English
producer Nelson’s Distillery has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two
rums, each made with spirits from Barbados, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Nelson’s
Signature Blend Rum and Nelson’s Roasted Pineapple Rum are bottled at 42.5% abv To create Nelson’s Signature Blend Rum
and Nelson’s Roasted Pineapple Rum, three rums sourced from distilleries in
Barbados, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica are blended together and aged in
oak barrels for three years. To make its Roasted Pineapple Rum, Nelson’s then
adds “natural” flavorings to the blend.
Neil
Harrison, founder and master distiller, said: “We know that rum is the next big
trend here in the United Kingdom, especially flavored rum. As a forward-thinking, proactive business, we
wanted to ensure that our expansion not only includes the development of our
signature gin range, but also places us firmly at the forefront of this
exciting new marketplace”.
Bottled at 42.5% abv, Nelson’s Signature
Blend Rum and Nelson’s Roasted Pineapple Rum are priced at $52.00 per 700 ml
bottle. The launch follows the news that
Nelson’s has expanded its sales team as it looks to grow its presence in the
UK. Rosie Peters and Lara Marshall have both been appointed as account managers
for the business.
