Think of rum and tropical islands with sandy beaches, palm trees and crystal clear blue seas may come to mind. However, the location of a brand new producer, Welbeck in Nottinghamshire - although very lovely in its own right - has certainly never been described as exotic.
It's a little-known fact but the north Notts village, renowned for artisan food and drink and an award-winning farm shop and cafe, is also home to Europe's biggest rum distillery. Although rum must be made from sugar cane, it doesn’t need to be made in a sugar cane producing country or island.
In exciting news for rum lovers, DropWorks Distillery will be launching its first batch of the spirit very soon. And it will be opening the site to the public for tours and tastings.
