At the beginning of the 19th century, England was in a difficult position. Parts of the North American colonies had gained their independence from the crown. Spain was the undisputed ruler of the oceans & a strict enemy to Engl&. English ships were often taken by the Spanish fleet & there was no defense against this. Europe had been conquered by Napoleon's French army & Britain was threatened by invasion. The British fleet was weak in number & suffered from uncreative leadership. There was one British naval officer who was different
- Horatio Nelson! Admiral Nelson was an outstanding & strongly nonconformist leader. He did not follow the old & traditional patterns, but instead created his own solutions in the battles & engagements that he fought & later lead. In fact, at times his path to success was in direct defiance of the orders given him. He did not follow orders that he found useless or not according to his own concept, & because of his leadership & tactical genius, he was victorious in every major engagement he fought & was therefore never brought to task for his disobedience. He was constantly developing & evolving new tactics that became known as the Nelson touch as in the famous & vital Battle of Trafalgar, the largest sea battle ever fought between ships-of-the-line. He was popular & well-respected, & those he led worshipped him in contrast to the usual relationship between English military leaders & their men at that time. He was always personally in the thick of the fight. He appealed to the pride & patriotism of his sailors. This connection to his men, apart from winning the most important sea battle at the time & one of the greatest in the annals of naval warfare, made him a hero to not only his men & the Royal Navy, but to the common people of England where the Battle of Trafalgar, 200 years later, is still celebrated. Trafalgar was a turning point in world history. The English fleet led by Nelson performed a miracle in defeating the combined French & Spanish fleets, thus destroying Spain's dominance of the world's oceans. Now Britain ruled the waves as the famous anthem goes. Britain had finally curtailed the Spanish predominance of the oceans & the end of French dominance of the European continent would soon follow. This victory opened the path to the construction of the British Empire, as no other European power could now prevent Britain's imperialism. Her Walls of Oak, as the wooden hulled ships of the Royal Navy were called, dominated the seas & gave cover to Britain's expansion, while Great Britain lay protected & secure behind them. If Nelson had not prevailed at Trafalgar, the British Empire could not have happened, & the world today would be a very different place.
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Free cup while stocks last. Originally named Pusser's Old Blue Label 54.5%. Rich vanilla nose with a slight toffee that lightens off with a hint of sweetness. A heavy burn on the palate to begin with but a mellow warmth develops with a sweet vanilla flavour. Complex flavours yet surprisingly smooth the rum
- timeless classic of strength & boldness at the Original Admiralty strength.
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The superb rum in this bottle has been aged a minimum of three years in once used charred oak bourbon barrels & further enhanced ...

Add Pusser's Rum to this, & you have the original grog as mandated by Admiral Vernon in his Orders to Captains in 1740. It is not one of the modern streamlined tropical cocktails that borrowed the name grog for some barman's concoction having no relation to the real thing. The Pusser's Grog Mix is made from the juice of fresh limes & dark cane sugar, the same ingredients prescribed by Admiral Vernon in 1740. It is delightfully delicious, & the real thing. ...

The new 40% bottling. The colour is a rich mahogany, though clear. The aroma is a burst of classic demerara with a wonderful mix of brown sugar & molasses. Notes of leather, tobacco, dried sultanas, nutmeg, clove, & cassia. The aroma finishes with soft oak, caramel, & rich English toffee. Pussers full, rich flavour is all natural, no flavouring agents are added. It is the only rum whose flavour is sufficiently distinctive to be savoured through the ingredients of just about any cocktail. ...

This superb rum is bottled at cask strength as it was shipped to the Royal Navy victualing yards in Deptford, Gosport & Devonport ...

The hue is a deep, rich amber. As complex as the aroma promises. Fresh ginger & spice notes followed by the familiar dried fruit, butter rum, brown sugar, molasses, & soft oak tannins that are known to the loyal followers of Pusser's Rum. A soft & warm lingering finish, smooth with no burn or bitterness. A memorable spiced rum with a pleasant kick of ginger. Fresh culinary ginger with island spices, such as cassia bark, cinnamon & nutmeg, enveloping the classic familiarity of Pusser's Rum. Adding to this beautifully executed rum are notes of sultanas, figs, & apricots with butter rum, peanut brittle, & steeped sweet tea tannins showing through. Round & smooth, with a full-bodied mouth feel. ...

Limited Stocks Available. Ships decanters had their beginnings in the early naval sailing ships of the Royal Navy, & it would have been an exception to have found a captains cabin without one
- from the smallest to the largest vessel. This Trafalgar Bicentenary Decanter has been designed especially to commemorate Nelson & his great victory at Trafalgar. A limited edition of 36, 000 units has been produced for distribution throughout the world. Each decanter is numbered on its bottom. The rum in this decanter has been aged for 15 years. It is the finest there is. Savour & enjoy it.
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Cask 1623 is the flagship of the Pyrat fleet. The dark amber spirit is distilled on the remote island of Anguilla in limited quantities, ageing its smooth distinctive blend of premium Caribbean rums in oak for up to 40 years. A h&-blown decanter & hand crafted walnut case further showcase the beauty & mystery of this liquid gold. In tribute to the true Pyrat spirit of social enlightenment, each bottle is adorned with the image of Hoti, patron saint & protector of fortune-tellers & bartenders. ...

Pyrat XO Reserve is a select blend of fine, 15 year old Caribbean rums. It's smooth taste & delicious flavour is complimented by it's rich amber colour. Pyrat XO Reserve is excellent over ice with a twist of lemon or as an ingredient in a premium rum drink. ...