Gosling Brothers, Ltd.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distilled beverages, imports, exports, retail |
| Founded | St. George's, Bermuda (December 1806) |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Bermuda |
| Key people | The Gosling Family |
| Products | Rum, Ginger beer |
| Website | www.goslingsrum.com |
Gosling Brothers, Ltd. is a Bermuda company primarily concerned with manufacturing and distributing rum as well as importing and distributing spirits on the island as well as maintaining a retail presence.
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[edit] History
In early 1806,[1] James Gosling set out from England with £10,000 in merchandise bound for America. The ship's charter had expired on the ninety-first day of the voyage, so they set in at the nearest port, that being Bermuda. But instead of going on to America, Gosling set up shop on the island later that year.
In 1824, the company rented out their iconic store on Front Street which they have maintained for 127 years.
After changing to company's name to the current "Gosling Brothers", the company started formulating what would eventually become known as Black Seal Rum.
Gosling's Black Seal Rum is one of a few spirits to earn the Platinum Medal at the World’s Sprit s Championship. It ranked 96 there as well as earning a 96 from Wine Enthusiast.
Gosling Brothers holds the trademark for the Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail.[2]
[edit] Products
- Black Seal Rum — Gosling's flagship 80 proof Bermuda Black Rum. This is the rum that is mixed with Bermuda ginger beer to create the signature Dark 'N' Stormy drink. The company also bottles 140 proof and 151 proof renditions of this product.
- Gold Rum — Gosling's amber rum offering, with lighter color and flavor profile than Black Seal.
- Old Rum — Also called "Gosling's Family Reserve", this is a Bermuda black rum made of the same blend used for Black Seal rum. However, it is aged longer and specially packaged. This rum is designed to be enjoyed on its own.
- Stormy Ginger Beer — A ginger beer taking inspiration from the locally made brews and meant to be the second ingredient in a Dark 'N' Stormy.
