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Royal Navy Imperial Rum Flagon 1 Gallon 1960s

Lot: 5077615

Royal Navy Imperial Rum Flagon 1 Gallon 1960s

Winning Bid: £2,100
(Reserve has been met) This lot currently has: 24 bids

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Region: 
Caribbean
Bottler: 
Royal Navy
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Bottle Size: 
1 Gallon
Distillery Status: 
Closed
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Base: 
Molasses
product Details

Royal Navy Imperial Rum Flagon 1 Gallon 1960s

A fantastic piece of distilling and naval history and part of a long and storied British naval tradition dating back to 1655, whereby sailors were afforded a daily ration (known as a tot) of rum.

On the 31st of July 1970 - henceforth known as Black Tot Day - the tradition was consigned to the history books and the ration suspended.

The wax seal on this flagon embossing date has worn away. 

Thankfully, small amounts of this fabled spirit have survived the decades since such as this one gallon stone flagon, giving you the chance to own a small part of this tradition that has shaped the way many rums are made and enjoyed to this day.

This lot has a 4 bottle shipping fee.

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Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit.