English Harbour 5 Year RumThough sugar production, and by extension rum production, were once central to life in Antigua, after the abolition of slavery in the early 19th century, both ceased on the island. The taste for rum persisted though, and in 1932, a group of Portuguese rum shop owners joined together to create Antigua Distillery Ltd., initially producing rum under the Cavalier label. In 1993, the English Harbour brand was created, and with the launch of the five year

damp maple leaves after a summer rain

Subtle notes of cocoa

continuing into the finish

For only two botanicals

as well as floral hibiscus

This is the original 1934 recipe

5% malted barley while the “B” higher rye mash is made with 35% rye

and the berry maceration (a mix of blackberries

Despite being 100% rye grain

Easy drinking and tasty

aged in a federally bonded warehouse

with mild spice and a touch of lemon