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Charles Butler Rum

The famous Mr Charles Butler, established 1848 in Sheffield, offers traditional Victoria sweet-shop favourites in rum form.

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Cihuatán Indigo

A stunning, award-winning, gold rum from El Salvador - inspired by insatiably curious ancient Maya. The same curiosity lead Cihuatán to create El Salvador’s first rum, crafted by hand in the heart of the Cihuatán valley.

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CUSTOM SPIRITS, FOR THE CURIOUS SOUL

The Custom Spirits team are a small, creative team of passionate distillers and engineers based near Horsham, with extensive knowledge and experience in creating premium spirits. Their mission - to create exciting, unique and bespoke spirits.

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Severed Hand Rum

The Severed Hand Rum range is bought to us by the unique Black Powder Gin Distillery, overlooking the coastal peninsula of West Lancashire, producers of exquisite liqueurs, whisky, port, gin and rum.

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THE SPIRITS OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY

SC DOGS are the purveyors of premium spirits; distilled, aged and bottled on the farm, the first and only rum distillery at St Martins, Isles of Scilly.

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British Spiced Rum

Spiced rum is a popular drink among rum enthusiasts, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years.

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Pure Cornish Spirit

Rosemullion Rum is award-winning, pure Cornish spirit - entirely fermented, distilled and aged in Cornwall.

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Sea Maiden

Sea Maiden Cornish Spiced rum is bought to us by Mother Ruin 1751 from Torpoint, Cornwall. A truly Cornish rum launched in October 2022, from a family run business with a tradition in the drinks industry, in particular their artisan Gin.

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HOUSE OF RUM

A brand committed to an ongoing adventure of experimentation, blending and selecting casks from the finest distilleries.

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Love is in the air

Rum is a gift that keeps giving, so share some rum with your loved one (or just yourself) this Valentines Day. Give the gift of Rum as an expression of love and admiration.

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Coffee Time

Coffee and rum are a timeless pairing. Rich, bold, indulgent coffee with punchy vibrant rum – what’s not to like?!

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The Best Rum Distilleries to Visit in the Caribbean

For lovers of fine spirits, a journey through the Caribbean offers a unique and intoxicating adventure. The Caribbean, renowned for its pristine beaches and vibrant culture, is also home to some of the world's most renowned rum distilleries. If you're a rum aficionado or simply someone looking for a memorable travel experience, embarking on Caribbean rum tours, rum tastings, and distillery visits is a must.

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CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS

Christmas is a time for soirees, celebrations and libations! So here are some Christmas cocktails to inspire you!

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A taste of Christmas

Christmas is a time for joy, relaxation, spending time with family, making memories, reflection… and for RUM.

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ST IVES ISLAND RUM - CORNISH SPICED RUM

Exclusive to The Rum Company, this premium quality, authentic rum hails from the heart of Saint Ives with its infamous cobbled narrow streets and folklore.

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what is a ‘Ripping Yarn’?

A ‘Ripping Yarn’ is British slang colloquialism for ‘Ripping’ meaning ‘excellent or exciting’ and ‘Yarn’ meaning ‘tale or adventure’. What better name could there be for a rum?

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