Origin: United Kingdom. Produced by a small, craft operation based on a former fruit farm.
Tasting & Drinking Profile
Aroma / Nose: Depending on expression, expect sweet molasses, warm spice, apple / fruit wood smoke, toasted wood notes.
Palate: Rich sweetness from molasses or similar base; spice and smoke elements in smoked or spiced versions; apple and baking spice in the apple rum. The smoked version in particular is noted for its smoky, burnt flavour tempered with sweetness.
Burning Barn Rum
Finish: Varies. The smoked rum has a “fiery” finish; the apple and spice variants warm up toward the end with pepper / spice notes.
✅ Strengths & Things to Consider
What works well:
If you like rum with character — smoke, spice, apple notes — this brand delivers more flavor complexity than many mainstream flavored/spiced rums.
Their craft / small-batch authenticity (roasted spices, use of apple wood, orchard background) appeals to people who appreciate something with a story.
Good for sipping neat (for those who like bold flavour) or as a base in cocktails (especially where spice and smoke can shine).
Potential Drawbacks:
If you prefer very clean, neutral rum, this might be too bold or flavored for your taste.
Because of the flavoring / smoke, the rum might mask some subtler “rum” character—you might get more of the flavor additives than the base spirit, depending on the expression.
If you like, I can pull up images and compare Burning Barn Rum with some Texan or Indian-market craft rums similar in style (smoked / spiced) so you can see what alternatives you might find locally. Do you want me to do that?
