Black Tot Historic Solera - 70cl
Black Tot Historic Solera is a celebrated blended rum continuing the legacy of the original British Royal Navy daily rum ration ('the tot'), discontinued on 31 July 1970 ('Black Tot Day'). This expression uses a perpetual solera system seeded with the original Royal Navy rum stocks — a heritage that no other producer can replicate. The solera method ensures continuity of character across releases while allowing the blend to evolve.
Produced by Elixir Distillers — a celebrated independent bottler and rum specialist that acquired the remaining original Royal Navy rum stocks. The Historic Solera serves as the highest-tier expression in the Black Tot range, offering a direct taste of British naval rum heritage.
From Elixir Distillers — a celebrated independent bottler and rum specialist.
A definitive heritage Royal Navy rum — perfect for rum historians, connoisseurs, premium gifting, or contemplative tasting. Serve neat in a tulip glass at room temperature.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and complex — concentrated molasses, gentle dried fruit, refined oak, soft warm spice, light maritime notes, with the distinctive Black Tot Historic Solera signature continuing British Royal Navy rum heritage.
PALATE
Layered and rich — concentrated molasses, dried fruit, refined oak, gentle warm spice, soft maritime character, with the precise solera-system Royal Navy blend.
FINISH
Long and warming — sustained molasses, dried fruit, refined oak, and a polished heritage Royal Navy rum fade.
ABV: 54.5% ABV