JERSEY/INTERNATIONAL. The Tidal Rum has unveiled Golden Tide, which it claims is the world’s first rum to be distilled at sea. The Jersey-based rum brand is collaborating with P&O Cruises to open the Golden Tide rum distillery onboard its newest ship Arvia, which launches next month.
Its creator describes Golden Tide as “an island-inspired liquid that captures the sense of adventure and excitement that the ocean brings”. The rum will be distilled exclusively onboard Arvia while she sails in the Caribbean, with the recipe being recreated on the mainland by The Tidal Rum.
The spirit blends flavours of the Caribbean region with marine botanicals from the British Isles “to celebrate togetherness and the enchantment of travels to island shores”.
The distillery will be located in Arvia’s Anderson’s Bar, featuring a 50-litre still known as ‘Aurelia’. Aurelia will distill the Golden Tide rum as the ship travels around the Caribbean, with guests able to watch the full distilling process through ceiling-to-floor windows.
The finished spirit will then be enjoyed neat or in cocktails at the bars on Arvia and will be sold in the ship’s shops in bottles with a unique gold label, marked with the individual batch number. The Tidal Rum will also recreate the recipe on the mainland with blue-labelled bottles, also available to buy onboard Arvia.
In addition, guests will be able to take part in onboard rum experiences including a tasting class and a rum blending class.
Founded in the summer of 2019 by Ben Clyde-Smith and Harry Coulthard in Jersey, The Tidal Rum uses a blend of Caribbean cask-aged rums from Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados and the Dominican Republic for its spirits.
The brand said it takes pride in its sustainable approach, using botanicals that thrive on the tidal coastline of Jersey.
Coulthard said: “With this new rum, we wanted to bring together the finest rums of the Caribbean with the fresh notes of coastal botanicals from the shores of Britain’s islands.
“Whether you’re taking your first sip while enjoying a stunning island horizon or a beautifully crafted cocktail in Anderson’s Bar, Golden Tide Rum has all the ingredients of an unforgettable P&O Cruises holiday.”
P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow said: “Our partnership with The Tidal Rum is based on a shared affinity with the sea, a commitment to sustainability and a passion for exclusively crafted drinks.
“We’re delighted to offer guests Golden Tide Rum onboard Arvia as the perfect accompaniment to a memorable holiday in the Caribbean.”
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