Sailors in the Royal Navy were paid in rum around 1700. The rum was mixed with gunpowder and set alight to test whether it was watered down. If it caught fire, this was proof that the rum had the right strength. The alcohol content of spirits is still referred to as “proof” to this day.
Potent and strong with a mild, smooth, and full-bodied character. The Coruba Overproof. Ideal for cocktails where you really want to notice the rum. After distillation, this high-percentage rum gets its flavor from being matured in oak barrels for several years.