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Pusser's Rum Original Admiralty (Blue Label)
What catches most people off guard is the nose: rich burnt sugar, coffee and dark chocolate that promises more than the palate always delivers. This Guyana blend is a full-bodied everyday rum — caramel, toffee, roasted spice and a touch of dried fruit — with a slightly alcoholic, thin body some notice at 40%. A navy classic many keep around mainly for mixing.
The community says- Rich coffee nose
- Great value
- But: Slightly hot
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How does Pusser's Rum Original Admiralty (Blue Label) taste?
Aggregated from 159 community reviews.
Coffee-caramel navy rum, great in cola Most tasters call it a rich, coffee-and-caramel everyday rum with a lovely nose. The common catch: the palate can feel thin, a bit hot, and less exciting than it smells.
Fans of dark, coffee-forward Guyana rum for everyday sipping and cola
Anyone wanting a complex, refined neat pour or coffee-haters
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What does the community say?
81% rate it between 6 and 8. 45 selected write-ups from 159 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jonas Kofod
Most helpful positive review
Pleasant and nice.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful critical review
solider Mix Rum!
Review by Stefan Persson
This rum saw the light of day when Pusser’s looked over its range some years ago. Before the “Blue Label” was available in a version with a 54,5% ABV. This stronger rum was then renamed “Gunpowder Proof” and the new “Blue Label” gained a strength of 40%, or 42% in some markets. Over time its been found in various blends. Initially with rum from Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados. Then with rum from Guyana and Trinidad and finally nowadays it just contain rum from Guyana. The one reviewed here is the latter. Overall it’s a quite rich and full-bodied everyday rum that is very good value for money.
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Very distinctive rum. I cannot say it is a good rum, but it is full of curious olfactory surprises. In my opinion it renders better in the nose than in the mouth. Many nuances on the nose, coffee and well-roasted caramel predominate on the palate with a faint woody note. Medium finish with coffee predominating. The banana that I felt lightly on the nose disappeared on the palate. Fun rum for an out-of-the-box tasting.
Review by Timo Groeger
A Dirchschnittsrum as it stands in the book. Has a spicy nose in which wood is also recognizable. On the palate, the barrel clearly dominates. You can also detect coffee, toffee, dark chocolate and spice. Solid.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5004 28.12.2024 Enjoying a few samples while home alone 😊 Nose Wood, faint smoke, fruits, raisin, light cherries, faint nutts, spice, light caramel. Palate Wood, light roasted, medium dry, light oily, light orange, light caramel, faint chocolate, spice, light cherries. Finish Medium long, wood, light roasted, dried fruit, spice, light dry, light caramel. The empty glass has light herbs and prunes. Tried it in a Coca Cola with a good shot of rum and it did pretty well.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Surprisingly how much rum is in here. Of course, quite simple and mainly for mixing, but it embodies in essence the aromas I primarily associate with rum: caramel, roasted spice, and some dark fruits.
Review by abaker-rum
This rum is on the sweet side throughout. It is a caramel and vanilla bomb from nose to finish. The taste and finish are both sweet. From experience this rum is great for rum cake, it makes a great syrup and rum icing.
Review by Gregor
This rum was one of the first I have ever drunk. Unfortunately, I have to say that my taste has changed in the meantime so that this no longer appeals to me as before. But he is still good and suitable for beginners who want to dare slowly away from sugar
Review by Tim
Seems like a young rum from Guyana, which is still too strong with a biting and pungent alcohol plume. Smells quite sharp at the beginning, has very briefly reminded of a spicy mustard or herbs :-D But typical notes are already recognizable, such as the unmistakable woody and toasty chocolate-caramel-fruit mix. In the mouth a bit thin and mild, if then a bit spicy and sweet, but definitely roasty and chocolaty. In the finish sweet, fruity and toasty.
