The Wood's Old Navy Rum by William Grant & Sons is a traditional British naval-style rum, first produced in 1887 and still proudly bottled at a robust 57% ABV. This overproof rum hails from the renowned Diamond Distillery in Guyana, South America, and is crafted from Demerara molasses. It is aged for up to three years in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and smooth flavor profile with pronounced notes of demerara and toffee.
In 2016, this iconic rum underwent a redesign, emphasizing its pot-still Navy rum heritage, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a high-proof dark rum. With an impressive alcohol volume of 57%, it stands as one of the highest percentage dark rums available on the market, offering exceptional value for its price.
Wood's Old Navy Rum is a blend of three distinct rums, each distilled and aged at the Diamond Distillery before being transported to the UK for bottling. This rum's versatility is evident, as it is smooth enough to be enjoyed neat while also serving as a potent choice for cocktails.
Overall, Wood's Old Navy Rum is a versatile and flavorful rum that caters to those who appreciate a high-proof, traditional navy-style rum. Its rich and smooth flavor profile, coupled with its high alcohol volume, makes it an excellent option for both sipping and mixing in cocktails.
Wood's Old Navy Rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 57%, making it one of the highest percentage dark rums available on the market.
This rum is distilled and aged at the Diamond Distillery in Guyana, South America, before being shipped to the UK for bottling.
Wood's Old Navy Rum is aged for up to three years in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and smooth flavor profile.
Yes, this rum is smooth enough to be enjoyed neat, but it also makes for an excellent choice in cocktails.
The rum features a rich and smooth flavor profile with notes of demerara, toffee, roasted grains, fruit, and spices.
The nose of Wood's Old Navy Rum is described as sharp with prominent notes of toffee and coffee, accompanied by hints of raisins, cinnamon, and brandy. The palate mirrors the sharpness of the nose, with toffee evolving into thicker treacle and maintaining the presence of coffee. The taste is predominantly sweet with some astringency. The finish is short, featuring spicy, peppery notes and molasses. Overall, the rum has a polarizing reception, with some reviewers finding it overpowering while others enjoy its strong wood tones and potent kick. It's noted to be a strong drink, ideal for mixing in cola or as a warming winter beverage.
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