Mermaid Spiced Rum
The latest edition of the Isle of Wight Distilleries award-winning portfolio of premium gin, vodka and rum. The Isle of Wight distillery is and remains the islands first and only distillery, and in 2022 achieved B Corporation Certification joining like-minded organisations meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance.
“Maritime-influenced spiced rum, inspired by our island setting”
Mermaid Spiced Rum is a tropical island blend of carefully selected sugar cane and molasses base aged rum from Trinidad and The Dominican Republic carried on trade winds across the Atlantic from the Caribbean, and discovered basking in the golden light on Isle of Wight shores, then married together with local fruits and spices. Column-still distillation, ex-bourbon oak aged for between 2-5 years, ethically sourced and local natural ingredients, presented in an elegant eco-friendly bottle… rest assured this is a premium spirit.
The rums are shipped to the Isle of Wight for spicing where they are blended and infused with fragrant rock samphire (aka Sea Fennel or Mermaid’s Kiss) foraged from the shoreline, fresh white cherry and apricot, honey from the distillery’s own beehives and black salt from the island’s flood-tides. This is then gently spiced with local holy grass (aka sweet grass or bison grass)
Delicate caramel, soft vanilla, vibrant fruity notes from white cherry and apricot. Further, sweetness from local honey with botanical rock samphire, sweet holy grass and black sea salt brings a hint of sea air.
“A sea salt kiss of the Caribbean”
A premium, accessible, versatile spiced rum can easily be paired with your favourite mixer. Bring the warmth of the Caribbean by mixing with ginger beer or ginger ale and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Feeling inventive? Try a long drink, fruity and refreshing ‘Back to the Island’. Mix 50ml Mermaid Spiced Rum, 25ml lime juice, 75ml pineapple juice, 15ml orange juice, 15ml grenadine and 25ml lavender syrup.
Alternatively, try a tropical “Pure Colada”, a chic and modern twist on a Pina Colada. This summer serve is the epitome of sophistication. Shake 40ml of Mermaid Spiced Rum, 70ml pineapple juice, 15ml coconut syrup, 15ml coconut milk, 20ml line juice, 5ml vanilla syrup and a few dashes of Cocoa bitters. Serve and garnish with pineapple leaves.
