Black Tot Day @ Aqua Vitae

July 31st stands as an important day in rum history. It was that date in 1970 that the last daily ‘tot’ of the centuries old rum ration in the Royal Navy was allotted. With great ceremony, a tradition that had begun in the 17th century was laid to rest. Black Tot Rum was born to celebrate this history and the rum that defined it, offering Navy Rum style blends crafted with respect to the historic blending methods of the Royal Navy. Aqua Vitae, Skurnik, and BayTowne Wine & Spirits are coming together to celebrate this Black Tot Day 2025 and you are cordially invited aboard. Join us from 6:00 to 9:00p.m. Thursday July 31st at Aqua Vitae on East Avenue. Abel of Skurnik and Lucas of BayTowne will present singular expressions of rums from Barbados, Jamaica, and Guyana, all so essential to the traditional Navy blend of Black Tot. Tickets are just ten dollars and secure you a half ounce tot of the Master Blender’s Reserve, Black Tot’s annual release of their master blender’s carefully curated blend. Anchor at the bar to enjoy your pour and experience an expertly crafted cocktail featuring Black Tot and the single origin rums we’re sampling. Centuries of exemplary rum making and blending for us to share and enjoy!