Libations Rum: First look inside as dedicated rum distillery and blending house opens in Leeds

Published 1st Jun 2023, 16:40 BST

Updated 1st Jun 2023, 16:40 BST

An award-winning rum company have made good on their plans to open one of the first dedicated rum distilleries and blending houses in Northern England.

Having launched in the December of 2019 following 18 months of painstaking planning, the award-winning Libations Rum, first embarked on plans to build one of North England's first rum houses, in 2021 following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Located a stone's throw from Leeds train station, Libations Distillery & Blending House will be open to visitors on Friday and Saturday each week.

Co-Founder Chloe Potter, said: “With increasing demand we wanted to give all parties a really clear idea of what we do and what our process entails. Transparency has become a bit of a buzz word in the industry, but we wanted to put our money where our mouth is and give everyone a real insight.”

Customers will be offered a guided tour of the distillery including an intimate introduction to the UK’s first ‘warm room’ for ageing and finishing rum. Take a look inside...

Co-founders Chloe Potter and Rory Armstrong first launched Libations Rum in 2019 and spent six months developing its award-winning Spiced Rum.

1. Libations Distillery & Blending House

Co-founders Chloe Potter and Rory Armstrong first launched Libations Rum in 2019 and spent six months developing its award-winning Spiced Rum. Photo: Libations

Located a stone's throw from Leeds train station, Libations Distillery & Blending House will be open to visitors on Friday and Saturday each week.

2. Libations Distillery & Blending House

Located a stone's throw from Leeds train station, Libations Distillery & Blending House will be open to visitors on Friday and Saturday each week. Photo: Libations

Co-Founder Chloe said: "Transparency has become a bit of a buzz word in the industry, but we wanted to put our money where our mouth is and give everyone a real insight."

3. Libations Distillery & Blending House

Co-Founder Chloe said: "Transparency has become a bit of a buzz word in the industry, but we wanted to put our money where our mouth is and give everyone a real insight." Photo: Libations

The tour will include a tasting session of each of the core offering (Pineapple Infused Piña, Single Origin Spiced and Double Aged Golden) and a 15% discount at the on-site store.

4. Libations Distillery & Blending House

The tour will include a tasting session of each of the core offering (Pineapple Infused Piña, Single Origin Spiced and Double Aged Golden) and a 15% discount at the on-site store. Photo: Libations

Customers will be offered a guided tour of the distillery including an intimate introduction to the UK’s first ‘warm room’ for ageing and finishing rum.

5. Libations Distillery & Blending House

Customers will be offered a guided tour of the distillery including an intimate introduction to the UK’s first ‘warm room’ for ageing and finishing rum. Photo: Libations

Co-Founder Rory said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing something new to the table. Genuine innovation doesn’t often take place which is why we’re really proud of the project."

6. Libations Distillery & Blending House

Co-Founder Rory said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing something new to the table. Genuine innovation doesn’t often take place which is why we’re really proud of the project." Photo: Libations