
The other major difference here of course, is its base….the RUM. The orange juice adds a tangy sweetness which works beautifully with the coconut and the pineapple. The Painkiller has the addition of orange juice and is served over ice, so as not to dilute- and is also topped with grated nutmeg. It is blended in a blender with ice to create a slushy frozen drink. A classic Piña Colada is made with pineapple juice, coconut cream and light rum. The differences between the Painkiller and the Piña Colada recipes may appear to be slight but the flavor difference is tremendous.

The Original Admiralty Blend (the Blue label) is a full-bodied rum with hints of spices, dried fruits, molasses and Demerara, and at 84 proof is perfect for sipping with or without ice. Today, Pusser’s is known as the single malt of rum and does not use any flavoring agents, unlike many rums and the recipe is still in accordance with the Admiralty’s specifications for rum.

In 1979, Charles Tobias obtained the rights to this famed rum and started bottling and selling it for the first time.

On July 31, 1970, the Admiralty Board abolished the tradition of the daily issue of Pusser’s rum and stated that “times had changed”. Pusser’s is a British Rum and prior to 1740 the daily “tot” for sailors was a pint a day of Pusser’s.
