Penryn Spirits launches botanical rum for gin lovers
New Cornish distillery, Penryn Spirits, has launched its BORA Botanical Rum, the rum for gin lovers.
Named after the Cornish word for dawn, BORA heralds a new beginning for rum, reinventing traditional spiced rum using British botanicals. BORA is distilled using natural, locally sourced botanicals, including nettles and quinces, to create a light, dry, aromatic spirit.
BORA is designed to partner with tonic, with a sprig of rosemary recommended to complement the spirit’s botanical notes, however the spirit can also be served on the rocks, used in cocktails and with other light mixers.
As a carbon-negative product, BORA uses cutting-edge technology to distil sustainably, has eco-friendly packaging, and offsets emissions by planting trees in Cornwall.
On a mission to breathe new life into traditional spirits, Penryn Spirits was founded by Pete Mack and Willoughby Werner, who have harboured dreams of running a distillery together since they met at Britannia Royal Navy College. They said: “We are very excited to launch BORA Botanical Rum this Summer. Following nearly a decade of dreaming, two years of experimentation and refinement, and plenty of setbacks along the way, we’ve created what we believe is a truly unique spirit. Harnessing the wealth of flavour offered by the natural botanicals in the Cornish landscape around us, BORA is a complex, smooth, and aromatic rum that brings something different to this bourgeoning category. We couldn’t be prouder to be distilling and launching BORA within the context of Cornwall’s rich distilling heritage.”
BORA’s black and white bottle design is inspired by Saint Piran’s Flag of Cornwall, with a magpie rising up against a gold background.
Priced at £30 for a 50cl bottle, BORA is available now at www.penrynspirits.com.
