Mermaid Spiced Rum Ahoy!
Mermaid Spiced Rum ahoy - from the islands of the Caribbean to the Isle of Wight! The Isle of Wight Distillery, the Isle of Wight’s first and only distillery, has launched Mermaid Spiced Rum. This is the second rum in the Distillery’s spirits portfolio and the fifth edition in the Mermaid spirit range. In keeping with the Distillery’s ethos of minimising waste and using ethically sourced and wild-foraged ingredients, Mermaid Spiced Rum is produced in harmony with the Island’s coastal elements.
Mermaid Spiced Rum was inspired by a long history of Caribbean rums landing on Isle of Wight shores and is crafted from a carefully selected blend of sugar cane and molasses from sunny Trinidad and the Dominican Republic, distilled in column stills and aged between two to five years in oak bourbon whiskey barrels. The Caribbean rums are infused at the Isle of Wight Distillery with fruits and spices from the Isle of Wight, including the Distillery’s signature botanical rock samphire, fresh white cherries, apricots, honey from their beehives and black salt from the Island’s coastal floodtides. The rum is gently spiced with local holy grass, cassia and vanilla resulting in a smooth yet complex rum with a hint of sea air, delicate caramel notes and vibrant fruity spice. A tropical island blend made for sipping on island time.
Xavier Baker, Co-founder, Isle of Wight Distillery, says, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our Mermaid Spiced Rum. After a good few years of research, we’ve created a rum that encapsulates our Island life. It now feels right as the rum category is growing in popularity, both in households and in bars and restaurants. We hope this new edition will be as well received as the other spirits in our Mermaid portfolio.”
Mermaid Spiced Rum is a full-strength rum with a smooth and rich style, a taste that is honeyed with caramel cherry and sea salt notes, and a long, warm finish. The rum is presented in a striking black and clear bottle, with the golden rum shining through. The bottle design is based on a mermaid’s tail and mirrors the design of the other bottles in the range. The plastic-free bottle has been crafted from recyclable glass and features a sustainably sourced natural cork stopper and tamper-proof seal made from compostible corn and potato starch. The label on the neck of the bottle is crafted from recyclable, biodegradable paper while the bottle is also re-usable and recyclable.