Type Rum Introduced 2008 | Country of origin Jamaica Colour Dark | |
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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
In popular culture
Blackwell Rum featured in the 2012 American comedy series Anger Management.