Copeland Smugglers' Reserve Rum

Copeland Smugglers' Reserve Rum is the flagship rum of the Copeland Distillery in Donaghadee, County Down, named after the smugglers who worked the Copeland Islands in the 18th and 19th centuries. It blends heavily flavoured pot-still dark rum from Barbados, aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels, with light rum distilled at Copeland and aged in French Pinot Noir and quarter bourbon casks. The final blend is 90:10 bourbon to Pinot Noir cask. It won an IWSC Silver award in 2022, and its label won Label of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2021. Bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle.

Food Pairing: Banana bread.

Tasting Notes: Warm, sweet spices and gingerbread.

Serve: In a Cuba Libre with cola and lime, or a Coastal Storm with ginger ale, Angostura bitters and lime.