Fynoderee Distillery’s Refuge Manx Rum Embarks on a Distinctive Journey to the Tower of Refuge
The Fynoderee Distillery has unveiled particulars of its second premium spirit, Refuge Manx Rum, set to launch in 2024. This limited-edition natural rum, aged in first-fill oak Bourbon casks, is presently resting within the iconic Tower of Refuge, including a maritime twist to its flavour profile.
The journey of this particular rum started with a departure from The Fynoderee Distillery, nestled subsequent to the Manx Electrical Railway station in Ramsey. The distillery staff orchestrated a novel and nostalgic send-off, utilising the Isle of Man’s Victorian transport community. The barrels had been loaded onto the Manx Electrical Railway’s Items Wagon, dormant for a number of a long time, and transported to Derby Fortress Station in Douglas. From there, a horse tram, pulled by the Clydesdale Trammer “Torrin,” paraded the cargo alongside the Douglas promenade to the Conflict Memorial.
Embracing the problem of navigating the causeway to the Tower of Refuge, the rum launched into its last leg of the journey. Making the most of the Equinox low tide, a tractor towed the barrels to the Tower, the place they are going to soak up the distinctive environment of the Manx stone-built construction and the ocean air’s mineral-rich salinity through the maturation course of.
Whereas lovers eagerly await the discharge of Refuge Manx Rum, The Fynoderee Distillery encourages them to benefit from the “Fynoderee Manx Dry Gin – RNLI Version,” a basic gin with fragrant juniper and a nod to maritime heritage with a contact of sugar kelp—an ideal current for Christmas and a toast to the courageous RNLI crew members previous and current who’ve saved lives at sea over the generations.
Refuge Manx Rum, set to be launched in the direction of the top of 2024, is not going to solely delight spirits lovers but additionally contribute to a noble trigger. A portion of the gross sales income shall be donated on to the RNLI, supporting their life-saving efforts. Moreover, two bottles shall be donated to every of the 238 lifeboat stations within the British Isles, to be auctioned for extra fundraising.
