An exciting new distillery in Glasgow's southside has created a rum inspired by a classic Scottish dessert.
The Jacobite Spirit Company's Charlie’s Chopper Raspberry Spiced Rum is based on cranachan and is the second foray into the craft rum market.
The limited-edition, flavoured spiced rum is the follow up to The 45 Scottish Spiced Rum and is described as balancing the "vibrance of fresh raspberries" with "subtle hints of vanilla and the richness of toasted oats".
Jacobite Spirits’ master distiller Tony Stapleton explained that cranachan was traditionally made to mark the joy of the harvest - which fitted their plan to create a drink that inspired positive feelings and celebration.
He stated that at 40% ABV, Charlie’s Chopper Raspberry Spiced Rum is warming, works well with a refreshing mixer and offers "something different" to the new spiced rum drinker or the connoisseur.
He said: "Both our rums are themed with a twist of irreverence. We believe our brands, as well as the drinks themselves, ought to have a personality that stands out.
"We think Charlie’s Chopper is a fun name and something that people will have a laugh about and remember. But we’re sure they’ll remember the rum even more.
He added that they wanted to take on the challenge of bringing another flavour of Scotland into our spiced rum, he said: "Cranachan quickly became our inspiration, with its delicious, sweet taste and tradition of celebration.
“Craft spirits producers are very skilled and earnest and we strive to reach that standard, but we didn’t want that to come at the expense of making a drink which is primarily about fun.
“And that’s why the flavour profile of Charlie’s Chopper perfectly matches the feel of the brand - light, zesty and bold, wrapped up in a slightly silly package with a nod to its homegrown heritage.”
