It works well with a mixer (try ginger ale) but we were happy to have it neat, its lemony notes mixing well with what tastes like ripe banana. Some rums are produced by blending molasses and juice from different types of sugar cane, while others may contain more exotic ingredients such as honey or spices. The Duppy Share is named after the dark duppy spirits that would, as legend has it, swoop between Caribbean islands stealing the best share of the rum.

The slave uprisings were source of concern: in a 1767 letter to Frederick the Great, the King of Prussia, which aimed to promote the colony for German planters, a request was added for 100 soldiers. Rum produced from cane juice can exhibit a very different flavor profile – fruity, grassy, and vibrant those produced from molasses.Not forgetting the type of wood used in its construction (French vs American Oak, or even Amburana for example). If you are drinking it neat, then we are pleased to report that there is very little burn with each sip.

In an effort to support the national response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) is donating approximately 12,000 litres of alcohol-based sanitising cleaner. In some cases, there is only one distillery in the country of origin, but the reality is that if the producer/bottler doesn’t tell you who distilled the bottle of rum in your hand, they don’t want you to know. Shifting from a commodity-oriented to brand-focused business, the company diversified into the beverage industry. Delve into the diverse yet unique portfolio of quality products manufactured by Demerara Distillers Limited.Pusser's 'Gunpowder Proof' Black Label (previously known as Blue Label) is a higher proof traditional British Naval rum, produced using the blending recipe from the Admiralty. The theory is simple: the young Rum is influenced in terms of maturity by the older Rum in the barrel into which it has been placed. The result is a complex golden rum with a darker side of molasses but balanced with fruitiness and spice. Pineapple Grenade is crafted by first sourcing 100% molasses rum from the superb Diamond Distillery in Guyana.