Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum
Discover the Legend
Once upon a time… the Devil came across an old lady, who was upset her cow had wondered across the river and couldn’t get back. The Devil offered to build a bridge in exchange for the first living soul that crossed the bridge. The lady got out a loaf of Bara Brith bread from her bag and hurled it across the bridge, and her faithful farm dog chased after it. The embarrassed Devil was outwitted by the old lady and was left with the soul of the farm dog.
The Devil was never seen in Wales again.
In the village of Devil’s Bridge, mid Wales, high in the Cambrian mountains near Aberystwyth, are a number of bridges that cross a deep gorge - they say the lowest, oldest bridge was built by the Devil himself…
Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum was inspired by the old lady’s cunning plan to outwit the Devil, infused with the ingredient at the heart of the legend - Bara Brith – complemented by its unmistakable matt Devil-red bottle.
A blend of golden-aged base Caribbean rum is distilled in copper pot-still and steeped in a unique combination of botanicals, fruits and spices. The Bara Brith brings sweetness, Shirgar Carmarthenshire butter offers a velvety smoothness and Glengettie black tea gives depth of flavour and an unusual dryness to the finish. The warmth of spice from ginger, cinnamon (cassia), all spice and mace combine with further subtle clove and cardamom notes, all braced by smooth vanilla.
“Deliciously smooth, rich & complex”
A versatile and quaffable spiced rum; best enjoyed neat, over ice or paired with your favourite mixer. Ginger beer, ginger ale and a premium Cola are all fantastic. Enjoy a simple serve such as a classic Cuba Libre or ‘Devil & Stormy’.
Why not add a little Devil to your cocktails?
Try the Devil’s ‘Rum Runner’
Hard shake 60ml Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum, 30ml Blackberry liqueur/brandy, 30ml orange juice, 30ml pineapple juice, 30ml banana liqueur (optional) and a splash of grenadine. Serve over ice and garnish with freshly clapped mint.
Try the ‘Cranapple Rum Riot Iced Tea’
Mix 60ml Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum, 60ml cloudy apple juice and top up with chilled ‘Cranberry and Apple Riot Tea’. Serve over ice and garnish with a wedge of lemon.
Try the ‘Old Cuban’
Mix 60ml of Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum, 30ml lime juice, 15ml simple syrup (dissolved sugar will do), a few dashes of Angostura bitters and top up with Champagne/Prosecco. Serve in Martini glass and garnish with freshly clapped mint leaves.
Alternatively, keep it simple with this rum twist of the classic Old Fashioned.
Muddle 10ml sugar and a few dashes of Angostura bitters until dissolved. Add 45ml of Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum and serve with a large ice cube and orange twist.
As the winter creeps in, try something to warm the soul… Hot Buttered Rum.
Muddle 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soft butter, a dash of ground cinnamon, a dash of ground all spice and a splash of vanilla extract, then add 60ml Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum and top up with 150ml hot water.
