{"product_id":"pussers-navy-rum-british-navy-15-yr","title":"Pusser's Navy Rum British Navy 15 Yr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePusser's British Navy Rum 15 Year. Pusser's Rum Ltd., Guyana \u0026amp; Trinidad — the oldest expression in the Pusser's lineup, a rich chestnut mahogany-colored rum carrying 15 years of aging with a burst of classic Demerara on the nose alongside marmalade, marzipan, cinnamon, and tobacco, full and rounded on the palate with syrupy spice, fruit, leather, dried sultanas, and soft oak — the authentic taste of Royal Navy rum at its most refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePusser's is the original Royal Navy rum — the direct continuation of the Admiralty blend that was issued to sailors of the British Royal Navy for 330 years from approximately 1675 until \"Black Tot Day\" on July 31, 1970, when the daily rum ration was abolished. The Admiralty's blend combined rums from multiple British Caribbean possessions — primarily heavy pot still Demerara rum from Guyana and lighter column still rum from Trinidad — in a specific proportion that delivered the characteristic Pusser's flavor. In 1979, founder Charles Tobias received permission to produce the original Admiralty blend commercially under the name Pusser's (a sailor's slang for the \"Purser,\" the ship's officer who distributed the rum ration).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 15 Year represents the ultimate expression of that heritage: the same Admiralty blend DNA, aged 15 years. The Guyanese Demerara component brings the classic heavy pot still funk — marmalade, dried fruit, tobacco, leather — while the Trinidad column still rum provides balance and refinement. Fifteen years in the Caribbean tropical climate creates a rum of genuine depth and complexity that honors the 330 years of Royal Navy rum tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich chestnut mahogany with crystal clear clarity. A burst of classic Demerara — marmalade, marzipan, cinnamon, and tobacco. Full and very rounded.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrupy spice and fruit, leather, dried sultanas, and soft oak. The Guyanese Demerara character dominates with weight and depth. Full-bodied and satisfying.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and rich with the lingering tobacco and dried fruit of extended Demerara pot still aging. One of the most historically authentic sipping rums available.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pusser's Rum Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guyana (Demerara pot still) + Trinidad (column still)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years; the oldest Pusser's expression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Royal Navy Admiralty blend, issued to sailors for 330 years until 1970\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Pusser's 15 Year taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Demerara burst on the nose with marmalade, marzipan, cinnamon, and tobacco. Full and rounded on the palate with syrupy spice, fruit, leather, dried sultanas, and soft oak. Long, rich finish with tobacco and dried fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the history of Pusser's rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e The British Royal Navy issued a daily rum ration for 330 years from 1675 to July 31, 1970 (\"Black Tot Day\"). The Admiralty's blend combined Guyanese Demerara and Trinidadian rum in a specific proportion. In 1979, Charles Tobias received permission to produce that original Admiralty blend commercially as Pusser's — \"Pusser\" being sailor's slang for the Purser who distributed the ration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Demerara rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum produced at distilleries along Guyana's Demerara River, historically using rare wooden and coffey column stills and pot stills that produce a distinctively heavy, funky spirit with characteristic marmalade, dried fruit, tobacco, and molasses notes. Demerara rum is one of the most distinctive and sought-after rum styles in the world; Pusser's draws on this tradition for its characteristic depth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Pusser's 15 Year worth collecting?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — as the most aged expression of the original Royal Navy Admiralty blend, it represents 330 years of rum heritage at its finest and most refined. The combination of 15-year tropical aging and the Demerara-dominant Admiralty recipe produces a rum that is genuinely historically significant.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Pusser's 15 Year taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Classic Demerara burst on the nose with marmalade, marzipan, cinnamon, and tobacco. 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