The Rum Company Blog
The Top 10 Rum Cocktails You Need to Try
Rum, the quintessential spirit of the Caribbean, is the key ingredient in some of the most delightful and iconic mixed drinks known to cocktail enthusiasts. If you're looking for an adventure in tropical cocktails and are curious about the best rum cocktail recipes to explore, you're in for a treat. We've compiled a list of the top 10 rum-mixed drinks that you absolutely need to try.
Mapmakers Coastal Spiced Rum
Dunnet Bay Distillers are multi award-winning distillers of exceptional spirits. Its in their nature to create spirits which reflect the Caithness way and their ethos is based on five core values; authenticity, sustainability, flavour, innovation and tradition.
Coastline Gold Spiced Rum
Handcrafting the finest beer and spirits in their small barn on Walney Island, off the southwest coast of Cumbria, the Coastline Brewery is a family-run business established by an uncle & his nephew.
Priory Rum
Since the 12th century, Syningthwaite Priory has stood proudly amongst the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. After a rich 900 years of history, the farm site now distils a range of artisan spirits.
Who are The Rum Company?
It all begins with an idea… and the best ideas come while sipping rum.
A taste of India
Shimla Spirits, based in the Midlands, produce premium small-batch gin and rum by ‘craft and care’.
Rum Tasting 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Rum, often associated with sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and exotic cocktails, is a beloved spirit with a storied history. Yet, there's much more to this versatile liquor than just piña coladas and mojitos. In this beginner's guide, we'll explore the art of rum tasting, offering valuable rum-tasting tips and insights into how to taste rum properly. We'll also delve into the fascinating world of rum flavour profiles, helping you appreciate this exceptional spirit in a whole new way.
Lost Years Rum
Lost Years Rum has a range of exceptional rum devoted to saving the endangered sea turtle, one sip at a time. A brand with a purpose.
Charles Butler Rum
The famous Mr Charles Butler, established 1848 in Sheffield, offers traditional Victoria sweet-shop favourites in rum form.
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.
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.
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.
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.
British Spiced Rum
Spiced rum is a popular drink among rum enthusiasts, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Pure Cornish Spirit
Rosemullion Rum is award-winning, pure Cornish spirit - entirely fermented, distilled and aged in Cornwall.
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.
HOUSE OF RUM
A brand committed to an ongoing adventure of experimentation, blending and selecting casks from the finest distilleries.
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.
Coffee Time
Coffee and rum are a timeless pairing. Rich, bold, indulgent coffee with punchy vibrant rum – what’s not to like?!
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.