Merser & Co. Double Barrel Rum

London’s first rum blending house in over a century, Merser & Co unites aged Caribbean rums (up to 12 years) and “double barrels” them with a 6-month marrying in London. Dry, elegant and beautifully packaged, Double Barrel is a distinctive, award-winning choice for refined sipping and standout gifting.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Alluring vanilla sweetness and vibrant tropical fruit on the nose, wrapped in toasty oak. The palate is mouth-coating, warming and generous—soft vanilla, more tropical brightness and subtle wine-like notes from cask maturation. Toasty oak returns on the finish with sweet vanilla and hints of pastry cream.

Key Details

• Distillery / Blender: Charles Merser & Co. (Hayman family)
• Type: Blended / Double Barrel Aged Rum
• Region: Caribbean blend; blended & married in London, UK
• ABV: 43.1%
• Volume: 700ml
• Stills: Pot & column stills
• Aging: Aged up to 12 years in the Caribbean; rested 6 months in London (ex-bourbon / ex-Scotch casks)
Signature Serve: Neat over one large cube, or The Classic Merser Rum & Cola

Cocktail Pairings

A Honey Daiquiri shows its dry elegance; a Rum Old Fashioned layers oak, vanilla and citrus oils; a Queen’s Park Swizzle pairs mint and bitters over crushed ice; or lean into a Rum Manhattan for silky depth.

Craftsmanship & Story

Inspired by the 17th–19th century London blending houses, Merser sources aged Caribbean rums and marries them in London—no added sugar or colour—reviving a lost craft with modern precision and an unmistakably polished, dry house style.

Special Features

“Double barrel” maturation (Caribbean ageing + London marrying), blend of island styles for balance and character, no added sugar or colouring, and a textured bottle that nods to London’s rum-trading heritage.

Recognition & Accolades

Consistently decorated across major competitions for flavour, craft and design.

• Master: The Rum Masters (The Spirits Business), 2020
• Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
• Gold: International Spirits Challenge, 2021
• Style Winner: World Rum Awards (Pot & Column Still), 2021
• Gold (Design): World Rum Awards (Bottle Design), 2021
• Winner (Overall Design & Packaging): The Spirits Business Masters, 2020
• Bronze: NZ Spirits Awards, 2022

These accolades confirm Double Barrel’s status as a distinctive, modern London blend—complex, dry and eminently gift-worthy.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A stylish choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and corporate thanks—refined neat, over ice or in a polished classic.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.