Rum of the day 19

When US troops arrived in South Pacific during World War II, they brought with them CARGO – Spam, Coca Cola, Lucky Strike cigarettes, Jeeps, chewing gum, etc… often airdropped ahead of the troops. Bewildered by the unimaginable riches falling from the sky, many islanders believed they were gifts from the Gods.
After the war, when the CARGO stopped arriving, some islanders believed the Gods would once again deliver the limitless bounty.
They formed ‘Cargo Cults’ and prayed to the heavens for a return to abundance. On some remote islands they continue to look to the skies and patiently wait…
This was the story that inspired us to create CARGO CULT Rum.
Sourcing rum from two remote South Pacific distilleries, our rum is tropical aged in ex-bourbon barrels in the islands and then finished in fresh barrels in Australia.
Our recently released Navy Strength rum is 100% pot still, tropical island aged in ex-bourbon for 3 years and finished in fresh barrels in Australia. Nothing is added to this rum. It is at Navy Strength or 54.5% ABV.

Tasting Notes:
NOSE: Complex aromas of cacao, butterscotch, tobacco, raisons and toffee.
TASTE: Rich, big bodied and complex. Dark chocolate, raisons, butterscotch and caramel open up with perfectly balanced sweetness and robust flavour. Smooth and velvety in taste and finish.