HOUSE RULES

  • SINGLE CASK

  • SINGLE VINTAGE

  • NO SUGAR

  • NO CARAMEL

  • NO FLAVOURING

  • NO ADDITIVES

  • CASK STRENGTH

WHY SINGLE CASK?

It is within the barrel that the magic of Rum truly unfolds. It’s where the raw spirit undergoes a crucial transformation, absorbing and developing the diverse flavours and aromas that will eventually shape its final personality. This means that even when a single batch of Rum is meticulously crafted by the distillery, individual casks from that same batch can exhibit distinct characteristics. At House of Rum, we select the single cask that stands out for its exceptional qualities, and preserve them by bottling its content without blending.

Rum cask capacities typically range from 200 to 250 litres. Taking into the evaporation loss due to the “devil’s Share”, we can only produce a limited run of 200 to 300 bottles from a single cask. A tiny amount indeed, but the greatest treasures in life are often found in limited quantities after all.

Once these are gone, there will never be another liquid in the world that will ever taste the same. The extremely rare nature of House of Rum expressions means that not only our Rums provide enthusiasts with some of the finest Rum-drinking experiences, they present valuable opportunities for collectors and investors, too.

WHY SINGLE VINTAGE?

Most Rums result from blending various batches made in different years, a technique employed by master blenders to achieve a well-balanced and consistent flavour profile.

At House of Rum, we take a different approach, actively seeking out those exceptional instances where a distillery’s given vintage stands out on its own, possessing perfect balance and unique characteristics.

By offering single-vintage Rum, we provide enthusiasts with the opportunity to savour a liquid that not only reflects its place of origin and the craft of its producer, but also captures the essence of the year in which it was created.

A Rum that truly embodies a sense of time and place.

WHY NO ADDITIVES?

It is no secret that, when it comes to widely available Rum brands, drinkers are often presented with mediocre, heavily manufactured, overly sweetened Rums laden with additives.

That is categorically not the Rum that we like to drink. What we are passionate about is Rums that stand shoulder to shoulder with, if not surpass, the world’s best sipping spirits such as Single Malt Scotch and premium Cognac. House of Rum’s mission is to offer enthusiasts of these exceptional spirits the opportunity to join us in enjoying outstanding, unadulterated Rum in its purest form.

To fulfil this mission, our commitment goes beyond selecting the highest-quality Rums from single vintages and single casks at cask strength. We also take pride in bottling them in their natural state, completely devoid of any additives commonly used in the spirits industry, such as boisé, sugar, caramel, or artificial colouring. Our aim is to present the Rum exactly as it emerges from the barrel, ensuring its purity, integrity, and preserving its unique character.