Great

British

rum

The Rum

Hand crafted, small batch rum, made with responsibly sourced organic Panela, and distilled in our beautiful Portuguese copper alembic still, at our distillery in Buckinghamshire.

The Cane Rat Story

Based in Stoke Mandeville, Bucks, we an independent maker of craft rum.

We are one of only a handful in the UK who make our rums entirely from scratch.

The Process

Handmade from start to finish. We ferment our wash over several days, distilling and bottling every batch right here at our distillery in Buckinghamshire. 

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The "lentil," also known as the dephlamator. It's installed on the top of the still, just before the swan neck, and enables us to distill our spirits to a much higher proof over a single run if required. A steady stream of water drips on
The yeast, having done its job of consuming all the sugars, now settles at the bottom of the fermentation tank, forming a thick layer. As we begin to drain the tank, the yeast becomes exposed, revealing a fascinating sight: little craters and bumps d
Last year, we took a leap of faith and entered our cherished limited-edition rum, Apricity, into the 2024 London Spirits Competition. As a small distillery, it was a nerve-wracking decision, especially since it was only our second batch ever, and the
Cherry cask rum, still maturing, is showing promise. The flavor is influenced by cask age and type, with this particular rum being just 4 months old, and maturing in new wood. It's part of a series of unique casks we're developing, each offering
After several marathon distillations over the last few days, we finally made enough rum to fill four 100-liter casks. The rum has now begun its graceful aging in these ex Tawny and Ruby Port casks, sourced from the renowned J.Dias cooperage in Port
Spirit run, and the collection steam seems to disappear into thin air. At over 80% ABV, the density of the rum, and its clarity, make it such that it's difficult to see its surface. Despite what it seems, this receiver is almost full
With all the holes in the distillery cladding, it's no wonder it's always freezing in here. But hey, at least it makes for a pretty cool light show when the sun shines through.