Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum

Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy RumSailor Jerry's 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

Bolla Valpolicella offers berry

The finish is rich and lingering

the medium to full bodied palate exudes plum and berry flavours supported within a soft tannin structure

with bright acid and a hint of oak

the Wairau Valley has warmer summer months

Medium bodied with a clean and crisp acidity and persistent finish

The nose exudes black cherries

and a little pine resin

making the repo a potential sipping candidate--though margaritas are likely its highest calling

El Gobernador

displaying intense violet aromas over a core of red fruits with notes of cherries and raspberries

created to accompany spring or summer evenings and more