The Original Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, 70cl

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Pouring a bit into the glass, this is a beautifully clear spirit with a pale amber color. There’s a spicy and warm aroma coming off the rum, starting with some caramelized brown sugar notes, vanilla, and some baking spices. It isn’t super complex, but it is bold and well balanced. After serving in the US Navy for several years during World War II, Norman Collins eventually made his way to Honolulu. After one sip you'll see why Sailor Jerry is unique. Vanilla hits your nose first and after a couple of sniffs, and you'll notice dry buttery toffee and a touch of cinnamon. Taste-wise, rich vanilla tones with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, just about sums up the flavours. We're extremely proud of the finish - long and dry with a balance of subdued sweetness and a hint of toasted toffee.

Vanilla and cinnamon are prominent in the aroma and flavor of this rum, which is made using only natural ingredients. The spicing is primarily responsible for this brand’s distinct personality, creaminess, and variety.Michael Corcoran (October 31, 2014). "STEWED, SCREWED AND TATTOOED: The Selling of Sailor Jerry". ARTS+LABOR. {{ cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= ( help) The Spiced Spirit in the bottle is an inviting dark golden brown. This remains when poured in the glass. As expected with a spiced rum, it is very fragrant. The cork gives a satisfying pop and gives way to a vanilla explosion. The rum smells very sweet, caramel and brown sugar dark rich molasses tones. Its similar in some ways to a Navy Style rum or a lighter blended Caribbean rum.

Norman Keith Collins (January 14, 1911 – June 12, 1973), known popularly as Sailor Jerry, was a prominent American tattoo artist in Hawaii who was well known for his sailor tattoos. [1] Biography [ edit ] The Sailor Jerry Festival". sjfest.wix.com. 2015. Archived from the original on June 13, 2015 . Retrieved October 10, 2015. Follow the instructions on the fruit punch as per usual. Then pour in an ounce of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum followed by lots of ice cubes. Finally, garnish with fruit wheels in your favorite flavor for a delicious, chilled drink. Spice it up with a Ginger DaiquiriThe flavor will ultimately play a key role in selecting whether you or a friend will try rum since the price difference is barely noticeable. Kraken Born Norman Collins in 1911, Sailor Jerry spent his early years in Nevada. Having left home at a young age, he grew up hitchhiking and train hopping around America, before learning how to tattoo in Chicago in the late 1920s. Our higher proof spirit is historically accurate. In fact, the term “proof” comes from the method whereby sailors could assure their rum rations weren't being watered down. The ship's captain would ladle out a sample from the day's rum barrel in front of the men. He'd douse it with gunpowder, then give it a spark — if the rum was full strength, the powder ignited, giving sailors “proof” of the integrity of their rum. Sailor Jerry was married more than once and his widow Louise still resides in Hawaii, as do several of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. DeMello, Margo (2007). Encyclopedia of Body Adornment. ABC-CLIO. p.74. ISBN 978-0-313-33695-9 . Retrieved August 13, 2012.

As a sipping rum (on its own no ice) it is certainly not my idea of smooth. In the mouth it burns like a fairly young mixing rum. Rough around the edges and quite harsh. Unusually, it has a lot of oak and tobacco tones. It is initially very sweet on the tip of the tongue but it soon becomes very bitter. At 40% it is quite strong for a spiced rum and the finish is very hot with a lot of alcohol burn. When a cube of ice is added (okay I’ve added 3 and another good slug of the rum) it does certainly mellow out the bitterness, reduces the alcohol burn and bitter aftertaste considerably. Like this, the rum could be sipped. It wouldn’t be the most complex or rewarding of sipping experiences though. It’s pretty flat to be honest. There isn’t a great deal of flavour coming through this way. The undisputed father of the old-school tattoo, Norman 'Sailor Jerry' Collins build his rep tattooing in Hawaii's brawling Hotel Street district of Honolulu, where sailors and soldiers came to raise hell before heading off to war. He was a master craftsman of unflinching integrity and in his name, we make our rum. Blended with the finest rums from the Caribbean and our unmatched recipe of natural spices. Made the Old-School Way. 80 Proof. Bold & Smooth as Hell. Enjoy a 70cl bottle of Sailor Jerry Spiced - a true original that holds its own. Adding to his collection, his designs of ships, hula girls, roses, and eagles are now globally recognised and have influenced tattoo artists worldwide. Sailor Jerry Rum is difficult to drink straight because this alcohol is so strong that you will be inebriated in no time. Unlike other strong alcohols, however, the Sailor Jerry Rum ignites with a lot of flavors.

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On his return to Hawaii, Sailor Jerry opened a tattoo parlour in the Hotel St district of Honolulu. It was there that Sailor Jerry’s tattoo of a hula girl became a popular choice for soldiers visiting the island and wanting to get a souvenir of their time spent there. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum makes one damn-tasty drink, no matter how you like it. How about Sailor Jerry Mojito?

You will be able to smell spicy aromas of cinnamon and caramel with traces of citrus-like lime as the burn starts going down. In addition to being a superb sipping rum, Sailor Jerry Rum makes a fantastic mixer. None of Collins' family profit from his creations or the things that have come from them since. There is a legal disagreement as to his naming rights as initiated by Louise Collins. [13] [14] Personal life [ edit ]Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum uses all-natural spices and flavors that give our rum a rich, smooth taste characterized by top notes of vanilla and cinnamon. More than anything else, it's our spicing that makes the distinctive character, smoothness and versatility of our rum.