Goslings Black Seal Rum
Goslings Black Seal Rum is Bermuda's signature pour — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), the rich "Bermuda Black Rum" blended and bottled by Gosling Brothers Ltd since the 1800s — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Blended and bottled in Bermuda by Gosling Brothers Ltd (family company since 1806); Bermuda has no sugarcane distillery — Caribbean base rums are imported for blending and aging
- Blend: Pot-still and continuous column-still Caribbean rum distillates, aged in re-charred American white oak ex-bourbon barrels
- Name: From the black sealing wax originally used to seal repurposed Champagne bottles in the early 1900s — not the sea mammal
- Profile: Butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, molasses, banana and baking spice; full-bodied palate of molasses, sweet spices and stewed fruits; long warming finish
The Wax-Sealed Classic
The story starts in 1860 with an Old Rum blend, and the name comes from the black sealing wax the Goslings used to stopper repurposed Champagne bottles in the early 1900s. Two centuries on, Gosling Brothers still blends and bottles on Bermuda — the only company doing so — marrying pot- and column-still Caribbean distillates and aging them in re-charred American oak. The result is the definitive Bermuda black rum: butterscotch and molasses on the nose, full-bodied sweet spice and stewed fruit on the palate, and a long warming finish. And one legal note worth knowing: Dark 'n Stormy® is a registered trademark of Gosling Brothers — only Black Seal makes an authentic one. Browse the rum collection at Del Mesa Liquor, and see the other bottlings from Goslings.
Tasting Notes
Nose of butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, molasses, banana and baking spice. Full-bodied palate of molasses, sweet spices, stewed fruits and caramel, with a long warming finish.
How to Enjoy
Build the namesake: Gosling's Black Seal and ginger beer over ice with lime — the authentic Dark 'n Stormy. It also makes a rich, dark Rum Old Fashioned or a full-bodied Cuba Libre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Seal rum named after?
The black sealing wax originally used to seal repurposed Champagne bottles in the early 1900s — not the sea mammal.
Can only Gosling's make a Dark 'n Stormy?
The Dark 'n Stormy® name is a registered trademark of Gosling Brothers — legally, only Gosling's Black Seal goes in an authentic one.
What is the alcohol content of Goslings Black Seal Rum?
40% ABV (80 proof), in a 750mL bottle.
Where is Goslings Black Seal Rum made?
Blended and bottled in Bermuda by Gosling Brothers Ltd — the only company blending and bottling rum on the island.
Two centuries of Bermuda in a bottle — order Goslings Black Seal Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.