Gosling's Old Family Reserve Rum

Once reserved for the Gosling family, Old Family Reserve is Bermuda’s prestige sipping rum—an extra-mature blend of pot and column still rums, slow-aged in ex-bourbon oak and bottled by hand in wax-dipped “champagne” bottles. Silky, complex and impeccably balanced, it brings old-world craft and modern luxury together—an impressive gift and a sublime after-dinner sipper.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Dark chocolate, leather and candied orange on the nose; a rich palate of marmalade, molasses and baking spice with hints of cedar and black pepper; long, oaky and elegant finish.

Key Details

• Distillery: Gosling’s
• Type: Dark Aged Rum
• Region: Bermuda
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 700ml
• Stills: Pot & Column Still
• Aging: Aged in oak barrels for rich complexity
• Other: Vegan-friendly
• Signature Serve: Neat or on the rock (single large cube)

Cocktail Pairings

Rum Old Fashioned (orange oils, aromatic bitters, demerara); Dark ’n’ Stormy Royale (elevates the classic with deeper spice); Lush Espresso Rumtini (espresso, coffee liqueur, silky cocoa finish); Stirred Manhattan-style with sweet vermouth and cacao bitters.

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1806, Gosling’s matured its reputation on Bermuda’s shores, blending fine Caribbean distillates and ageing them in island heat. Old Family Reserve began as a private, long-aged selection for the Gosling family before being shared with the world—showcasing refined cask integration and signature Bermudian polish.

Special Features

Hand-labelled and wax-dipped presentation in “champagne” bottles; small-batch blending; extended ex-bourbon cask ageing for depth and smoothness; authentic Bermudian provenance with timeless gifting appeal.

Recognition & Accolades

This rum has garnered global acclaim, recognised by critics and competitions alike:

• Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2005
• Gold: International Rum Festival (Premium Category), 2004
• Gold: The Rum Masters (The Spirits Business), 2013 – Super-Premium
• Gold: Bartenders Brand Awards, 2021
• Silver: World Rum Awards, 2018 – Pot & Column Still >11 Years
• Bronze: International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2014 & 2019
• Editorial: Caribbean Journal “#1 Aged Rum in the World,” 2012

Celebrated worldwide for its refinement, balance and craftsmanship.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A luxurious choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and discerning corporate thanks—sumptuous neat, graceful over ice and superb in spirit-forward classics.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.