From working the coal mines of Australia to working the decks of billionairesʼ mega-yachts, Justinʼs textured life eventually led him to the Caribbean, where he fell in love with rum and those who make (and drink) it.

After importing rum into the country for over a decade, he founded Dead Reckoning, Australiaʼs first independent bottler. He sources rum from various producers around the world, paying special attention to distilleries in his neck of the woods (Australia, Fiji, Papau New Guinea, and others). He experiments with alternative cask finishes with most barrels undergoing a secondary aging process in Adelaide, Australia – a process heʼs dubbed as “Australian Dry-Aging,” due to the regionʼs uniquely dry climate.

Justin Boseley is as even-keeled and humble as they come, and his packaging is emblematic of that quiet confidence. What you see is what you get. But donʼt be fooled, his picks are bold and distinct in the world of independent bottling. While the depths of the rum world can leave you feeling lost at sea, be happy to have Justin at the helm.

CRB, 2024