England
England, steeped in maritime tradition and global trade, has emerged as a vibrant force in the modern rum world. Once reliant on Caribbean imports brought by the Royal Navy, the country is now experiencing a renaissance in craft rum production.
In the 18th century, ports such as London, Bristol, and Glasgow thrived as centers for rum blending and light distillation—driven by the nation’s sugar trade and colonial reach. Rum became an integral part of British society, making England a leading consumer and producer within its empire.
Today, a new wave of English craft distillers is reviving this legacy, producing distinctive rums entirely on British soil. Notable examples include:
English Spirit Distillery: Renowned forOld Salt Rum, English Spiced Rum, and St. Piran’s Cornish Rum—all crafted from scratch with molasses.
DropWorks: Maker ofDark Drop Rum, a pot-still, molasses-based dark rum distinguished by tangy berry and ginger spice notes.
Anglesey Rum Co: Producers ofSouth Stack Golden Rum, alongside regional innovators like Mapmakers and Glashtyn Silver Manx Rum—each contributing to the growing diversity of British Isles rum.
Beckford’s Rum is among the UK’s fastest-growing brands, acclaimed for award-winning blends crafted with traditional methods and natural ingredients. Meanwhile, historic names like Lamb’s Navy Rum continue to evoke England’s enduring naval rum heritage—even as production sources span the globe.
