Devon’s Lyme Bay Winery has expanded its rum portfolio with the addition of an eight-year-old golden rum: Jack Ratt Lugger Golden Rum.
A blend of four destination rums from Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Panama, all are aged for eight years separately before being blended together in ex-Bourbon wooden casks where they marry together for around six months.
With an ABV of 40%, Lugger Golden Rum has aromas of lovely spice and earthy notes with a wonderfully smooth front palate and a lingering finish and gentle heat.
James Lambert, Managing Director & Winemaker of Lyme Bay Winery commented “We have been looking forward to the day when we can release this South American Golden rum onto the UK market. We see a significant opportunity for premium spirits in the UK, and Lugger Golden Rum is a great addition to our portfolio. You can enjoy its full flavour over ice or mix in any cocktail, it’s an incredibly versatile rum and the slow natural maturation gives a deliciously creamy, honeyed, softly spiced expression”.
The name ‘Lugger Rum’ originates from the name given to the fishing boats that would have been used to smuggle contraband into Lyme Bay in the 18th Century.
Jack Ratt, Lugger Golden Rum is available in 70cl & 5cl from Lyme Bay Winery and Master of Malt. See lymebaywinery.co.uk for more details.
