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Blackwell Rum

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Type
  
Rum

Introduced
  
2008

Country of origin
  
Jamaica

Colour
  
Dark

Blackwell Rum

Manufacturer
  
J. Wray and Nephew Ltd.

Alcohol by volume
  
40% (UK)40% (US & Export)

Blackwell Rum (marketed as Blackwell Black Gold Rum) is a Jamaican brand of rum.

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History of the company

The company was established by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and advertising executive and entrepreneur Richard Kirshenbaum in 2008. Blackwell's son, Chris Blackwell Jr, is also closely involved in the enterprise. The rum is distilled and blended by J.Wray and Nephew and distributed throughout the Caribbean and other markets, including North America and the UK.

Recipe and distillation process

The blend developed by Chris Blackwell and master blender Joy Spence is based on a traditional recipe from the days when Blackwell’s mother's family (the Lindo family) owned J. Wray & Nephew and Appleton Estate.

Blackwell Rum is produced from Jamaican sugar cane, water, and yeast to produce a blend between a traditional, ‘heavy’ pot and a lighter column still rum. Once distilled, it is aged in American oak barrels.

Awards and recognition

  • Finalist, with 92/100 – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012.
  • Gold Medal, with 94/100 – Beverage Testing Institute 2012.
  • International Spirits Challenge 2012 - Silver Medal for Design; Bronze Medal for Tasting.
  • Gold Medal – Global Rum Masters 2015.
  • Gold Medal Gold/Dark Rum – Festival Rum Bahamas.

    • Blackwell Rum featured in the 2012 American comedy series Anger Management.

    References

    Blackwell Rum Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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