Velier Royal Navy Tiger Shark

Velier Royal Navy Tiger Shark is a navy strength blend from rum's most prestigious independent bottler, a fourteen year old vatting of pot still rum from multiple origins bottled at a full 57.18%. Navy style is a blend category rather than a single origin, traditionally dark, rich and high proof, and Velier brings its cask strength, naturally made approach to the format.

The blend reads as a study in English style depth. There is woody spice, dark dried fruit, tobacco, tea and a roasted, burnt sugar edge, lifted by esters and a subtle Jamaican funk that keeps it from sitting still. On the palate it is woody, spicy, intense and tobacco laced, drying out through a long finish. At this strength it is powerful but stays coherent rather than chaotic, a complex, slow sipping navy blend for seasoned drinkers who enjoy the heavier, savoury end of the style.