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Lucela’s Chocolate & Rum

Since 2022, Lucela’s has been blending its signature hand-crafted chocolate recipe with rich, warming rum—because some pairings are simply meant to be.

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The Open Grove Distillers Blend

The Open Grove combines the best of tradition and innovation. The Open Grove Distillers Blend is the result of combining time-honoured methods with cutting-edge scientific techniques, creating a product that’s both sustainable and crafted with care.

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Top Five Rums to Warm Your Bones This Halloween & Bonfire Night

Looking to toast the spookiest season with something a bit... darker? Whether you're gathering for ghost stories by the fire or celebrating the night with friends, these five mysterious and magical rums are ready to take your Halloween and Bonfire Night to another realm.

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Mutiny Spiced Rum – Embrace the Spirit of Rebellion

Presented in a distinctive, pirate-themed bottle, Mutiny Spiced Rum makes the perfect gift for the pirate at heart. The bottle is embellished with fiery gold text that symbolises the flames of rebellion, telling the story of a mutiny at sea. Subtle and intricate chain detail suggests breaking free from shackles while dripping wax seals the pirate-inspired aesthetic.

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Discover KNOTS: Premium Handcrafted Spirits

Founded in 2022 by serving and former members of the Armed Forces, KNOTS embodies the spirit of adventure and excellence. The team, seasoned by travels across the globe, brings you the finest rums inspired by their nautical journeys and military values.

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What’s Your Favourite Rum?

It might be something popular, perhaps a supermarket rum. Or, it might be a 10-year-old dark rum from a Caribbean island you bought on your honeymoon. Either way, we all have some preferences.

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Unleashing the Viking Spirit

Born in the rugged heart of the Somerset countryside, The Somerset Viking is a brand that embodies strength, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the Vikings. It's more than just a brand; it’s a symbol of embracing your inner Viking and overcoming any challenge that comes your way.

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Everyone loves an underdog

Everyone loves an underdog, and that’s why the husband and wife team, Emma and Andrew, embarked on a mission to create a rum that not only tastes amazing but betters the planet.

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Revival Rum

Revival Rum Pure Cane spirit is crafted in the heart of Northamptonshire countryside, meticulously crafting spirits using a traditional copper, Caribbean style, double retort still.

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West Midlands Distillery

For three generations, the family has been dedicated to the art of distillation, crafting award-winning spirits that embody ‘passion and heritage’. The journey began in the most unlikely of places - a vintage 1970s caravan purchased off eBay.

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Zanzibar Spiced Rum

Unique and truly exotic spirits from the tropical paradise – a true representation of the island’s spice heritage.

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Curious Creatures

We Are Curious Creatures defies convention, with Bristolian passion flowing in every bottle.

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ORIGINAL DEEDS RUM

Once upon a time, the small English town of Pontefract was experts in growing liquorice root which they formed into jet black sweet liquorice ‘Pontefract cakes’, affectionally known as ‘The Yorkshire Penny’.

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