Matugga Distillery is offering a unique opportunity to be a part of Scotland’s distilling history, with the launch of its private cask ownership programme. With esteemed whisky expert Charles MacLean MBE believing this will put Scottish rum on the map, a limited number of casks are available for an initial investment of £3,300 each. Each cask will produce circa 350 bottles of 3-year-old rum, crafted with a 2,000-litre copper pot still by head distiller and leading craft rum expert, Paul Rutasikwa. This exclusive cask ownership is available on a first-come, first filled basis, in what Paul describes as a “milestone moment for Scottish rum”.
Paul said: “This is an opportunity like no other to join us on a very special journey. Scotland has a little known and very deep rum heritage linked to the Age of Imperialism. Now, in 2023, we’re part of Scotland’s exciting new wave of rum distillers and there’s a real opportunity for us to create history and take Scottish rum worldwide.”
In 2018, Paul and his wife Jacine made history by establishing Matugga, one of the first UK-based distilleries to make rum from scratch. Since then, their craft cask-aged and spiced rums have been praised with numerous international awards, including two Gold medals from the Rum and Cachaça Masters. Now, the pair are taking spirits enthusiasts on a ‘journey of discovery’ with their private cask programme, ‘Pamoja’, which translates to ‘Together’ in Paul’s native Swahili.
Paul said: “Most rums are aged in tropical countries. However, we have proved right here in Scotland that rum also ages brilliantly in cooler climates. Although it takes a bit longer, the end result is as delicious, mature and rounded as anything from the tropics.
“We’re excited to offer the unique opportunity to invest in one of our coveted casks filled with our new make rum. Over the course of three years, our spirit will mature and marry with the oak to produce a truly stunning and unique outcome. This is Pamoja – the spirit of togetherness.”
To register your interest and to be added to the Pamoja Rum Cask Offer priority list, visit matuggarum.com/private-rum-cask-ownership or email the team via info@matuggarum.com.