Landlocked English Spiced Rum
The Great Taste judges said it was “too much” and “not sweet enough.” We took
that as a compliment.
★★★★★ ‘ I just can’t believe how good this rum is. Every sip has me closing my eyes and going Mmm!' - Bruce V, verified buyer
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The Story
This is the spiced rum for people who've given up on spiced rum. I got tired of bottles that taste like sugar syrup with a hint of cinnamon, so I built mine the other way round: real, whole spices — cinnamon sticks, tonka beans, vanilla pods, fresh orange and lime peel — infused into the base rum until they actually mean something. Great Taste judges said it was “too much” and “not sweet enough.” That's exactly the point.
How it's made
I start with the same base rum as everything else — molasses fermented for 14 days, double-distilled through the stainless steel pot still. Then I infuse a generous bag of whole spices directly into that spirit: cinnamon, tonka bean, vanilla pod, fresh citrus peel. No extracts, no flavour concentrate. I let the spices do the work rather than masking them with sugar. It comes out rich and aromatic instead of cloying — built to taste like the ingredients, not like a dessert.
Why it's different
Where the Dark Spiced is built from spent dunder and recycled spices, this one is built from whole, fresh spices infused straight into the base rum. It's the more direct, more citrus-forward of the two spiced expressions.
Benefits + Features
- Clean cane flavour — no added sweetners, no flavourings
- Sips beautifully with a cube of ice or mixed into a rum manhattan
- Big spice profile for those that want to taste the real thing
Product Spec
ABV: 42%
Bottle size: Varies by variant — 700ml glass, 700ml Poly Pouch, 200ml, 50ml
Sugar content: A small amount of added, homemade caramel to balance the citrus.
Allergens: None
Made from: Molasses, water, and natural ingredients
Suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians
Shipping & Delivery
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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.
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.
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.
Neat over ice
This one was made to be sipped in a beautiful glass with a cube of ice.
In a cocktail
Paper Plane. 30ml Landlocked Spiced Rum, 30ml Amaro Nonino, 30ml Aperol, 30ml Lime Juice
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
