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Black Tot Day
Jul. 31st, 2012 06:55 pmToday is an important date in naval history...on the 31st July 1970 one of the longest unbroken traditions in the Royal Navy came to an end. After over three hundred years the last daily rum ration was issued to sailors ashore and afloat at six bells forenoon watch. The date is commemorated as Black Tot Day.
Probably just as well, because here's what happens if the mids have one too many... ;)
Come Youngster Another Glass of Grog Before You Go On Deck
Incidentally I've just discovered that London spirits dealers Speciality Drinks are selling what they claim is the last consignment of British Royal Naval Rum. According to their website, in December 1970 the navy's remaining stock of rum was taken from the victualing yards of Gossport, Deptford and Devonport and placed in HM bonded warehouses where it remained for 40 years. Speciality Drinks acquired the unopened flagons some years ago and have blended it into a bottled rum called Black Tot Last Consignment, which sells for a truly eye-watering £610 per bottle!!! *keels over* It's an interesting story and there's some fascinating detail about the last consignment on the Black Tot website.
Probably just as well, because here's what happens if the mids have one too many... ;)
Come Youngster Another Glass of Grog Before You Go On Deck
Incidentally I've just discovered that London spirits dealers Speciality Drinks are selling what they claim is the last consignment of British Royal Naval Rum. According to their website, in December 1970 the navy's remaining stock of rum was taken from the victualing yards of Gossport, Deptford and Devonport and placed in HM bonded warehouses where it remained for 40 years. Speciality Drinks acquired the unopened flagons some years ago and have blended it into a bottled rum called Black Tot Last Consignment, which sells for a truly eye-watering £610 per bottle!!! *keels over* It's an interesting story and there's some fascinating detail about the last consignment on the Black Tot website.
