This year has been ‘special’ for many reasons, but one that we have especially enjoyed marking here at The Whisky Exchange has been the 50th anniversary of Black Tot Day – it’s been 50 years…
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Black Tot 50th Anniversary – remembering naval rum
Posted on 26 November 2020 by Billy
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50 years of Black Tot Day, 24 hours of rum madness
Posted on 17 July 2020 by TWE Admin
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31 July is Black Tot Day, a special day for rum lovers. This year is even more special than usual – it’s fifty years since the first one. To celebrate, there’s some extra-special rum shenanigans…
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Posted on 26 July 2016 by Duncan
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With the Government revisiting our nuclear Trident program, should they also revisit the Royal Navy’s daily rum ration? I’ve never served in the military, and I think the last boat I was on was operated…
Continue reading »New Foursquare rum – just in time for Black Tot Day
Posted on 15 July 2016 by Billy
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In the rum world, July is an important month. Not only is it the beginning of summer – a time when even the rain-lashed shores of the UK can pretend that they have regular Caribbean-style sunshine –…
Continue reading »Black Tot Day – competition time
Posted on 31 July 2015 by Rocky
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At this time of year, there’s one spirit on our minds here at TWE – rum. With Independence Day of Jamaica next Thursday, it gives us a chance to highlight our comprehensive range, starting with…
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Posted on 31 July 2012 by Billy
July 31st is a bit of a strange day in the booze calendar. While it’s often seen as a sad day in principle, it’s increasingly being celebrated. For those not in the know: July 31st…
Continue reading »Black Tot Rum Tasting Notes
Posted on 2 August 2010 by Tim F
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Something a bit different today: I’m delighted to announce that our sister company Speciality Drinks Ltd has just launched their first proprietary rum brand – it’s called Black Tot, and it’s a bit special. Black…
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