William Grant & Sons Diamond Wood‘s Old Navy Rum

William Grant & Sons bottled this Wood's Old Navy Rum from Diamond-distilled Guyanese molasses, a traditional navy-strength dark rum in the old style. With no age statement and a full 57%, it aims for big, roasted flavour and value rather than refinement.

The profile is heavy and dark: molasses, caramel, wood and coffee on the nose, then molasses, coffee, wood and dark chocolate on the palate, finishing on molasses, wood, liquorice and oak. It is rougher and more bitter than older single-cask Demeraras, with the strength showing, but the roasted caramel and dark-fruit depth give it genuine old-school character. Most drinkers reach for it in cocktails, grogs and navy-style serves, though it stands up neat for those who like their rum dark and unpolished. A strong, characterful dark rum at a friendly price.