Edinburgh Rum 70cl

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Join their Brewery Tour & Tastingandlearn about the history of Bellfield before being taken into the brewhouse to discover what each piece of equipment is and how it works. Afterwards, the tasting session awaits – sample four beers while a member of the team takes you through the malts, hops and other ingredients used to make them. Founded in 2017, The Secret Garden Distilleryis housed in the Secret Herb Garden on the outskirts of Edinburgh and in the shadows of the Pentland Hills. The garden has over 500 naturally grown and tendered varieties of herbs, many of which are used in the production of their own gins. From Kinloch, there are two gravel roads and one footpath that wind their way across the island, with the roads providing easy access to the west and north coasts, and the footpath offering a slightly more taxing gateway into the Cuillin mountains. Natural sweetness and warm spice on the nose, Banditti Club opens up to toasted pineapple and orange on the palate with notes of clove and anise that lead to a long spicy finish. Around one mile from the ferry jetty, visitors can also view Kinloch Castle which is currently closed to the public but is hoped to be restored and reopened in the near future.

It’s very, very scenic though, and it has an otherworldly beauty that guarantees it will stay in your memory for a long time. The only other notable feature is Kinloch Castle – a grand 19th-century country house that was built for the wealthy Sir George Bullough and is occasionally open for guided tours. The Matugga distillery was established in 2018 by husband and wife team Jacine and Paul Rutasikwa, who had been selling their range of rums since 2015. Housed within the buzzing Cold Town House, visitors get the chance to go behind the scenes of this city-centre microbrewery, find out how Cold Town Beer is made and follow the process from pipe to tap. Led by a member of their expert brewing team, this is a great opportunity to ask all those questions you’ve ever had about the magical process of brewing.

Lasting around 3 hours, The Gin School Experienceprovides gin lovers the chance to really get hands-on. After a welcome G&T, choose from over 60 botanicals to create your own recipe, before making a bottle of 70cl gin on the small copper stills, bottling, labelling and waxing it, ready to enjoy at home. Rum is also home to over 900 red deer which have been part of the world’s longest-running study into a wild animal population since the early 1950s. Aiming to find a beer for everyone, along the way you’ll sample a variety of brews, including the classic Cold Town Lager and New England IPA, as well as tasting some of their seasonal brews. The tour is completed with a Neapolitan pizza of your choice and a pint fresh from the tank.

From the dam, it’s possible to head further south to the Rum Cuillin’s on a well-worn mountain trail that crosses five of Rum’s six mountain peaks. However, at around 12 hours it’s a hike that will be impossible for day-trippers. Located in Pencaitland, 15 miles from Edinburgh, is Glenkinchie Distillery, the Lowland home of Johnnie Walker whisky. While planning my short visit to Rum I spent a good amount of time poring over my trusty OS Map (which proved invaluable during my visit – get your map here) and eventually decided on an itinerary I could comfortably fit into six hours. Sip Anticsspecialize in small and personal gin school classes from their bespoke private micro distilling room in the Cumberland Bar.

Proceedings are set to take a serious step up on Saturday 2nd September 2023 as the The Scottish Rum Festival moves to an in-person format for the first time at Patina Edinburgh, presenting the opportunity to explore both the liquid and the conversation surrounding it first-hand. Arguably, things are at their most vibrant right now, with new and existing distillers and blenders bringing exciting things to market. Confidence brings investment, which in turn increases production capacity. Things are great now, and there are signs of an awesome future ahead! There’s a lot to like about the Isle of Rum. From the pretty surroundings of Loch Scresort at the ferry terminal to the dramatic mountain peaks of the Cuillin Ridge to the south, this is an island that’s begging to be explored.

This botanical rum recently won a silver medal at the London Spirits Competition and is from Cabezon Beverage, a Scottish craft spirit company. This unaged rum is pot distilled from sugar cane molasses in Scotland by Dumfries-based Ninefold Distillery. A top floor mezzanine bar with panoramic views of the Leith and Edinburgh skyline and shop complete this one-of-a-kind building.Aged for up to 12 months in oak casks, the rum is spiced with a selection of fresh tropical fruit and exotic spices, including pineapple, orange, cacao and allspice. Facilities on Rum are reasonable for an island that has around 40 permanent residents, but don’t go expecting Skye levels of luxury. Organic certified – every ingredient they use is organic – their recipe took 18 months to perfect. This is paying off though as they have won multiple international awards, including Best London Dry Gin at the 2020 Scottish Gin Awards. Summerhall Drinks Lab have just launched their summer programme of rum cruises that are ideal for drinks fans looking for a fun way to try out this Caribbean spirit.

Climb mountains. Rum is an underrated gem when it comes to mountain hikes thanks to the majestic Rum Cuillin’s which dominate the southern half of the island.On the upside, the majority of the route is level, although towards Kilmory there are a few long inclines that will almost certainly get the heart pumping. The study is still ongoing today and many of the island’s permanent residents are involved with it, whether actively employed by Nature Scot or working as part-time volunteers. Kinloch Castle: This Edwardian mansion is an architectural marvel that’s definitely worth investigating. Though currently closed to the public, visitors are permitted to walk around the exterior to admire the architecture of one of Scotland’s finest buildings of its time.