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458C998A-3427-4DC6-BAB0-D89EA40CA8ADBermudas
Goslings 151 Proof Black Rum bottle
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Aromas
75,5%

Goslings 151 Proof Black Rum

Opinions land somewhere in the middle here: most agree it's a genuinely usable 151, a few even sip it neat since the alcohol is surprisingly well integrated for 75.5%. Expect molasses front and center, brown sugar, dried fruit, oak and cinnamon. Several tasters call it the backbone of a Zombie or Dark 'n' Stormy. Others still find it thin and hot compared to the Lemon Hart 151 they'd reach for first.

The community says
  • Well-integrated alcohol
  • Great in cocktails
  • Keep in mind: Very high proof

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incl. VAT 70cl · 45.03 €/l
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How does Goslings 151 Proof Black Rum taste?

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Molasses-heavy 151 for Zombies and dark rum cocktails Most see it as a capable cocktail overproof — molasses-heavy, sweet, with better-than-expected balance. A handful sip it neat; others rate rivals like Lemon Hart 151 higher.

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The top aromas from 41 community tastings — visualized by AI
Perfect for

People building Zombies, Dark 'n' Stormys and other overproof cocktails

Less suitable for

Anyone wanting a gentle sipper or sensitive to very high ABV

Experience level · Expert (4/5)

Style & occasion: Mature & oakyCocktails & mixingSipping neat

Full aroma profile Aroma families · nose & palate · top aromas
Flavor profile
Sweet & dessert
Wood
Dried fruit
Roasted & dark
Fruit
Funk & ester
Vegetal & floral

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Is it right for you?

Yes, if you're after bold, mature, oaky rums for cocktails.

What does the community say?

7.0/10 Good

41 community reviews

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Review by Domi0476

Most helpful positive review

Apr 20251 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

This rum is amazing and at the same time my first overproof. Immediately warming on the tongue, it has a pronounced mildness for this alcohol content, which I did not expect. Notes of coffee, caramel and dark chocolate paired with a long finish. When tasting, be sure to try it at the end.

Review by Decky Hicks Doughty

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Decky Hicks Doughty
Decky Hicks Doughty
Apr 2024196 reviewsUnited Kingdom
5.6/10

Quite a sharp nose, as you'd expect. Very molasses forward, with oak, cinnamon and raisin following. With this high ABV it can almost feel as if it is evaporating on the tounge before any liquid enters the throat. Its sweet. Raisin, licorice the molasses from the nose are all present and a lot easier to detect with water. Finish is short with lots of brown sugar and oak. For me, there are better overproofs on the market. Though, this is one of the strongest out there if that's your thing. Would work well in a Zombie with its dark, licorice notes.

Review by crazyforgoodbooze

crazyforgoodbooze
Nov 20242,663 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

Really good overproof! Alcohol surprisingly well integrated! Can actually be drunk better neat than expected 🤣 saved my evening after a missed flight in Vienna. Awesome for lighting zombie cocktails and more.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Sep 20267,276 reviewsDenmark
7.8/10

#7261 08.09.2026 Relaxing with a few samples celebrating my new personal best on a speed hike. Listening to some nice tracks on Spotify by Kraken89, R2Spawn, Inner Lux, Luktum and Avalon. Surprisingly good rum especially when looking at the price tag at release. Medium intense rum with fruits, chocolate, molasses, spice, smoke, roasted wood, caramel and a warm palate.

Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰

Steffmaus🇩🇰
Feb 2024179 reviewsGermany
7.9/10

Very interesting to taste neat, despite a high ABV%. An airing of the rum would be recommended, and it is great in cocktails. Nose of molasses and I got notes of vanilla, licorice and caramel (after airing for about 20 minutes)

Review by Torsten vom Endt

Torsten vom Endt
Apr 202567 reviewsGermany
7.0/10

Very strong rum, not my cup of tea. It is noticeable in the throat if you try this rum straight. However, it is ideally suited as an alcoholic base for a Cuba Llbre. The high woody alcohol content is noticeable on the nose.

