I was looking through my shelves looking for a rum to get back on more regular writing and tucked away I found these 2 bottles that were made in New Zealand. Unfortunately, from what I can see, they are not available in the UK, but I’m excited to add New Zealand to the list of … More LWF Distilling – White Rum & Spiced White Rum
I’m back everyone, and this time with more British rum. Revival Rum is made in Northamptonshire by the founder of the company, James Singlehurst. He made the decision to start producing rum during the 2020 lockdown as his previous occupation, farming, wasn’t feasible during the COVID period. James took advantage of the government launching the … More Review: Revival Rum
I was first introduced to Outlier Distilling Company at the 2022 RumFest and their rum was easily my highlight of the event. Rick and Ian, who set up their distillery in a small milk shed on the Isle of Man, were very enthusiastic to talk about their products and I could tell they were very … More My News: Outlier Distilling New Brand Ambassador & Twisted Arm Spiced Manx Rum Review
It hasn’t even been 2 months since I posted about my visit at Abingdon Distillery where I announced that they will release a white rum for their core range and now it’s here. Time really flies I guess! I remember trying a sample during my visit and I know I enjoyed it, so let’s see … More Review: Wild Oxen Pure White Rum
Hannah Boon, a former sales manager for Diageo GB, launched Distinct Distillers in order to make a product that would challenge the norms (hence the name) while keeping it as sustainable as possible. I’ve first experienced the Distinct rums just ahead of my British Rum Expo event last year when Annie, their Head of On … More Review: Distinct British Rum – No.41 & No.57
Here’s an English rum made near Milton Keynes by someone with hospitality and culinary experience. Luke and Fiona Garnsworthy established Three Counties Spirits Co. and started making rum in September 2023. Luke’s background as a chef helped him a lot when it came to create Landlock, a molasses based rum made from scratch at their … More Review: Landlocked White Rum
Trailer Happiness (the bar where I currently work) does oftenly get American and Canadian guests that are very interested in rum and tiki drinks. They are quite recognisable from their flowery outfits, which often rival mine, and their desire to sit at the bar as close as possible to the rum selection. One such person … More Review: Hamilton 151 Overproof
This year has just been hit after hit when it comes to the British rum scene. Scratch Distillery, based in Hertfordshire, was founded in 2015 and now, 8 years later, they finally launched their first single cask. The reason it took so long is because Doug Miller, the owner and distiller of Scratch, is very … More Review: Scratch Distillery – Single Cask Winter 2023 Release
Lewis Hayes, the man behind Black Parrot and Merchant House rum bars in London, is also the person responsible for the biggest rum distillery in Europe, DropWorks. They are doing some very interesting experiments, with Shaun Smith as their Head Distiller, and this Super Funk Drop is one of them – I’ve already reviewed their … More Review: DropWorks Super Funk Drop
Although this year I couldn’t attend the UK RumFest properly, I did work at the event on the Trailer Happiness cocktail stand – and it was busy! But no matter what, I will always make some time to go see Peter Holland at his Foursquare boutique. It was early on a Monday, just before RumFest … More Review: Foursquare Covenant – Mark XXIII