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Rum Distilleries

Unique rum distilled on the west-coast of Scotland.

Scottish rum is a growing market. In Argyll & the Isles, we are fortunate to have three excellent micro-distilleries producing small batch, handcrafted rum inspired by our wonderful environment. These are tiny producers united by a desire to support their local economies without compromising on quality and taste.

Spiced Scottish Rums

Spiced rum is rum flavoured with natural herbs and spices. Think clove, cinnamon, vanilla, citrus, ginger, and pepper—all the lovely warming flavours.

Deer Island on Jura specialises in producing small-batch handcrafted spiced rum in these parts. This tiny, relatively new producer takes its name from the fact that there have always been more deer on the island than people. You can visit the distillery and shop at selected times and buy their rum, plus rum raisins and rum marmalade.

Some of our makers are also turning their gin botanicals blending skills to produce artisan rum.

The Isle of Bute Distillery produces Dead Run Rum, which can be sampled in the Gin Garden or by mail order. In addition, Beinn and Tuirc offer Caribbean and Dominican Rums.

Scottish Rum

Rum is made from sugar cane which is fermented and distilled in copper pot stills or column stills.

Some say that rum is the new gin, and with Scotland's distilling heritage, passion and expertise, we're well-placed to lead the way. Watch this space!