Like any great spirit, rum speaks of its place. Every island has its own style, every country has its own flavour, and every distillery plays its own variations on each. Read More »
Vat 19 is a three year-old light golden rum made in Trinidad (where it has a cult following) by Fernandes Distillers (aka Trinidad Distillers) and this imported version is bottled, rather brilliantly, in Chorley, Lancs.
The best-selling spirit brand worldwide, enjoyed in more than 170 countries. Bacardi Carta Blanca was created in 1862 and is still, remarkably, a family-controlled brand.
Appleton White is a great-value white rum, distilled from molasses in Jamaica. Great for mixing, but with a pleasantly surprising range of flavour for a rum at this price point.
From probably the oldest rum distillery in the world (dating from 1703), comes this legendary Barbados golden rum. Mount Gay Eclipse is absolutely superb value for money.
From the superb Santa Teresa producer in Venezuela comes this lightly aged rum. Medium-bodied with a delicate sweetness, Claro is an excellent all-purpose mixing rum ideal for parties or summer get-togethers.
Appleton Special is a fine, medium-bodied golden rum, made up of full-flavoured traditional pot still rums and lighter character modern column still rums.
A gold medal winning rum from Thailand, picking up awards back in the 1980s before disappearing from the international scene until the 2000s. It's massive back home and is fortunately now getting out into the wider world again, thanks to backing by owners International Beverages.
19 Spiced is the spiced version of Trinidadian cult favourite Vat 19. Please note, under EU rules this is not officially a rum as the strength is slightly below 37.5%