Badachro Distillery in the western highlands has launched Surfing Puffin Rum – a companion spirit to its award-winning Dancing Puffin Vodka – and it has already been shortlisted in the International Blended Rum category of the 2024 Scottish Rum Awards.
The rum brings together three specially selected, imported barrel-aged rums from the Caribbean, which is then given a distinctly Highland flavour by infusing the spirit with local heather and myrtle, as well as Seville orange. The result is a golden rum that’s perfect for pairing with mixers or adding to cocktails, says Badachro’s Managing Director Gordon Quinn.
Gordon explains, “There has been an explosion in the popularity of rum in the UK over the last couple of years, and after over a year of experimentation we are delighted to be bringing Surfing Puffin to the market.
“A little over a year ago, we started experimenting with rum – trying different blends and botanicals to find a flavour that truly represented Badachro.
“We initially thought we might produce a dark rum, but after trying various different recipes it was the golden rum that really felt like it belonged alongside the rest of our spirits.”
“There are a lot of very sweet rums on the market just now, but we wanted to create something a little different. Surfing Puffin is by no means a dry rum, but its subtle sweetness balances nicely with popular sugary mixers like cola or ginger beer.
“It’s also fantastic in cocktails, allowing you to make a nice Scottish twist on classics like a mojito or daiquiri.”
Surfing Puffin Rum (40%) is available to trade customers through Badachro Distillery’s UK distributors and export partners, as well as directly from the distillery. Priced simply using the same pricing model as its sister spirit, Dancing Puffin Vodka.