Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.) have launched limited-edition 'Wolf Rock' cask aged rum. Limited to only 200 bottles and the first ever rum release from SDCo., 'Wolf Rock' (42.4% ABV) is displayed in a wooden presentation box, priced at £50 per 50cl bottle. It is available exclusively from salcombegin.com and the Salcombe Gin Victuallers store on Island Street, Salcombe from 9.00am on Saturday 7th December. 

Named after 'Wolf Rock' an iconic nautical landmark at the entrance to Salcombe's estuary and marks the beginning and end of the 19th century voyages of the Salcombe Fruiters. Famous for carrying fresh fruits and spices around the globe, these sailing vessels often ventured to the West Indies to acquire a sweeter and more potent payload; sugar, molasses and rum.

Co-founder Howard Davies, comments: “We're extremely excited to launch this small batch limited-edition rum. This release draws inspiration from the Salcombe Fruit Schooners and is the culmination of a passion for fine spirits and a long-held desire of mine and of our Master Distiller, Jason Nickels to ferment and distil an exceptional rum right here in Salcombe.” Howard continues: “'We're thrilled with 'Wolf Rock' and can't wait to give others the opportunity to try this very limited-edition release of ours.” 

Fermented and distilled a traditional 60-litre hand beaten copper pot still using molasses, unrefined sugar and a blend of yeasts selected by SDCo.'s Master Distiller with no other added ingredients. Unlike most rums, 'Wolf Rock' has no sugar added after distillation, nor is it darkened by the addition of extra colouring. This results in a rum with light golden colour and natural sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Remarkably smooth with layered complexity, 'Wolf Rock' has a sweet butterscotch nose,  complemented by flavours of warm vanilla, mellow oak and hints of banana with an endearing, light chocolate finish. 

'Wolf Rock' is best served 'on the rocks'; a large measure of rum with plenty of ice in an old-fashioned glass or in a 'Salcombe Stormy' cocktail. 

'Salcombe Stormy' 
cocktail recipe / signature serve 

Ingredients

50ml Salcombe Rum 'Wolf Rock'
Twist of Lime
Angostura Bitters
Topped up with Ginger Ale

Method
Fill a high ball glass with ice. Add 'Wolf Rock' and a squeeze of lime, top up with Ginger Ale. Add two dashes of Angostura Bitters and garnish with a twist of lime peel. 

Launched in July 2016 and born out of a desire to create a world class spirit, SDCo., is internationally acclaimed with an award-winning gin portfolio, including their flagship 'Start Point' gin, limited-edition Voyager Series and most recently their exceptional dry rosé gin 'Rosé Sainte Marie'.

This forward-thinking brand has achieved a colossal 400 per cent growth in the past two years of trading and is a respected leader in the super premium gin sector with a multitude of international award wins. With a US launch planned for 2020, alongside innovative new product releases, SDCo. is setting a new standard of adventurous luxury in the boutique spirits industry.

For more information about Salcombe Distilling Co. please visit www.salcombegin.com

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NOTES TO EDITORS: 

About Salcombe Distilling Company

Luxury is at the core of Salcombe Distilling Co. Every drop of spirit is distilled with unrivalled passion, care and attention to detail. All the botanicals that are used have provenance, traceability and come from small suppliers and farmers who produce high quality products.  

Inspired by the coastal vitality of Salcombe and its shipbuilding heritage for exotic trading routes, SDCo. create exceptional spirits at their waterside distillery on Island Street, Salcombe; one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. Salcombe Gin is distilled on 'Provident', a 450l bespoke copper pot still which stands proud behind glass doors at the distillery for all to see whilst enjoying a 'Salcombe & Tonic' in the tasting bar overlooking the Salcombe estuary. Next door is The Gin School where visitors can learn about distillation and create their own bottle of gin. 

Salcombe Gin and Salcombe Distilling Co. has won a plethora of international and regional awards since its launch in 2016 including:  

World's Best Gin Design at The World Gin Awards 2019  
Platinum at The SIP Awards 2018  
Gold in the cask aged category of The Gin Masters Awards 2018 
Best in Class and Master at The Design & Packaging Masters 2018 
Double Gold at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 & 2019 
Gold at The World Gin Awards 2017 & 2019 
3 Stars at The Great Taste Awards 2017 
Gold at the Taste of the West Awards 2019
Best Producer at the Food & Drink Devon Awards 2017 
Best Drinks Product at the Devon Life Food & Drink Awards 2017 
Devon Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award 2018 
Best Business Start Up at The Western Morning News Business Awards 2018 

About Salcombe Fruiters

The Salcombe Fruiters were Schooner sailing vessels built in Salcombe and neighbouring Kingsbridge in the 1820s-1880s. These ships were the fastest of their day, with copper sheathed hulls and an ability to sail close to the wind, hand built to carry cargos of highly perishable fresh fruits, spices and herbs from around the world to England's ports. 

Salcombe Fruiters also ventured to the West Indies to acquire a much sweeter and more potent payload; sugar, molasses and rum. In the tropical Caribbean heat, puncheons or hogsheads of this rich spirit were carefully stowed on board these ships and surrounded by coconuts to protect the precious cargo during their perilous journey back across the Atlantic.