{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 303 - The Official Rum of Leisure with Malcolm Gosling Jr.","description":"In this smooth-sailing conversation with Malcolm Gosling Jr., 8th generation steward of the Goslings Rum company, some of the topics we discuss include: How a lapsed ship charter to Virginia kicked off the Gosling family\u2019s spirited enterprise on the humble 21 square mile rock in the middle of the Atlantic known as Bermuda. The ways in which Goslings rum both conforms to and expands what most rum nerds think of when they hear the term \u201cBritish-style Caribbean rum,\u201d and why the family\u2019s roots in sourcing, blending, and retail are key to the entire flavor profile and identity. We also dig into two key brand stories: the origins of the \u201cBlack Seal Rum\u201d name and logo, which involves upcycling Champagne Bottles used by the British navy, and of course the legend of how one poor bartender\u2019s failure to politely cut off a drunk guy is responsible for the Dark \u2018N Stormy cocktail. And we wrap up by covering some of Goslings Rum\u2019s longer-aged and special edition products that will pique the interest of any rum enthusiast, including their \u201cSpirited Seas\u201d project that\u2019s aged aboard the Oleander cargo ship. Along the way, we discover why pigs gave Bermuda a scary reputation back in the day, explore some of the creative activations Malcolm and his team are pursuing as \u201cThe Official Rum of Leisure,\u201d take a spin in crazy aunt Shiela\u2019s industrial rum swizzle machine, and much, much more. SPECIAL RESOURCE: Webinar Link: Signature Serves: Building Simple, Viral, Brand-Driven Cocktails ","author_name":"The Modern Bar Cart Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.modernbarcart.com","html":"