We’re thrilled to announce that our golden spiced rum, The Father, has lived up to its resplendent hues and won “Gold” at the spirits industry’s most prestigious awards!
The Spirits Business - Global Rum and Cachaça Awards 2025
The Father of the Fleet - Gold
The Father is a “vibrant and zesty” golden craft spiced rum, with notes of “caramel, pineapple and woody spices”, inspired by Henry VIII's pivotal role in establishing the Royal Navy, and his love of importing exotic foods and spices...
HENRY VIII – FATHER OF THE ROYAL NAVY
During his reign, Henry grew his fleet from just two warships into an intimidating armada. He designed the first gun ports, improving ship stability and quadrupling crew numbers. He built dockyards at Greenwich, became the world’s largest importer of rum, created the Admiralty and in 1546 he formally established the Royal Navy, firmly cementing his place in history as… The Father.
Henry’s ultimate indulgence was Sweet Potato and Quince pie. He sent ships to wife Katherine of Aragon’s native Spain to maintain regular supplies of sweet potato, but their divorce forced him to send his ships further afield, returning with even more exotic fruits and spices.
The Father is a dulcet, warm and rounded spiced Caribbean rum, macerated with Sweet Potato, Quince, Pomegranate, Ginger, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Allspice. Serve on the rocks or with ginger ale and a squeeze of fresh lime - pure sunshine in a glass!
This means all our products have won gold or above, and we couldn’t be more proud.