Authentic Navy Rum

[MarkG]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/29/black_tot_rum/

Those of you with a taste for rum and 600 quid to spare might like to uncork a bottle of Black Tot "Last Consignment" British Royal Naval Rum, lovingly decanted from the official stocks held by the Senior Service since sailors' final rum ration in 1970.

On July 31 of that year, at precisely six bells in the forenoon watch, Jack tars were issued their ultimate hit of rum on what became known as "Black Tot Day". The remaining rum - likely imported from the West Indies in oak barrels by official supplier ED & F Man & Co - was poured into stone flagons and transferred to HM bonded warehouses, where it lay undisturbed, apart from tapping for the odd state occasion.

Six thousand bottles of Black Tot rum have now been released to landlubbers to mark the 40th anniversary of Black Tot Day. For your £599 you get a 70cl bottle* of 54.3 per cent strength rum in a custom wooden box, complete with 80-page history of naval rum by spirits author Dave Broom, a certificate of authenticity and, crucially, a half gill copper cup to dispense the correct ration.

[matty short thumb]

and in my humble opinion, the leave of your senses. i'll still with the kraken, thank you. no offense intended to you sir, but 600 qiud for 40 year old rum?? this is for rich folk with more money than common sense.

MST

[capn'rob]

Were I to have the brass in pocket, truly would I part with it. For the opportunity to optain that part of history t'would be worth it. For, truth be told, I don't partake in the juice of the barley, nor hops nor other strong spirits or hard cider. The Tot, a Naval Tradition for so long, brought a shock when it was stopped. True it was a Black Day. The chance to own bonded Royal Navy Rum, Purveyed for the Tot but stored until now, well that would be a prize worth the cost.

[adam cyphers]

aye ...to own a piece of history like that...nice...