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There’s the bartender friendly flagship, Black Seal, that comprises, as a rule, the base of the classic (and trademarked) Dark N’ Stormy cocktail (along with their own brand of exceptional ginger beer, if you can find it). If you provide your Aeroplan member number we also will use LCBO purchases made using this number to customize the communications and offers you receive.
Founded in 1806, Bermuda's Gosling Brothers named this rum for the black wax topper once used to seal each bottle. Value Added Products are subject to limited availability and may not be included with online purchases.The Goslings started formulating rum blends in 1860, and in three years, they had developed Old Rum, a dark, full-bodied rum. The company started formulating their own rum in the 1860s, creating a dark, well-aged rum that was primarily sold in casks. Before my tongue had a chance to go numb (and it eventually does), I got quite a lot of classic Black Seal character: rich, dark molasses, dried ginger, and lots of baking spice. The Bermuda Rum Swizzle Cocktail is a delicious and boozy rum punch that is sure to be a hit at any party. He worked as a bartender instructor for many years, teaching people how to make cocktails like a pro.
Goslings’ trademarked cocktail, a delicious mix of Black Seal Rum and Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer, appears like a storm cloud in a glass and evokes the mystique of Bermuda. The drink is a perfect pick-me-up after a long day of wearing a bra, and it's made with Lemonhart 151 Rum, Cherry Herring, Manzanilla Sherry, and Peychaud Bitters.
Over the years, Black Seal Rum has become synonymous with the Bermuda region - it is an essential ingredient in the local fish chowder, adds the island flavour to the 'Bermuda Rum Swizzle', as well as being the tempest in Bermuda's favorite cocktail, the 'Dark 'n Stormy'.
Made with Goslings Rum and ginger beer, this cocktail is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Goslings continues to be a privately held company that primarily produces their Black Seal rum, as well as some other associated products. The specific recipe remains a family secret, but we can piece together the broad strokes of how this comes together.It's made with Gosling Black Seal Rum, Orgeat Syrup, Orange Juice, and Pomegranate Molasses, creating a burst of flavor.