In the world of spirits, understanding the nuances and distinctions among various liquor types is an essential part of your journey into the realm of mixology and sipping pleasures. If you're new to the spirits game or simply seeking a comprehensive rum and whiskey comparison, welcome to Spirits 101. This guide will demystify the differences between rum and whiskey, two of the most cherished and storied liquor types on the planet.

Award winning Scottish rum, made in homage to the humble Scottish ‘bothy’, the basic out-house or farm shelters that have long had a deep connection with the land.

In this blog we take a look at Nusa Cana Spiced Rum. A fresh, new Tropical Island spiced rum inspired by the ‘Spice Islands’.

Mercian Drinks aim to push boundaries with a meticulous dedication and a passion for quality; always aspiring to be the best.

Black Pound day (#blackpoundday) falls on the first Saturday of each month, with customers encouraged to shop black-owned businesses. In this blog we wanted to shine a light on the first truly black-owned UK rum brands – Flat Cap Rum.

This month we launch our new SPICED RUM candle in association with Gatehouse Candles – Made in Kent

There is a tale of the Ye Old Sun ship that sails upon the horizon between Caribbean Islands in search of the finest oak-aged rum. But look what’s washed ashore…

Born out of the love for Caribbean Rum, 10 years in the making… a premium, craft Scottish spiced rum.

A small batch, lightly aged, award-winning dark rum from the Far Shore Merchants, Isle of Man. The base rum is distilled from scratch in Cornwall, then blended and aged on the Isle of Man.

So prepare your senses and secure your underwear… welcome to the home on nonsense, mischief and seriously naughty rum!

The team at UpBeat Spirits, based in Cornwall, say “we believe that the greatest times in life are when you’re feeling the moment and feeling the music with your best friends at your side”.

Honeybell is a small-batch, premium honey spiced rum, distilled from scratch in the UK.

What better way to spend Burns Night this year than enjoying a truly Scottish rum. Scottish rum is on the rise and Dark God is at the forefront, pushing the boundaries and expectations - it’s time for the Dark Gods elixir.

You’d be a ghoul not to enjoy a Zombie or two on Halloween.

Move over whisky, Move over Irn Bru… Scottish rum is on the rise!

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.

Often misunderstood as salty or ‘tastes of the sea’, seaweed actually offers a new dimension to rum. The wide variety of seaweeds (taste, colour and locality) can be used to create new taste profiles.

This month we focus on Ron Piet XO Premium rum - ‘Born in Panama, Raised in Hamburg’

This summer may not be what we all were hoping for, travel difficulties and the British weather. So why not staycation, and throw some cocktails in the mix!

Here are a few of our summer cocktail suggestions that will get any garden party started or tasty cocktails to kick back & relax with…

Beautiful premium spirits, hand-crafted with passion by two Herefordshire farming families in the West Midlands, giving you the best of both British and Welsh family heritage.