Review by Skyfly
In Nase und Abgang wirklich Gut mit Vanille, Röstaromen, sowie Kaffeenoten. Komischerweise lässt die anfängliche Euphorie im Gaumen nach. Die geringe Süße macht ihn dennoch interessant. Alkohol gut eingebunden, aber schwach ausgeprägt
Review by Godspeed
Such a classic. Color: Classic deep golden hue Nose: Classic demerara goodness, slight burnt notes, pipe tobacco. Mouth: A far more balanced and even-keeled profile to many other demerara’s who often have more outspoken burnt tones. Spice, dried fruit (raisins especially) and the touch of burnt dark wood. Finish: Outstanding and longish finish with a very welcome uptick in flavor strength to finish off your sip. Pusser’s original admiralty rum with the 100% Guyanese content and bottled at 40% is one of those classic treats as a rum lover. It will remind and reinforce in you why you love rum so much. A staple in my rum collection. Excellent both as a sipping and cocktail rum. Recommended for any rum cabinet.
Review by primus
Ich denke hier handelt es sich um einen Klassiker. Einfach solide, kräftige Rumaromen. In der Nase fasslastig und alkoholisch, am Gaumen zum Holz dann noch Rosinen. Hat eine angenehme Schärfe, und wird auch im Abgang nicht zu flach.
Review by JFehr
Zu süß und Kaffee (ich mag keinen Kaffee)
Review by Torsten vom Endt
Not so great, I expected more. But with cola and limes, it works out👍
Review by Han
My mixrum for tiki drinks.Compared to the El Dorado 8; smell much more pronounced burnt cane sugar and less woody. Taste milder and sweeter; also less wood.
Review by kudzey
It delivers despite low proof. Easy going with rich aroma. Absolute winner of the price/quality ratio bit just a normal winner otherwise 😜. The taste lacks complexity and intensity.
Review by wrighty03
Very good, vanilla, not too sweet, incredibly well balanced.
Review by Matiss
A very pleasant rum for sipping and mixing!! Very affordable costs around 25 eur. In exchange you get a pleasing, fruity rum with a nice touch of vanilla, mild spice. Very little alcohol burn. If available, be sure to grab a bottle, it is a very nice rum.
Review by rum_sk
I had a full bottle back in the days, nowadays only sample to retaste but honestly I like the 👃 more than 👅. That was my opinion back then and it is now as well. Very heavy Guyana and one must be in the mood for it.
Review by Adam Rajchert
Zapach: Drewno, melasa, wanilia, cukier trzcinowy, Brownie, lekko metaliczny, suszony ananas, kawa, wiśnie, czekolada, zmywacz do paznokci, karmel, suszony kokos, Smak: Drewniany, kawa, czekolada gorzka, kakao, lekko kwaśny, metaliczny, pikantny
Review by StefanR
Kraftvoller und komplexer Rum mit Apfel-, Pflaumen-, Karamell- und Vanillenoten. Im Abgang kräftig würzig und ausgewogen. Er ist nicht zu süß und wartet mit fruchtigen und würzigen Aromen in Geruch und Geschmack.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
Überrascht über die Süße. Als Original Admiralty Rum hatte ich auf Fassstärke gehofft. Runder Geschmack. Durch die Süße durchaus auch für Anfänger ein lekker Tröpfchen! Werde ihn meinen Gästen gerne anbieten.
Review by Necron
Not my first time tasting this rum. It is a decent one that manages to blend well the spices with the strong alcohol taste it carries. Overall it is not a top tier rum but I still identify it as a pleasant experience.
Review by Mateusz
First time tried and very likeable. Sweet cut by nice bitterness of burnt sugar/caramel. Lovely stuff and good value!
Review by Schorgelorsch
Ist auf der sehr einfachen Seite des Genusses zu suchen. Die Nase hat schöne rostigen Kaffee- und Schokoladennoten. Der Geschmack hat angenehme Momente. Ansonsten ist er aber relativ flach und wird nicht im Gedächtnis bleiben. Für den Preis ist das aber schon okay und kein Vollausfall. Das hebt die Bewertung deutlich an
Review by Mark Leggett
I have the 42%. Aromas of oak, banana, caramel and a touch of fruit. Flavor of dried figs, hints of spice, barrel and banana. Good as a sipper and I know it's used in many cocktails.
