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Pusser‘s Rum Gunpowder Proof (Black Label)
One member calls it "extremely underrated," and that fits the vibe here: a dark, spicy navy-strength Demerara built on molasses, burnt sugar, licorice, coffee and dark chocolate. The 54.5% is mostly well-integrated but there's a real alcohol bite, and the young age shows as a sharp edge. Plenty of people sip it, plenty keep it for a Cuba Libre or Painkiller.
The community says- Dark spice and cocoa
- Well-integrated strength
- Alcohol bite
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How does Pusser‘s Rum Gunpowder Proof (Black Label) taste?
Aggregated from 288 community reviews.
Dark, spicy navy-strength Demerara sipper Loved as a punchy, characterful Demerara at a friendly strength — spicy, dark and versatile. Some find it too hot, sharp or licorice-heavy neat; a splash of water or cola tames it.
Fans of dark, spicy Demerara and navy-strength rums
Anyone wanting soft, low-proof sipping or avoiding licorice
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How is Pusser‘s Rum Gunpowder Proof (Black Label) rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.4 sits in the “Good” band. 65% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 6% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
77% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 288 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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Review by TheJackDrop
Most helpful positive review
REEDIT: once apprehended, this little Navy on licorice and heavy flavors is quite pleasant. EDIT: I finally got the hang of it during this new tasting! Frankly disconcerting in pure English style, and quite nice. Gotta love the character. Nose: Molasses, brown sugar, caramel, nutmeg, coffee? On the palate: Coffee, coarse spices. Finish: slightly spicy, fairly short.
Review by Stefan Persson
Most helpful mixed review
It’s possible to find the Gunpowder Proof in three different blends. The oldest one consists of rum from Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados. After that it came with a blend of Guyana and Trinidad rum. The latest one just consists of different rum from Guyana. The one I review here is the latest one. I think it’s quite complex with a good balance between sweetness and dryness.
Review by benoit burger
Nice nose of wood and spice with notes of chocolate and vanilla, in the mouth we find the nose well integrated 54.5 degrees, short length pity. Good value for money.
Review by Jack M
Really enjoyable and great value, though I have a slight preference for the Black Tot at this price point for a navy rum.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5027 03.01.2025 Sampling a bit at home after a few days of work. Nose Medium intense, wood, light coffee, light vanilla, light earthy, cherry, faint honey. Palate Medium intense, wood, light roasted, light coffee, fruits, berries, cinnamon, light tobacco, maple, light prune. Finish Medium to long, wood, light roasted, oily, light spicy, light tobacco, light cherry. Needs to rest for a short while to really open up. The empty glass has light chocolate, caramel and raisin.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
That's what I call rum, cool stuff. Will times order me a bottle😃
Review by Lukas Jäger
With this rum must be mentioned first of all the PLV: for its price it is unbeatable and can not disappoint at first actually.The nose comes very spicy, dark and woody hence; together with its name I feel a bit transferred to the deck of a pirate ship. Together with a very sweet note (molasses?) Very inviting, I think. Also very spicy on the palate, though also alcoholic and less complex and inviting than the nose. For the price, nevertheless, top and also for various recipes a good choice, liquid as solid!
Review by Gregor
Nicer stuff
Review by Montana
A strong dark smell, dark chocolate, fruity, coffee, a little alcoholic, very pleasant.Also in the taste is dark chocolate, spicy, slightly woody.A very pleasant rum.
Review by Christian Rudt
Interessant ai einen Rum nach ein paar Jahren nochmals pur zu verkosten. Sehr würzige Nase wo mir heute vor allem die Noten von Kaffee sehr gefallen. Am Gaumen dann weniger intensiv und mir inzwischen etwas zu süß.
Review by Samuel Andersen
This rum has a very comfortable and approachable flavour, even more so, i find, than Pusser's blue label. I find myself returning to gunpowder proof fairly often almost as a palette cleanser in between different styles of rum. I find this rum to be very versatile and for quite a while it has been my go-to for experimenting with more rum-forward cocktails. Gunpowder proof is one of the more "homey" rums that I feel would make for a good rum to step off with for someone close to the beginning of their rum journey. I also find that gunpowder proof has qualities that would make it a fitting choice for a whiskey drinker.
Review by DomM
Sweetness feels more well balanced in this higher proof ABV bottling.
Review by Marcus Ekornes
Extremely underrated rum in my opinion
Review by Vincent D
Not unpleasant. The high degree gives it a little more interest than the reduced version, but it's still very sugar- and caramel-oriented. Very present alcohol, coffee, licorice. Woody. Slightly astringent finish.
Review by Nick Gerrard
So distinctive, with a properly robust flavour profile and depth of character it's simply iconic.
Review by Rumpalumpa
I love Guyana rum, with its typical notes present here. The nose is lovely. Fruity and spicy. on the palate you notice that its rather young as its a little sharp indeed, but still a little woody. Finish is long with molasses forward and also chocolate
Review by Philipp F.
Strong, but overall very round taste. Raisin and prunes meet caramel, molasses and a light, not too dominant barrel note. I find the finish spicy, but very pleasant, reminiscent of nutmeg. A great, well-balanced rum for the price. I like to drink it neat, but it also works very well as a mixer with its 54.5% vol.
Review by Tim
Viele Ähnlichkeiten zu REV oder manchen Diamonds. Malz, Röstaromen, Lakritz, brauner Zucker, Holz, etwas Trockenfrucht. Im Mund ebenso, allerdings bemerkt man hier das junge Alter, denn eine alkoholische Schärfe ist zu spüren. In Anbetracht des Preises kann man darüber aber hinwegsehen! Solider Rum!
Review by Hogo Hobo
Fairly light nose, aroma of new sneakers and other plastics with a hint of wood, and coffee after it opens. Palette: strawberries! Undeniably strawberries, with a hint of nut brittle, and some sharper notes. Very nice. Relatively thin viscosity. Very short finish, strawberry bubble gum after it’s been chewed too long. Fun and uncomplicated. No regrets at the price.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 8.9/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →Considering this rum hasn't been aged too long (they reckon around 3 years) it more than justifies the £30 price tag. To me this is heads and shoulders above the other Navy Rum's I have tried. It won't be to everyones taste but it certainly was to mine. The bottle...
Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Great Demerara flavors that are very complex. Yes it is young and you can tell, but I don't mind it for its intended use. Very good PLV.
Details about Pusser‘s Rum Gunpowder Proof (Black Label)
A Navy Rum from Virgin Islands, bottled by Pusser‘s Rum, at 54,5%.
Community purchases
403 bottles logged by 346 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
43% opened, 79 emptied and repurchased.
What does Pusser‘s Rum Gunpowder Proof (Black Label) cost?
Community paid 21–42 €.
Current best price: 21.26 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+10 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
403 purchased · 310 tasted · 187 wishlist · as of
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