The spirit of experimentation drives everything we do, producing uncompromisingly bold rum crafted entirely in-house

A circular logo for Cane Rattle Rattery in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, established in 2020, featuring a line drawing of a Cane Rat holding a sugar cane stalk.

Buckinghamshire Rum

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

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The Cane Rat Story

Established in 2020 in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, we are more than just an independent craft rum maker: we are pioneers.

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The Process

We meticulously ferment our wash over several days, carefully distil each batch, and bottle it all under one roof. From the first ingredient to the final seal, every drop is crafted entirely by us.

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Our little ornamental still had been neglected for a while... The copper has reacted to form a beautiful blue compound (possibly a sulphate) along the inside surface.
Our still is a traditional copper alembic design and does not include any sophisticated Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems which automate the cleaning process. So, all cleaning is done manually, by hand, after every distillation. The reward justifies the
10 December 2023 That was the day the liquid entered our ex-Tokaji wine barrel, and every day since has been a trade-off between quality and quantity. But, quality wins every single time. We filled the barrel to approximately two-thirds capacity, a
Cobwebs... These casks haven’t been moved in months, and they likely won’t be for a few more years, when the liquid inside is ready to be bottled. Many brands are taking shortcuts by adding flavourings, sweeteners and colours to make the
Divine protection, for a fee. The angels certainly take their share when watching over our barrels. Over time, a small amount of liquid is lost to evaporation. The famous “Angel’s Share.” This can amount to several litres over
Out of sight... But not out of mind. November was the last time we opened this fermentation vat up. By then, the wash had already been sitting there for approximately 8 months. Long fermentation times mean more ester production, let's see how this
We keep talking about British rum… but what does that really mean? Very few distilleries in the UK make their rum from scratch. That means fermenting and distilling on-site, with even fewer maturing it. At our distillery, we make it all here
The Steam Clean Every so often, we distil a mixture of vinegar and water though the still. This removes any built up residue, ensuring the still is ready for the next spirit run.