Black Heart Rum is a unique demerara rum made from a blend of 11 of the finiest, smoothest, Caribbean rums and aged for up to 4 years in oak casks.Black Heart Rum has a genuine heritage in New Zealand, closely linked with the nation's maritime history.It was first produced in 1842 by Henry White, who made his fortune selling Rum to troops during the Crimean war of 1854-56.Black Heart Rum is the darkest of all Rums and has a strong rich flavour with a smooth rounded character.It has robust fruity flavours of molasses, honey and chocolate.It is not as sweet as other rums giving a strong dark rum taste.