{"product_id":"north-uist-hebridean-spiced-rum-70cl","title":"North Uist Hebridean Spiced Rum 70CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the midway point of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides lies the wind blasted island of North Uist, population 1254. It’s the raw North Atlantic weather here that’s forged a starkly beautiful landscape where only the hardiest plants survive. There’s a sturdy outdoor lifestyle here: wild swimming and surfing are common, but they aren’t for the faint hearted. And it’s here in 2017 that Kate and Johnny founded the North Uist distillery, producing Gin, Whisky and Rum. Nine years later and three consecutive Scottish Gin Producer of the Year awards is testament to their hard work and their brilliant Downpour range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood folks, good land, great drinks! The striking, rain embossed bottles complement the wonderful liquid inside and they make a great present for the self or for others. North Uist Distillery is sustainable and carbon neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownpour Hebridean Spiced Rum is a spectacular cross-Atlantic marriage that seamlessly unites tropical warmth with wild Scottish maritime elements. It is bottled at a standard premium strength of 40% ABV in a 70cl format.\u003cbr\u003e•    Nose: Rich, heavily aromatic, and deeply complex. It opens with a vibrant, sweet wave of dark rum and classic molasses, quickly followed by hints of fresh coastal air, pine needles, and an engaging herbal back-note.\u003cbr\u003e•    Palate: Unbelievably robust yet remarkably smooth. The foundational Caribbean esters deliver tropical layers of caramelized sugar, allspice, banana, and cinnamon. These sweet, warming tones are perfectly contrasted by hand-foraged island botanicals, bringing forward savoury notes of wild thyme and a unique fruity punch reminiscent of green apples from local pineapple weed.\u003cbr\u003e•    Finish: Long, confident, and deeply warming. A gentle coastal salinity derived from local sea vegetables lingers pleasantly alongside a final prickle of comforting baking spices and herbal dryness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Distilling Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo produce this unique spiced rum, the distilling team relies on precise sourcing and traditional production styles. The base relies on an artisanal blend of white rums and highly expressive Jamaican single-estate, wild-fermented rum. Carefully hand-foraged local botanicals, such as pepper dulse seaweed harvested from the rocky island shores and wild pineapple weed, are distilled directly with the white rum components before being artfully blended together with rich, aged rum from across the Caribbean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions \u0026amp; Cocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly versatile spirit can easily anchor an entire evening, adapting beautifully from a simple sundowner to an elegant mixed drink:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    The Perfect Serve: Pour a generous measure over plenty of cubed ice, top up with a premium cola or fiery ginger beer, and garnish with a fresh wedge of lime.\u003cbr\u003e•    Hebridean Dark \u0026amp; Stormy: In a highball glass filled with ice, combine 50ml of the spiced rum with the juice of half a lime. Top with high-quality ginger ale or ginger beer and stir gently.\u003cbr\u003e•    Spiced Rum Old Fashioned: Stir 50ml of the rum with a bar-spoon of brown sugar syrup and two dashes of Angostura bitters over ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice block and express an orange peel over the top to complement the tropical Jamaican esters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fascinating balance of coastal salinity, herbaceous wild thyme, and deep molasses sweetness makes this rum an exceptional partner for a variety of dishes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Seafood: The subtle pepper dulse seaweed note pairs magnificently with local Scottish seafood. Try it alongside hot-smoked salmon, seared scallops, or grilled langoustines brushed with herb butter.\u003cbr\u003e•    Mains: Pair it with rich, sticky barbecue pork ribs, slow-cooked jerk chicken, or caramelized pork belly, where the rum's natural sweetness matches the glaze while its spices slice cleanly through the richness.\u003cbr\u003e•    Desserts \u0026amp; Cheeses: It is an absolute triumph when served alongside a mature, sharp Scottish cheddar or blue cheese. For dessert, match it with a warm ginger cake, sticky toffee pudding, or dark chocolate truffles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Uist Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55345372660055,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5529\/9927\/files\/Rum.jpg?v=1791552857","url":"https:\/\/artifexdrinks.com\/products\/north-uist-hebridean-spiced-rum-70cl","provider":"Artifex Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}