Gunpowder Proof Spiced

*Distributed in the UK Only Available at these fine online retailers: Amazon UK Nauticalia The Whiskey Exchange Farham Wine Cellar Drink Finder Master of Malt Whiskey Online Drinks Direct Drink Finder Royal Navy Shop Royal Marines Shop Harvey Nichols Drink Supermarket The Drinks Basket The Bottle Club The Secret Bottle Shop Hard to Find Whisky Prior to the introduction of the Sikes Hydrometer, in 1816, the ship 's Purser, or 'Pusser ', tested the strength of the daily issue by mixing neat rum, with a little water, to which was added a few gunpowder grains. When the mixture was heated through a burning glass, the gunpowder ignited, and the rum was served at that strength. When the method was tested by hydrometer, it was found to be 109% proof {54.5% ABV}. Consequently, the Pusser 's rum remained at 'Gunpowder ' strength, 109% Proof, until the daily issue was terminated, on 31st July 1970, known as Black Tot Day. Alc/Vol: 54.5% Origin: Guyana Finish: Long and extremely smooth finish despite its high alcohol content Colour: Clear, dark, coppery amber with burnished copper highlights Nose: Molasses, Banana, Chocolate, Vanilla, Cinnamon and mild ginger Press Release: Pusser's Rum Launches Gunpowder Proof Spiced