The Loren Barrel Reserve
Aged in Paradise, Crafted with Character, Uncompromising by Nature.
Born in Jamaica, where molasses fermented for two full weeks before pot still distillation. This rum carries the soul of the tropics – Bold Bright and bursting with ripe fruit. Blended with elegant, oak aged rum from British Guiana, then brought to Bermuda to rest under the island sun. Four years in the tropics, finished in old bourbon barrels, have layered it with warmth, spice and a soft whisper of smoke. A rum shaped by three islands, aged by time and crafted by Goslings.
Goslings
Founded in 1806, Gosling's is one of Bermuda's most iconic family-owned companies, with more than 200 years of history in crafting premium beverages. Best known for its signature Black Seal Rum, the brand has grown from a small wine and spirits merchant into a global name synonymous with Bermudian heritage and quality.
Today, Gosling's offers a diverse portfolio of award-winning rums, spirits, mixers, ginger beer, ready-to-drink cocktails, and premium imported beverages. Now led by the eighth generation of the Gosling family, the company continues to honor its rich traditions while sharing the spirit of Bermuda with the world.
The Tempest - A Signature Loren Classic Cocktail
In 1609 a fleet of ships carrying settlers to Virginia was shipwrecked off Bermuda's coast. It is widely believed this inspired Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, set on a mysterious, storm-lashed island.
The Dark n Stormy, Bermuda's most iconic drink, is given the same treatment as the modern classic the Penicillin. The Loren Barrel Reserve Rum and Chivas Regal 12 are shaken with homemade ginger syrup and lemon, finished with a float of Del Maguey Vida Mezcal.
Cocktail Ingredients
- 1 oz Loren Barrel Reserve by Gosling's Rum
- 1 oz Scotch whisky
- ¼ oz mezcal
- 1 oz ginger syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish
Candied ginger on a cocktail stick
Method
Fill a cocktail shaker with cubed ice. Add the Loren Barrel Reserve by Gosling's Rum, Scotch whisky, mezcal, ginger syrup, fresh lemon juice, and Angostura bitters. Shake vigorously until well chilled, then fine strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh cubed ice. Carefully layer the cocktail if desired for presentation, and garnish with a candied ginger skewer before serving.
