Gosling Brothers facts for kids
Gosling Brothers headquarters building in Hamilton, Bermuda
|
|
| Private | |
| Industry | Distilled beverages, imports, exports, retail |
| Founded | St. George's, Bermuda (December 1806) |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Bermuda |
|
Key people
|
The Gosling Family |
| Products | Rum, Ginger beer |
| Parent | Castle Brands (Pernod Ricard) |
Gosling Brothers Limited is a famous company from Bermuda. They are best known for making and selling their special rum. They also bring in and sell other drinks on the island. You can find their stores there too!
Contents
The Story of Gosling Brothers
How It All Started in Bermuda
The Gosling Brothers company began in 1806. A man named James Gosling left England with goods worth £10,000. He was planning to sail to America. But his ship's journey took too long. After 91 days, the ship's agreement ran out. So, they stopped at the closest port, which was Bermuda.
Instead of continuing to America, James Gosling decided to stay. He opened his business on the island later that same year.
A Famous Store on Front Street
In 1824, the company found a special place. They rented their well-known store on Front Street. This store became a famous spot in Bermuda.
Creating Black Seal Rum
The Gosling family started making their own special rum mixes in 1860. After three years, they created a dark, rich rum. They called it Old Rum.
At first, this rum was only sold in big barrels. People had to bring their own bottles to fill them up. Later, the company started putting the rum into bottles. They used Champagne bottles because those were easy to find. These bottles were often saved from British army officers' parties. The bottles were sealed with black sealing wax.
Soon, people started asking for the 'black seal' rum. This is how the famous Black Seal Rum got its name!
The Dark 'N Stormy Drink
Gosling Brothers also owns the special name for a popular drink. It's called the Dark 'N' Stormy. This drink is made with their Black Seal Rum and ginger beer.
Gosling Brothers Products
Black Seal Rum
- Black Seal Rum is Gosling's most famous rum. It is an 80-proof Bermuda black rum. "Proof" tells you how much alcohol is in a drink. This rum is the main ingredient in the special Dark 'N' Stormy drink. Gosling's also makes stronger versions of this rum, like 140-proof and 151-proof.
Other Special Rums
- Gold Rum is a lighter-colored rum from Gosling's. It has a milder taste than Black Seal Rum.
- Old Rum is also called "Gosling's Family Reserve." This is a Bermuda black rum made from the same mix as Black Seal rum. But it is aged for a longer time. It also comes in special packaging. This rum is made to be enjoyed on its own, without mixing.
Stormy Ginger Beer
- Stormy Ginger Beer is a special ginger beer made by Gosling's. It is inspired by local Bermuda drinks. It is meant to be the second main ingredient in a Dark 'N' Stormy drink.
See also
- List of rum producers
