Black Tot 40 Years Rum

Black Tot Rare Old 40 Year Old is a single Demerara rum from Guyana, distilled in 1975 on the famous wooden Port Mourant still and released by Elixir Distillers in honour of Black Tot Day, the last day British sailors received their daily rum ration. Guyanese rum was so central to the historic Navy blend that Black Tot calls it one of the hearts of the Tot. Forty years of angels' share brought it down to 44.2% ABV, and it is bottled at that natural cask strength.

The nose is dense with liquorice, star anise and fruity black olives, joined by cigar smoke, fragrant pine, warm citrus peel, cinnamon and nutmeg. The palate is oaky and distinctly dry, with charred coffee and rich fruit. An exceptionally rare rum for collectors, to be savoured slowly and neat.