There was a time, not too long ago, when tattoos were cool. We're not talking about that Tasmanian Devil you have tattooed on your ankle, or your girlfriend's "tribal" lower back tattoo. We're talking the big, beefy sailor tattoos that involved manly things like snakes and skulls and half-naked women. We're talking the kind of morning where you wake up six states away from where you started with a black eye, an empty wallet and some badass ink on your forearm.
The folks over at Sailor Jerry Rum know a thing or two about that kind of morning as well. They make a 92 proof spiced rum that's based on the "customized" rums sailors used to make when they were bored on long ocean journeys. While this is no Screech Rum (a good thing), it's no pantywaist rum infused with coconut essence and pixie dust, either. Based on what we've read, Sailor Jerry rum is spiced with punk rock and testosterone, and they know a little something about bad ass - their namesake, "Sailor Jerry" Collins, was a Honolulu tattoo artist who spawned a mythos with when he redefined the old-school tattoo. From the Sailor Jerry site:
This is man stuff. Filled with the grit, romance and heartbreak that drives some men to do what most would not. There's a tension about port cities filled with men who consider themselves on a mission to have a good time and return with evidence of such. And it's drawn into all of Sailor Jerry's tattoos. Keep your eyes out for his work, not in galleries, but in bars and on the street. If you find yourself strangely captivated by the girl on an old man's arm, we suggest you go ahead and offer to buy the guy a drink of Sailor Jerry Navy Rum. Hopefully, he'll be so impressed with your taste in rum, he won't punch you out and maybe he'll tell you some stories.
You can keep your rums that feature Admirals and Captains - we'll stick with Sailor Jerry, and we'll get a review up as soon as possible. Until then, learn more about the rum and shop for tattooed Sailor Jerry gear including t-shirts and glassware at SailorJerry.com or buy a bottle online at Internet Wines & Spirits.
This is my favorite rum. Looking foward to your review.
Posted by: Brian at November 8, 2005 5:59 PM
I found this rum about a year ago. Since then, it's became not only my favorite, but also gained a cult following among my friends as well.
Posted by: Trihawk Jon at January 14, 2006 11:17 AM
Las Vegas local punk band fuels itself on Sailor Jerry before every show. Jerry and Coke has become the preferred drink of the band since it was introduced to us at our favorite place to play in town.
Posted by: left unattended at June 3, 2006 1:51 PM
Not bad for a domestic, and i love how they stayed away form the traditional 70 proof watered down bullshit Captin Morgans stlye. Its a bang for your buck but damn those first few are rough!!!!
Posted by: Peter Casazza at June 3, 2006 3:56 PM
Tastes like the sweat off a pirates nuts; delicious.
I love jailor serry.
Posted by: dc at May 19, 2007 9:59 PM
This is the shit, 92 proof means i can get in more fights. Really, this is good rum, smooth with hints of flavor, not just heat!!
Posted by: Ed Teach 666 at May 31, 2007 1:02 PM
Switched from captains and Vernors to Sailor Jerry's and Vernors and staying that way.
Better spiced rum flavor.
Nuff Said.
Posted by: Switched at June 8, 2007 10:33 AM
Like most who consider this their "alcohol of choice," I migrated to it from Captain Morgan. To the untrained pallet, it tastes a bit like Bacardi mixed with Captain Morgan (ie. like Captain Morgan with a bit of the rubbing alcohol taste associated more with clear rums). After you've adjusted to it (it took me about 3 Sailor Cokes), you'll never be able to drink another rum without it failing the comparison.
This stuff has got to be the best-kept secret in the rum world. Like Captain Morgan, it tastes amazing with Coke or Orange Juice, but just as good on the rocks or from a flask (and note the 92 proof, giving a flask considerably more bang for its buck). It's tough to find at most bars and smaller liquor stores, but you can easily find it at Bevmo and some of the larger grocery store liquor stores. Most liquor store owners I've talked to would be willing to carry it if I could promise to buy a bottle or so per week, and once you try it you'll agree, a bottle per week isn't such a stiff requirement ;)
In short, as a fan of Captain Morgan (but not always of the intense sweetness that comes with that), I can attest this rum kicks the living crap out of Captain Morgan, and then some.
Posted by: Johnny Thunders at November 2, 2007 7:48 PM
Tried it, don't like it. Tastes like turpentine.
Posted by: kkalman at February 19, 2008 10:01 AM
Sailor jerry is the best rum period. Since my buddy made me try this I havnt bough another bottle of captin. And don't plan on it.
Posted by: craig v at February 28, 2008 6:06 PM
I found by trail and error sailor jerry's mixes well with almost anything but i found Pink Lemonade (frozen concentrate) makes it taste like candy. In fact mixing pink lemonade + sailor jerrys into anything makes it taste rather well. Rootbeer and rum + the pink lemonade takes away any flavor of alcohol and makes it taste like candy. Very simular to moutain dew by-products such as moutain dew livewire, ptchblack ect.
Posted by: MGD at June 30, 2008 11:13 PM
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