" rum wins gold By J. Nedergaard Gold from expertsSailor Jerry, the rum named after a tattoo artist, has just scored a gold medal at The Rum Masters, a highly respected drinks competition run by drinks magazine Spirits Business. Spirits Business is an international magazine that focuses on the spirits industry and is a leader in the global market.The man If you don't know Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, you might recognize his iconic tattoos or some of the things he's associated with. Perhaps most of all Ed Hardy, who was a student and protégé of Sailor Jerry. Today, Ed Hardy perfumes, iPhone covers, t-shirts, bags, etc. are fashionable, while Sailor Jerry t-shirts and rum are more about dirty backyards, motorcycle repair shops, American cars from the 50s, Rockabilly - a brand that is just itself, in pure and raw "no bullshit" style, and wants to stay that way. Norman Collins' business card read "My work speak for itself" - he was a man with confidence - from a time when tattoos weren't commonplace and tattoo shops weren't on TV. Tough guy Norman Collins died at the age of 62 in 1973. He suffered a heart attack outside the local motorcycle shop. When he woke up, he was lying on the sidewalk next to his Harley. He kick-started the bike and drove home. He died three days later. In his will, he asked that his three protégés be given the opportunity to inherit - "and if they don't want to take over the shop - burn the damn thing". Ed Hardy was in Japan and Zeke Owen wanted to stay in San Diego, while Mike Malone said yes and moved to Hawaii,Sailor Jerry Spiced is produced as a tribute to the way sailors liked their rum: powerful and smooth. Sourced from Caribbean distilleries, the rum keeps the sailors' tradition alive by adding a blend of natural spices and flavors. Sailor Jerry Spiced should be enjoyed exactly how each individual likes it best: neat, in a good punch or in a cocktail - as long as you appreciate the powerful and smooth taste.

Purple and sterileSailor Jerry rum recognizes Norman Collins' pioneering work with tattoos. Norman Collins is considered a true innovator who invented the color purple (so it stayed purple in a tattoo), introduced something to the industry called "sterile tools", but is perhaps best known for his uncompromising attention to detail - a quality that is maintained today in the rum and clothing brand of the same name. The brand started as a Philadelphia store selling clothing and accessories and quickly gained international underground cult status. "Cheap work aint good - good work aint cheap" is one of the man's quotes.