Review by pavlix vipax
Zaujímavý, suchý, výborná cena 23, dobrý do micov určite, taká spalenost dubu a káva, také akoby trochu neprirodzene
Review by FL_RumRunner
I am not personally a fan of the heavy funkiness in any rum. Pussers has a lot of that funkiness which I think also surprised me as I generally expect the high level of funkiness from a Jamaican rum. The funkiness just overpowered everything else except for the sweet molasses nose that I got after some time. Not a bad rum, just not for me. If funkiness is your preference, this is a good option for a reasonable price.
Review by Montana
Quite a fruity smell, also spicy and woody as it goes on, some dark chocolate. Toffee, spicy, some dark chocolate, quite dry finish.
Review by Golden Hind
Spannend. Sehr gut, wir mögen ihn!
Review by JonasTh
Lekkere volle smaak
Review by Miňo
Rum,ktorý ma zaujal najskôr vo vôni, ktorá bola lepšia ako chuť. Po ochutnaní som cítil prázdny karamel,vanilku a drevo. Zaujímavý rum,no nie na každodenné pitie.
Review by MJ72
Pussers Einstieg, etwas Alkoholisch in der Nase, Apfel ,Holz und Frucht, im Mund moderate Süße mit Frucht, Vanille und leichtem Holz. Kurzer, angenehmer Abgang
Review by Niko
Good value for money for a Guyana suitable for gourmet cocktails 🙂🙂
Review by Leslie Haigh
Very good value rum can drink neat and mixed worth trying
Review by Jakob Deiner
Im Geruch eher getrocknete Früchte, am ehesten Pflaume, mit Kakao und Gewürzen, leicht funky. Im Geschmack dann überraschend mehr frische Früchte und Gewürze, die Kakao-Note verschwindet komplett, dafür minimal Holz und leichte, aber nicht unangenehme bittere Note, eher trockener Abgang. Spannend... Drinks: - Pur: 4/5 - Rum Cola: 3.5/4 - Rum Punch: 3.5/5
Review by Kieron Wood
A military institution . This is one rum that has many fond memories drinking. Nosing Caramel , sweet toffee Tasting Chocolate, caramel
Review by Anonymous
Great Carmel nose. Earthy when in a drink. Very grounded tasting.
Review by Claire Parker
Sweet toffee
Review by Abrahan Reyes
First time I tried it was one of my favorites, and usually have a bottle around to mix with lime juice. Then after some years they changed the formula and wasn't the same. It wasn't bad but not as good as I remembered.
Review by Thomas Burnett
Nostalgic gets slightly better than it actually is.
Review by Michal Jurka
This is actually better than the score suggests.
Review by Thomas Paine
Maple syrup, with a hint of umami.
Review by Holger
Aldehydes at the beginning. The sharpness in the mouth develops. Becomes increasingly spicy. Medium body, spicy and dry. But surprisingly not a delicacy, quite the opposite of the Pusser's 15y.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 8.4/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by Alkotip
Read full review →So, on first sip, Pusser's British Navy Admiralty Rum didn't really appeal to me. It smells lovely of coffee and dark chocolate, but the body is a bit alcoholic. Another sip will help, revealing a caramel-woody, lightly spiced flavor and a not-too-long tail. Considering the price, however, this is a decent rum that will certainly not offend. Rum suitable for casual sipping or mixed drinks. 68%
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →It can be a sipper but I just find it amazing when mixed liberally with cola. As I've said before not everyone will like Pussers Rum, but then again not all of us are blessed with exquisite taste. For those lucky enough get yourself a bottle of this wonderful winter...
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Auction results 14 € – 22 €
from 2 sales, latest 09/2026
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Details about Pusser's Rum Original Admiralty (Blue Label)
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Virgin Islands, at 40%.
Community purchases
221 bottles logged by 203 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
38% opened, 35 emptied and repurchased.
What does Pusser's Rum Original Admiralty (Blue Label) cost?
Community paid 19–29 €.
Current best price: 19.99 € – 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+ →
221 purchased · 172 tasted · 44 wishlist · as of
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