East London Rarer Rum Demerara East London Liquor Co

The world's last surviving wooden column still is not found in Guyana, but in an old glue factory complex in East London – East London Liquor Company has brought it to the city.

Expert Description

East London Rarer Rum Demerara is a Rum made from Guyanese Demerara sugar and bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled on the world's last surviving wooden column still, a historic piece of distillation technology that East London Liquor Company has brought into use at its distillery in Bow Wharf, East London. After distillation, the rum matures for 3 years in ex-bourbon casks. The company was founded in 2014 and was the first distillery in the East End for over 100 years, built on the idea of "decent booze, for a decent price, from decent people".

Tasting Notes

Nose

Butterscotch, toffee and a hint of tropical fruit.

Palate

Classic, smooth Demerara character with vanilla, coffee, toffee and raisins.

Finish

Toasty vanilla finish with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: East London Rarer Rum Demerara
Bottler: East London Liquor Company
Region/Country: Guyana / England
Type: Rum
Age: 3 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Distillation method: Wooden column still
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in a Dark 'n' Stormy

Bottler: East London Liquor Company

Flavour Profile

Classic · Vanilla · Toffee · Coffee · Rounded

Did You Know?

The rum is distilled on what is considered the world's last surviving working wooden column still, a technology historically native to Guyana that East London Liquor Company has transported to their own distillery in London.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East London Rarer Rum Demerara

What is Demerara sugar?

It is a type of raw sugar from Guyana, traditionally used as the base for powerful, characterful rum styles.

What is a wooden column still?

It is a historic distillation technology built from wood, and East London Liquor Company uses what is considered the world's last surviving example.

How old is the rum?

It is matured for 3 years in ex-bourbon casks.

How should this rum be served?

It can be enjoyed neat or used as the base in a classic Dark 'n' Stormy.

Who is behind East London Liquor Company?

A distillery founded in 2014 at Bow Wharf in East London, the first in the borough for over 100 years.

Is this rum suitable for a rum beginner?

Yes, the classic, approachable Demerara profile makes it a good introductory choice.