Goslings Black Seal rum. This spirit from Bermuda is the official rum for the Dark N Stormy, a cocktail that’s become super popular with the rising craft cocktail movement. The rum gets its name because during WWII used champagne bottles were refilled with this rum and sealed with a black wax (the witty logo came later).

Taste-wise, I find it interestingly deep with strong sweet and spice flavors (vanilla, molasses, caramel, licorice, mulling spices, etc), making it the perfect companion for ginger beer! It definitely stands up well to strong flavors like coke and ginger, and is also quite delicious on its own! If you’re a fan of the Dark N Stormy, you need this in your collection! Even if you’re not, this is a great staple to keep on hand and I’d actually recommend this for wherever you may need a ‘spiced rum.’

Dark N Stormy

• 4oz ginger beer (I like Bundaberg usually)
• 2oz Gosling’s black seal rum

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the ginger beer and float the rum on top. Garnish with a lime wedge. Before drinking, mix to combine and optionally squeeze and drop in the lime