Matugga Distillery has launched its non-public cask possession programme, Pamoja, to the general public, providing individuals the prospect to faucet into the rising market of rum cask possession.
A restricted variety of casks can be found for an preliminary funding of £3,300 every, on a primary come, first stuffed foundation. The consequence will probably be circa 350 bottles of three-year-old rum per ex-Bourbon cask, produced utilizing a 2,000-litre copper pot nonetheless by head distiller, Paul Rutasikwa.
Rutasikwa mentioned: “This is a chance like no different to affix us on a really particular journey. Scotland has a bit identified and really deep rum heritage linked to the Age of Imperialism. Now, in 2023, we’re a part of Scotland’s thrilling new wave of rum distillers and there’s an actual alternative for us to create historical past and take Scottish rum worldwide.”
Alongside his spouse Jacine, Rutasikwa set-up the Livingston-based distillery in 2018, one of many first UK companies to supply rums distilled from scratch.
Rutasikwa added: “Most rums are aged in tropical international locations. Nevertheless, we’ve proved proper right here in Scotland that rum additionally ages brilliantly in cooler climates. Though it takes a bit longer, the top result’s as scrumptious, mature and rounded as something from the tropics.
Matugga has been helped on its journey by a profitable crowdfunding marketing campaign, which in early 2022 secured the distillery in extra of £300,000. The six-figure sum has been put in the direction of an eightfold improve in manufacturing capability, whereas enabling the distillery to develop its crew.
Register your curiosity and be added to the Pamoja Rum Cask Supply precedence record right here.
