What’s more, it fit with the current trend for natural drinks, which consumers are currently drawn to. Furthermore, there was plenty of rich storytelling surrounding mead, which could draw in consumers.

Dark rums from ex-British colonies like Jamaica, Bermuda, and Barbados are typically made from fermented molasses, while lighter-bodied rums from former French colonies like Martinique and Haiti, known as Rhum Agricole (agricultural rum), are made from sugarcane juice. A third family of rum, called Añejo rum, comes from ex-Spanish colonies like Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

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As we noted in our 5 Ways to Enjoy Gin article, there are no set rules on how you can enjoy our products, as it comes down to personal preference and taste. However, we are happy to offer a few suggestions which may result in you enjoying the spirit in a way that you hadn’t experienced before. Neat During those 30 years, our range and focus has shifted more and more to wine and mead, passions held by Nigel from the start and our Managing Director, James Lambert since before joining the business in 2006. The nectar of the gods, the golden liquor of poets, lovers and kings and thought by many an elixir of health, fertility and longevity- smooth and sumptuous mead is rumoured to have aphrodisiac properties and was historically presented to newlyweds to enjoy during what we now call their “honeymoon”. As for Lugger Rum itself, we wanted to create a spiced rum that was not defined by an overbearing flavour of vanilla which can be quite common amongst commercial spiced rums. Instead, we wanted to bring a full spice profile to the palate, which is why we age Caribbean rum in bourbon-charred oak barrels right here in our Devon Winery. Once it has been aged to perfection, we spice it with a blend of nutmeg, cloves, orange peel and a hint of vanilla. Lyme Bay, founded in 1993 by Nigel Howard, aimed to create high-quality west country cider using the finest cider apples. Over 30 years, we’ve gained praise for our innovative and consistently high-quality drinks from customers and professionals alike.

Regarding our English wine production, At Lyme Bay Winery we like to do things a little differently. Since 2015 we’ve been working with some of the best English wine growers to bring you a selection of delicious and award-winning still and sparkling wines. We are one of a very few wineries that works with growers all over the country to get the best fruit rather than relying on what is grown in our own vineyards.That way, we have access to different grape varieties that grow better on different soils and in different microclimates across the country and use them to make exceptional, full of character still and sparkling wines that suit every palate and occasion.Over the years this bold approach to producing category-defining drinks has paid off. Since we opened our doors 30 years ago we have seen the success and reputation of our products soar, winning awards from prestigious competitions including the International Wine and Spirit Competition, the International Wine Challenge, the Decanter World Wine Awards and many more. However, there were plenty of reasons why the future looked bright for mead, according to Gosnell. It slotted with a consumer demand for sustainability, as bees could be sourced sustainability for premium honey. Treading the normal path is not for us! We prefer to trust our inventive instincts and sense of creativity to push the boundaries whilst aiming for the best possible quality in all that we do.

Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented sugarcane molasses or juice. It originated in the West Indies around 1650 and is believed to have been discovered by plantation slaves who fermented and distilled by-products of sugar production, such as molasses, sugarcane juice, and sugarcane honey, to produce alcohol. The origin of the word “rum” is unclear, but many believe it is related to “rumbullion,” a beverage made from boiling sugar cane stalks. What's more, our philosophy of making the very best products has also been recognised this year in our achieving the highest possible industry accreditation; the ‘British Retail Consortium Global Standard’, which was awarded to us with an A-grade and makes us the only English wine producer to hold this prestigious accolade.

Constantly Pushing Boundaries

Some experts even tipped 2020 as being the Year of Spiced Rum due to the surge in interest, although as with most things that were due to happen this year, it might have to be rolled over until 2021! In Your Coffee Under the watchful eye of our brilliant winemaking team and using secret blends of local ingredients, we take great care crafting traditional recipes into award-winning drinks, tailored to the 21st-century palette. Each of these are fermented, blended and aged, as appropriate, right here at the Winery. For over thirty years Lyme Bay Winery has worked to combine our knowledge and love of flavours and ingredients with our wine-making skills to craft award-winning traditional drinks, tailored to the 21st-century palate. Each of these amazing products is fermented, blended and aged, as appropriate, right here at the Winery under the supervision of our experienced team. There was still a lot of work to be done here said Lambert. Lobbying, and engaging with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs could benefit the industry. A UK association for mead makers could also help protect and market the category, he added.