Rum The Original Sailor Jerry Spiced 1 Liter

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum was developed after loads of historical research into maritime rums. 

The father of old-school tattooing, Norman 'Sailor Jerry' Collins, was an innovator and a true independent spirit whose work is still revered today.

A master craftsman, his artistry and integrity remain timeless, as does the rum that bears his signature. Our family company makes this rum the authentic way-spiced & smooth. Mix it with something, or just pour it over ice and let 'our work speak for itself'.

Our recipe is based on the tradition of sailors improving the flavour of their on-board rum rations. (The first nation to abolish issuing sailors daily rum was the U.S., which did so in 1862. New Zealand upheld the practice until 1990). Generally there were two ways to take the edge off rum. One was to age the liquid in wooden casks, which sailors rarely bothered with. The other way was to blend in spices. This is what most sailors did and it's what we do.

Sailor Jerry was an exacting craftsman. His tattoos were precise, bold and flawless. Even the riggings on his clipper ship tattoos were nautically accurate. We craft our rum to a similar standard, going out of our way to find the best Caribbean rums to make Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. The ones that make the cut are blended together to create the ideal base for our unmatched recipe of natural spices.

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.

Staying true to the old-school tradition of spicing high proof rum results in a uniquely bold, smooth and balanced liquid – perfect in your favourite cocktails

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum was developed after loads of historical research into maritime rums. The all-natural spices and flavours we chose give our rum a rich, smooth taste characterized by top notes of vanilla and cinnamon. More than anything else, it's our spicing that's responsible for the distinctive character, smoothness, and versatility of our rum.

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