The story behind Gosling's
James Gosling left England in December 1806 aboard the ship Mercury, bound for America. The charter ran out and the ship put in at St. George's, Bermuda, where he opened a shop. That shop is Bermuda's oldest business house, and the family has been at it for more than two centuries.
Gosling's is a blender and bottler, not a field to glass distiller. The company buys molasses based rum distillates from Caribbean islands, marries pot still spirit for body with column still spirit for clarity, and ages the blend 3 to 6 years in once used charred American oak bourbon barrels. The barrels get re-charred, and molasses and caramel go in on the island for consistent color and texture.
Explore the Gosling's range
Six bottles cover the Gosling's shelf here, from the flagship Black Seal to a ginger beer that makes the Dark 'n Stormy legal.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosling's Black Seal Rum 750mL | Dark rum, aged 3 to 6 years | 80 | Molasses, butterscotch, baking spice; the Dark 'n Stormy base |
| Gosling's Black Seal Rum 1L | Dark rum, aged 3 to 6 years | 80 | Same blend, larger bottle for the home bar |
| Gosling's Black Seal Rum 1.75L | Dark rum, aged 3 to 6 years | 80 | Party format; heavy molasses and dark fruit |
| Gosling's Gold 750mL | Gold rum | 80 | Lighter oak and vanilla; mixes clean in rum swizzles |
| Gosling's Gold 1L | Gold rum | 80 | Same gold blend, one liter for punches |
| Gosling's Ginger Beer 250mL | Ginger beer, non alcoholic | 0 | Fiery ginger; required partner for Black Seal |
Which Gosling's is right for you?
The flagship Black Seal 750mL runs $22.99, and the liter is $26.99, so the bigger bottle costs you four dollars more for a third more rum. The 1.75L at $36.99 is the one to grab before a party. Gold is $21.99 for 750mL and $26.99 for the liter. Ginger beer is $5.99 a bottle, and you want it, because the Dark 'n Stormy only counts with Gosling's ginger beer. Buy Gosling's rum online and we will have it ready.
The trademarked cocktail needs this bottle and Gosling's ginger beer, nothing else.
Rum swizzles and stormies for a crowd, at the lowest cost per ounce.
Vanilla and soft oak that lets citrus and ginger lead the glass.