Review by Nils123

Nils123
Nils123
Apr 2024156 reviewsGermany
7.9/10

Quite enjoyable on its own! The alcohol is well integrated.

Review by Godspeed

Godspeed
Godspeed
Jul 2022197 reviews
7.2/10

151's always come with caveats. They are meant to be pinch hitters, usually in cocktails. This one is really not bad as far as these things go. The undisputed king is Lemon Hart 151, no other rum even comes close at that strength. For me personally I quite liked the 151 Pusser's expression as well, it is my second favorite. This Gosling's 151 comes in a close third. It is a good expression but there are better ones out there. If you've had a particularly bad day I recommend putting this in your dark n' stormy but if you have accesss to Lemon Hart 151, use that instead.

Review by Mateusz

Mateusz
Jun 2023113 reviewsPoland
7.3/10

Really good and interesting. The alcohol very well integrated and fabulous examples of a very high proof rum that can be sipped neat. Sweet contrasted with nice bitter and woody flavour makes for a balanced rum. I am curious how it would work in a cocktail now!

Review by Tom 1968

Tom 1968
Tom 1968
Apr 202641 reviewsGermany
6.5/10

Ein Overproof Blend mit 75,5% aus den Bermudas. Da er sich noch Rum nennen darf sind die 20 Gramm Zucker pro Liter sicherlich auch da. Dies ist kein Rum zum pur genießen, es sei denn man steht auf brennende Lippen :-), sondern man mischt ihn mit einem Ginger Beer (siehe Foto). Da ich Ginger Beer mehr als skeptisch gegenüber stehe, lasse ich diesen Nachweis offen. Fazit: Da ich Rum am liebsten pur genieße (außer im Mixer mit gefrorenen Erbeeren, Zucker und ein wenig Muskat) werde ich keine weitere Flasche kaufen. Ich werde sie sehr langsam in sehr kleinen Schlücken austrinken, weil so schlecht ist er gar nicht.

Review by Richard Krupa

Richard Krupa
Richard Krupa
Aug 2023883 reviewsCzech
5.5/10

I would guess definitely lower voltaz, at 75% it is a fairly smooth rum, but not distinctive aromas and flavors

Review by The Rumanticist

The Rumanticist
The Rumanticist
Feb 20248 reviewsUSA
7.2/10

Surprisingly sweet and smooth for a 151 and molasses flavor is dominant. Dried fruit, alcohol, and molasses aromas enchant the nose as if to distract from the high proof disclaimed on the label like a siren’s song. The color is treacle like a watery abyss trapped in a bottle wherein the most terrible sea monsters lie undisturbed. Molasses, dried fruit, and brown sugar notes coat the tongue and brace it for a comparatively mild impact of alcohol that evaporates into a medium finish of spices, something fire-roasted, and finally molasses.

Review by Kieron Wood

Kieron Wood
Kieron Wood
Oct 2024468 reviews
6.9/10

Tasted 03-07-2016 I have had to update he tasting notes on this as stupidly tried neat and expected depth of rum. As of 2021 this is a fantastic zombie rum that's deep in chocolate and delicious

Review by Solidfunk

Solidfunk
Jul 2025474 reviewsUSA
6.0/10

Decent dose of cognac here and comes around nice. I get potpourri, tanned leather and booze. Dark clear copper pour. Spicy booze tinge sticks with you, not much sweetness here.

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Community shelf

84 bottles logged by 81 collectors.

Both drunk and collected.

34% opened, 11 emptied.

55 sealed 18 open 11 emptied

What does Goslings 151 Proof Black Rum cost?

Community paid 24–32 €.

Current best price: 31.52 € – within the typical community range.

Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 30 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›

+5 additions in the last 3 months.

Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.

84 purchased · 40 tasted · 22 wishlist · as of

Details about Goslings 151 Proof Black Rum

A Pot & Column Still Rum from Bermudas, at 75,5%.

CountryBermudas
CategoryPot & Column Still Rum
Raw materialMolasses
ABV75,5%
Sugar0 g/L

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