ICB’s new spiced rum pledges support for the endangered Hawksbill turtle
Intercontinental Brands (ICB) has bolstered its portfolio with Hawksbill, a new Caribbean spiced rum on a mission to protect the endangered Hawksbill turtle. Uniting Caribbean rums sourced from Guyana and Trinidad, Hawksbill features a “unique combination” of spices, including vanilla, raisin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and sea salt. The rum brand has partnered with the Barbados …
Worthy Park rum joins Spirit Cartel portfolio
Premium drinks distributor Spirit Cartel has taken on Jamaican single estate rum Worthy Park. Thought to be Jamaica’s oldest rum distiller, Worthy Park has its own sugar cane fields, factory and distillery on the same 9,000-acre plot, giving it “absolute control over quality”. Spirit Cartel’s new partnership with Worthy Park covers all its rums, including …
Copalli releases cocoa-infused rum
Belizean rum brand Copalli has launched a limited edition cocoa-flavoured expression. Copalli Cacao is sustainably produced at the Copal Tree Distillery, situated in the heart of 20,000 acres of tropical rainforest in Southern Belize, using four ingredients – non-GMO heirloom sugar cane, yeast, cacao nibs grown and freshly roasted at the distillery and pure rainforest …
Diplomático Rum introduces Selección de Familia
Venezuelan rum Diplomático is releasing a new super-premium expression called Selección de Familia, distributed in the UK by Speciality Brands. Primarily distilled in copper pot stills, combined with batch kettle and column distillation, Selección de Familia is made from molasses and sugar cane honeys, which are then aged for up to 12 years in American …
UK launch for RedLeg Banana Rum
The RedLeg Rum Company has released a Banana Rum, the second flavour extension for the brand, along with refreshed branding across the entire range. Building on the success of RedLeg Spiced Rum and RedLeg Pineapple Rum, the new addition to the portfolio offers a “smooth, accessible spirit”. It infuses the original RedLeg Rum, which is …
Symposium develops Merchant’s Choice range for bartenders
UK distributor Symposium Independent Spirits Merchant has launched Merchant’s Choice, a new range of “alternative” craft spirits for bartenders. Designed to provide an alternative for bars that would rather not use mainstream brands, the three-strong range consists of a Guyanese White Rum, a Classic Vodka distilled from British wheat and a bright London Dry Gin. …
Cornwall’s Penryn Spirits launches Bora Botanical Rum
Cornish distillery Penryn Spirits has released Bora Botanical Rum, positioned as a “rum for gin lovers”. Named after the Cornish word for dawn, Bora is distilled using natural, locally sourced botanicals, including nettles and quinces, to create a “light, dry, aromatic spirit”. The rum is designed to be enjoyed with tonic, with a sprig of …
Spirit Cartel to distribute Equiano rum in the UK
Premium rum brand Equiano has announced its first exclusive UK distribution partnership with Spirit Cartel. Equiano launched to the UK market in October 2019, presenting a premium Afro-Carribean dark rum that “blends two cultures, two distilleries and two islands.” Following a successful year, with a multitude of on-trade listings in the UK, including Sketch, Annabel’s, …
Foxhole Spirits launches Mad City botanical rum
Foxhole Spirits, which creates Hyke Gin, has unveiled Mad City, a botanical white rum featuring design from Bristol-based urban artist Sled-One. Mad City is said to add “more depth, flavour and complexity” to white rum, marrying 100% Fairtrade certified rum from Jamaica, Guyana, the Dominican Republic and Barbados with a recipe of 25 sustainably sourced …
Kraken Rum launches ‘Cocktail Kombat’ competition for bartenders
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is supporting bars and bartenders post-pandemic with a new digital cocktail competition called Kraken Cocktail Kombat. The contest will see eight UK bartenders from London, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Brighton and Manchester battle it out through a number of ‘drink dual’ rounds. Their fate will be entirely in the hands of …
