Islay Rum

A rum distilled on the Scottish whisky island of Islay, usually known for something else entirely. Behind the bottle is The Islay Rum Company, which in 2022 launched the island's very first rum ever: a clear, punchy single rum at 45%. It's a rare meeting of two spirits traditions that almost never cross paths.

Islay Rum Barrel Aged The Original Port Ellen Geal Pure Single Rom 46%

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Islay Rum Barrel Aged The Original Port Ellen Geal Pure Single Rum 46%

The Islay Rum Company – This is rum from the well-known island of Islay, which is most famous for its peated whiskies. It’s called Barrel Aged Rum because it has been matured in used Islay whisky casks. The people behind The Vintage Malt Whisky Company are also the driving force behind this new Islay rum distillery.

Their Head Distiller is Ben Inglis, whose inspiration comes from Haiti, Jamaica, and the French West Indies. The rum is produced at The Old Lemonade Factory, where they have installed beautiful copper pot stills. The first drops of white rum ran through the system in February 2022. The “heart” of the spirit comes in at around 83% ABV after 7 hours of distillation, but it is reduced to 46% before bottling. The fermentation time is a full 168 hours.

Distillery: The Islay Rum Company
Age: NA
Type: Pure Single Scotch Rum
ABV: 46%
Number of bottles: 3,000
70 cl
Other: Limited Edition – Listen to our podcast:
67,00

1pcs.
60,25EUR
Islay Rum Inaugural Release 2022 The Original Port Ellen Geal Pure Single Rum 45%

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Islay Rum Inaugural Release 2022 The Original Port Ellen Geal Pure Single Rum 45%

The Islay Rum Company - This is the first rum from the famous island Islay, which is best known for its smoky whiskies. It's called Inaugural Release 2022 and as it's the very first release, it's also a little more expensive than regular white rum. The people behind The Vintage Malt Whisky Company are also behind this new Islay rum distillery. Their Head Distiller is Ben Inglis and his inspiration comes from Haiti, Jamaica and the French West Indies. The rum is produced at The Old Lemonade Factory, where they have installed beautiful copper pot stills. The first drops of white rum ran through the system in February 2022. The "Heart" is around 83% alcohol strength after 7 hours of distillation time, but is watered down to 45% when bottled. The fermentation time is 168 hours. Enjoy it in cocktails, for example. Daiquiri

Distillery: The Islay Rum Company
Age: NA
Type: Pure Single Scotch Rum
Alc. strength: 45 %
Number of bottles: 2500 pcs.
70 cl.
Other: Inaugural Release 2022 - Listen to our podcast:
67,00

1pcs.
60,25EUR

About Islay Rum

Islay Rum is a rum distilled on the Scottish island of Islay, otherwise primarily known for its smoky whisky. For newcomers, it's a surprising, approachable rum that works neat or in cocktails, while for collectors it's notable because The Original Port Ellen Geal Pure Single Rum from the 2022 Inaugural Release marks something genuinely new: the first rum ever distilled on Islay.

History & Background

The rum comes from The Islay Rum Company, which with its 2022 launch became the island's first, and so far only, rum distillery. The debut release, The Original Port Ellen Geal Pure Single Rum, is a clear, white rum at 45%, named after the Port Ellen area on Islay's south coast. The rum is an unusual side path for an island whose identity is otherwise built almost entirely around whisky production, and it deliberately positions itself as a crossover between two spirits traditions that rarely meet.

Production & Style

The rum is distilled from molasses or cane juice, but often carries a hint of Islay's distinctive, maritime climate.

Signature Style

Maritime, Round, Sweet
The taste offers a round, sweet character with a hint of maritime, saline finish.

Facts

Producer	Islay Rum
Founded	2022
Pronounced	"EYE-luh rum"
Region	Islay
Country	Scotland
Owner	The Islay Rum Company
Raw material	Molasses
Ageing climate	Cask-aged in humid, maritime Scottish climate

Did you know?

Islay is otherwise primarily known for its smoky whisky, which makes a rum from this very island a rare crossover of traditions.

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