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Landlocked English Dark Spiced Rum

Deep, bold, and built from what most distilleries throw away.

★★★★★ ‘ I bought the Landlocked Dark Spiced Rum as it is now my go to rum. It has a great taste and a reasonable price. — Clint L, verified buyer

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  • Zero reutns in three years
  • Free shipping over £50
  • Small batch — crafted in MK
Size

13 in stock

The Story

The one people come back for. It's made from the dunder — the spent molasses left in the still after the first distillation — blended back into fresh base spirit, plus a second spiced rum made from the spent spices of the Spiced Rum, and a touch of caramel for balance. Every ingredient in this bottle has already done a job once before. That's where the depth comes from.

How it's made

After I distil the White Rum, I don't throw away what's left in the still. I take that spent molasses — the dunder — and blend it back into fresh base spirit, building real depth without adding anything artificial. Then in goes the second spiced rum made from the Spiced Rum's spent spices, and a touch of caramel to round it out. It's the most layered thing I make, and it's built entirely from things most distilleries would throw away. Nothing here is wasted, and nothing here is simple.

Why it's different

The most complex thing in the range, full stop. Where the Spiced Rum is built from fresh whole spices, this one reuses the spent dunder and spent spices from other batches — nothing else in the lineup is built this way.

Benefits + Features

  • Deep treacle flavour — depth and intensity that will last
  • Mixes properly in any classic whiskey cocktail
  • Lower spice profile if Spiced isn't your thing

Product Spec

ABV: 42%

Bottle size: Varies by variant — 700ml glass, 700ml Poly Pouch, 200ml, 50ml

Sugar content: A small amount from homemade caramel

Allergens: None

Made from: Molasses, water, and natural ingredients

Suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians

Shipping & Delivery

We aim to dispatch within 48 hours Mon–Fri.

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Free shipping on orders over £50.

Local collection from the distillery in Fenny Stratford — always free. Get a free cocktail at Bruce’s Bar if you collect on a Friday from 12pm or Saturday from 3pm.

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Returns & Guarantee

Not happy? Email Luke at hello@threecountiesspiritsco.com and he’ll sort it — full refund, no fuss.

Unopened bottles can be returned within 14 days for a full refund.

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FAQ

How long does it last once opened?
18–24 months if stored away from direct sunlight.

Can I visit the distillery?
Yes — book a tour here.

Why does it cost more than supermarket rum?
Because we use real ingredients, distil from scratch, and fill every bottle by hand. There’s no shortcut in the process.

Is it vegan?
Yes. No animal products in the distillation or filtration process.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark molasses, warm spice

Palate

Bold, layered, balanced caramel.

Finish

Long, rich, full-bodied.

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Neat over ice

Over a single big ice cube, yes — but this one really shines in a glass with other things in it.

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In a cocktail

Dragon Drop. 50ml Landlocked Dark Spiced Rum 25ml, Dragon Fruit Cordial, 15ml Grapefruit Oleo

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The process

I start with raw molasses — the same base ingredient used to make Caribbean rum, fermented from scratch here in Fenny Stratford. No bought-in base spirit. No concentrate. The molasses ferments for 14 days, creating a wash I then double-distil through our modern, stainless steel pot still.

— Luke Garnsworthy, Founder & Distiller

Why Landlocked

Email Luke directly

hello@threecountiesspiritsco.com

I read every email. Real founder, real reply.

Distilled in Milton Keynes

From our own still

Made from molasses, in our own still, by one person.

Ships from MK in 24 hours

Free over £50

Express available. Local collection always free.

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