In this episode, we talked to Mitch Wilson of Black Tot Rum about the brand’s origins in British Navy rum, moving beyond the blends of the past, their unique approach to rum blending, and much more! Topics discussed include:

How to define navy rum or navy style rum in the first place

Misconceptions and myths about navy rum

The making of Black Tot’s blends

The importance of transparency in rum blends

Black Tot’s unique “solera” blending component

What you might find right now in Black Tot’s aging warehouse

What’s coming next from Black Tot

Relevant Links:

Get the full breakdown of each blend at Black Tot’s website

“Setting the Record Straight on British Navy Rum History” from Cocktail Wonk

“The British Navy’s Rum Vatting System: An Inside Look” from Cocktail Wonk