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Scratch Distillery

Edition Six Feature
Words by: Ellie Taverner and Doug Miller
Location: Hertfordshire, England, UK
Photo Credit: ©Harriet Clare @harrietclarephotos
Doug and I are a brother-and-sister-in-law duo distilling rum from scratch in rural Hertfordshire, England, UK. We were among the very first of a small pool of rum distillers in the UK dedicated to crafting exceptional pot distilled rum from scratch. We want to establish British rum as a category that is respected in its own right, not confused with rums that are imported from abroad, blended and misleadingly called ‘British crafted rum’.
Many thought we were insane to even attempt to distil rum here in the UK. Not only have we proven them wrong, but we are also distilling the kind of rum that wins awards and has captured the attention of rum enthusiasts. We now supply newly filled casks to Berry Brothers & Rudd, the pre-eminent wine and spirits retailer. It’s vindication of our vision: our rums, made from Scratch here in Hertfordshire, sit shoulder to shoulder with some of the best rums from around the world.