Black Tot 40 years Elixir Distillers Natural Cask Strenth Rare Old

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Black Tot 40 years Elixir Distillers Natural Cask Strenth Rare Old

The wine

The unique character of this molasses-based rum distilled in 1975 in British Guiana was sculpted by the famous Port Mourant still. Over the years, this wooden double pot still has achieved legendary status since it was first built in 1732. After distillation, the rum spent 40 years in oak casks before being bottled at the cask strength of 44% ABV. Only 606 bottles were produced from the six original casks. Black Tot is a reference to the daily rum ration given to members of the Royal Navy for 300 years up until July 1970.

About the Producer Black Tot

Many years ago, sailors in the Royal Navy were rewarded for their commitment with a daily ration of rum called Black Tot. This tradition endured for over 300 years before coming to an end on 31 July 1970, a day commonly known as Black Tot Day. The stone jars containing the precious spirits were kept for almost forty years. This was when Sukhinder Singh decided to purchase all the jars to bottle them and market them to amateurs with a thirst for stories. Following two long years of research, he also extended his range to include a new variety of rum inspired by this tradition with a modern twist. Black Tot rums reflect a long British heritage, and continue to recount the wild adventures of Royal Navy sailors.