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When we started designing Manchester Rum, we knew what was going inside the bottle. The harder question was what the bottle itself should say.

We wanted it to sit naturally alongside Manchester Gin and the rest of The Spirit of Manchester Distillery family, while still having an identity of its own. It needed to feel like the next chapter, not a completely different story.

The design takes its inspiration from modern Manchester and the skyline we see on our drive into the city every day. It's shaped by the architecture that's transformed our city over the last decade and therefore it's a bottle that looks forward, just as much as the spirit inside does.

We've shared the thinking behind Manchester Rum First Edition, from the earliest ideas through to the finished bottle.

Read the full story below.

Manchester Rum was designed to reflect the city that inspired it. Discover the story behind our bottle design, from Manchester’s modern skyline to the subtle details hidden within our label.

After more than five years quietly ageing beneath the arches of Manchester, we are proud to introduce Manchester Rum — Manchester’s first premium aged spiced rum and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our distillery.

That's right—you can now enjoy award-winning Manchester Gin cocktails in a stunning new destination before you fly. Manchester Gin takes pride of place on the Fever-Tree bar menu at the newly opened Terminal 2 bar, featuring signature serves like the Classic G&T with Manchester Signature Gin, the White Grape & Elderflower Spritz, and the Rhubarb & Raspberry Collins. Whether you're a gin connoisseur or discovering Manchester Gin for the first time, the Fever-Tree Bar is the perfect place to experience what makes our spirits truly special.

When the BRIT Awards arrived in Manchester for the first time, we were asked to create something special. The result? A one-off gin inspired by four BRIT botanicals and the confidence, creativity and character of our city.

Valentine’s Gin Cocktails: Rhubarb & Elderflower Edition. Looking for the perfect Valentine’s serve? Our latest guide features:

• The Rhubarb Collins: A refreshing, floral crowd-pleaser.

• The Rhubarb French 75: A sparkling, celebratory classic. Get the recipes and learn how to give your drinks that signature blush-pink glow.

Valentine’s Pink Gin Cocktails: The Raspberry Edition. Looking for the perfect Valentine’s serve? Our latest guide features:

• The Clover Club: A silky, sophisticated masterpiece.
• The Raspberry Gin Smash: A fresh and fruity home-bar favorite.
• The Raspberry Gin Spritz: A sparkling, elegant crowd-pleaser

Get the recipes and learn how to use raspberry gin to give your date-night drinks a romantic, rosy glow.

This Christmas, make a gift unforgettable with your own gin or spiced rum bottle. Choose botanicals, flavourings, and a custom label to create a personalised spirit that’s crafted right here in Manchester. More than a bottle - it’s a keepsake, a story, and an experience.