# Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, 70 cl, 40% ABV

Goslings Black Seal Rum is a Bermuda-made dark rum described with notes of butterscotch, vanilla and caramel. Its listed 40% ABV and cocktail focus make it a candidate for a Dark ’n Stormy or for serving over ice with a mixer.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Goslings
- Category: Grocery & Household > Drinks > Spirits & Liqueurs
- Price: 21.25 GBP
- Previous price: 25.00 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T10:06:25.876Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 1602

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## At a glance

- The listing describes a rich, spiced profile with stewed fruit and vanilla, alongside aromas of butterscotch and banana.
- The manufacturer says the rum combines products of pot stills and continuous stills.
- Suggested serves include a Dark ’n Stormy with ginger beer, ice and lime, or serving over ice with a mixer.

## Pros

- The listed 70 cl size and 40% ABV are clearly stated.
- The suggested serves cover both a named rum cocktail and simple mixer-based drinks.
- Customer feedback specifically highlights use in Dark and Stormy cocktails and describes the taste as not too sweet.

## Specifications

### Product details
- Brand: Goslings
- Type: Rum
- Bottle size: 70 cl
- Alcohol by volume: 40% ABV
- Place of production: Bermuda
### Listed tasting profile
- Taste: Rich, intricate flavour, well balanced with thick, sweet spices, stewed fruits, vanilla.
- Aroma: Fruitcake, herbal and spice, butterscotch, banana, vanilla.
- Colour: Dark copper mahogany.
- Finish: Spice, crisp, tingling.

## Before you buy

- The serving suggestion names Gosling Stormy Ginger Beer, but the rum is the product listed. Check separately if you need the mixer or other cocktail ingredients.

## A good fit for

- Buyers looking for a dark rum to mix into a Dark ’n Stormy or other cocktails.
- Drinkers interested in the listed butterscotch, vanilla, fruit and spice notes.
- Those who want a rum that customers also report enjoying neat or with ginger beer and ice.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the rum’s flavour, smooth texture, aroma and suitability for Dark and Stormy cocktails. Some customers also describe it as not too sweet and enjoy it neat or with ginger beer and ice. For buyers considering those serves, these reports complement the listing’s cocktail suggestions, but they remain customer impressions rather than a guarantee of taste.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the quality and taste positively, including a not-too-sweet impression.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights smoothness and fragrance.
- Positive themes: Customers mention Dark and Stormy cocktails and other ways to serve it, including neat or with ginger beer and ice.
- Positive themes: Some customers consider it good value for money.

## Frequently asked questions

### How large is the bottle and what is its ABV?
The listing gives a 70 cl bottle and 40% ABV.
### What flavour profile does the listing describe?
It describes sweet spices, stewed fruit and vanilla in the taste, with fruitcake, herbal and spice, butterscotch, banana and vanilla aromas.
### How does the manufacturer suggest serving it?
It suggests serving over ice with a mixer or using it in a Dark ’n Stormy with ginger beer, ice and lime.

## Offer details

- Alcohol is for adults aged 18 and over. The listing advises drinking responsibly.

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