Goslings Black Seal Rum 151
Goslings Black Seal Rum 151 is Bermuda's overproof answer to bold cocktails — 750mL at 151 proof (75.5% ABV), the high-strength iteration of Black Seal from Gosling Brothers Ltd — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 75.5% (151 proof) — overproof; handle with respect
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Blended and bottled in Bermuda by Gosling Brothers Ltd (family concern since 1806); Caribbean pot- and column-still distillates
- Aging: Up to 3 years in charred American (ex-bourbon) oak
- History: Introduced in the 1980s for bartenders needing high-strength spirit for bold cocktails and flaming garnishes
- Profile: Deep molasses sweetness, dark caramel, vanilla, with a spiced, smoky edge; concentrated richness that holds up in dilution
Bermuda's Overproof Legend
In the 1980s, bartenders asked Gosling Brothers for a stronger Black Seal — something that could stand up in a tiki arsenal and take a flame. The answer was 151: the same Bermuda-blended character, dialed to 75.5% ABV. Pot- and column-still Caribbean distillates are blended and bottled on the island by the only company doing so, aged up to three years in charred American oak — deep molasses, dark caramel and vanilla with a spiced, smoky edge that survives dilution. This is a tool, not a sipper: use it in small, deliberate measures. Explore the rum collection at Del Mesa Liquor, and see the other bottlings from Goslings.
Tasting Notes
Deep, dark and intense. Molasses sweetness and dark caramel up front, vanilla and spice through the middle, a smoky edge and long, slightly bitter finish. Concentrated richness that holds its own against citrus and syrup.
How to Enjoy
Build bold cocktails: a Dark 'n Stormy with extra backbone, a Zombie float, or tiki drinks that need overproof lift. It also suits flambé and desserts. Measure carefully — 151 proof means a little goes a long way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the alcohol content of Goslings Black Seal Rum 151?
75.5% ABV (151 proof), in a 750mL bottle.
Can you drink Goslings 151 straight?
It is built for cocktails, not sipping — use it in small, deliberate measures in mixed drinks.
Where is Goslings rum made?
Gosling Brothers blends and bottles in Bermuda from Caribbean rum distillates — the only company blending and bottling rum on the island.
What is the difference between Black Seal and Black Seal 151?
151 is the overproof iteration of Black Seal — the same Bermuda-blended profile at 75.5% ABV for high-strength cocktails.
Handle with respect, mix with confidence — order Goslings Black Seal Rum 151 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.