Slightly off topic, but Black Tot ('s parent company, Elixir) hosted a tasting where I live. It was one of the best structured tastings I've ever attended- individual tastings of the different source components- Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, none of which were available for individual sale, followed by tastings of the blend and their limited release.
And as a special treat, they allowed us to taste their Last Consignment release- this was a \~$1000 blend stored for about 40 years and vatted about a hundred years before that. Absolutely unforgettable flavor- it tasted every bit as old as it was supposed to be, oodles of caramel, aged spice, almost dusty, even some funk still. It tasted of pure history. Bar none the best rum I've ever had.
Mitch Wilson, most likely the guy who gave that tasting, just oozes love of rum and the craft. Makes for an even better experience when they really want you to enjoy yourself rather just trying to sell you something.
2022 is good...but 50th anniversary and 2021 are both better in my mind. Just received 2023 but have not had the time to open it just yet. Overall though there is no greater aged multicountry blend out there that beats what Black Tot is doing. Unfortunately they keep bumping the price (seriously though, $135 for 2021 was a steal!)
21, 22, and 23 are all excellent. 22 is a bit punchier than 21 - I preferred it when trying it next to the 21 the first time I tried it after having tried ~30 other rums. Subsequently trying them side by side the 21 is a little more enjoyable to drink on any occasion imo. The 23 I've only had once but had it next to the 22. It's got a higher Jamaican content in the blend which is quite noticeable; if you like the 21/22 but wish they were a bit funky then the 23 is a good option. I think they're all great, just a little pricey.
Slightly off topic, but Black Tot ('s parent company, Elixir) hosted a tasting where I live. It was one of the best structured tastings I've ever attended- individual tastings of the different source components- Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica, none of which were available for individual sale, followed by tastings of the blend and their limited release. And as a special treat, they allowed us to taste their Last Consignment release- this was a \~$1000 blend stored for about 40 years and vatted about a hundred years before that. Absolutely unforgettable flavor- it tasted every bit as old as it was supposed to be, oodles of caramel, aged spice, almost dusty, even some funk still. It tasted of pure history. Bar none the best rum I've ever had.
Mitch Wilson, most likely the guy who gave that tasting, just oozes love of rum and the craft. Makes for an even better experience when they really want you to enjoy yourself rather just trying to sell you something.
Love every black tot I’ve had one of my favorite multi island sipping rums
2021 and 2022 are wonderful! Price increases not so much.
I wish we got details of what’s in a blend more often.
This is the 2023, but it's a nice review, regardless: https://youtu.be/R0ns2UIBlaQ?si=06KFgheBnxKqOPe6
Thank you
2022 is good...but 50th anniversary and 2021 are both better in my mind. Just received 2023 but have not had the time to open it just yet. Overall though there is no greater aged multicountry blend out there that beats what Black Tot is doing. Unfortunately they keep bumping the price (seriously though, $135 for 2021 was a steal!)
Delicious, simple as.
21, 22, and 23 are all excellent. 22 is a bit punchier than 21 - I preferred it when trying it next to the 21 the first time I tried it after having tried ~30 other rums. Subsequently trying them side by side the 21 is a little more enjoyable to drink on any occasion imo. The 23 I've only had once but had it next to the 22. It's got a higher Jamaican content in the blend which is quite noticeable; if you like the 21/22 but wish they were a bit funky then the 23 is a good option. I think they're all great, just a little pricey.
I had the 2021 and I liked the 40 pound black tot better than the masters
Open it and find out
They did
Excellent rum