Plymouth, Devon · Product of England
50°21'58"N  ·  4°08'01"W

Three
Towns
Distillery

Rum made entirely from scratch in the heart of Plymouth

From the Moor to the Sea

One of England's only true scratch rum distilleries. From raw cane sugars and Dartmoor spring water to the finished bottle — every step happens right here in Plymouth, by hand, in small batches, with no shortcuts.

Trade Enquiries How We Make It
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We don't blend imported spirit. We make our rum — from raw cane sugar to bottle — entirely in Plymouth. One of only a handful of true scratch rum distilleries in England.

Three Towns Spiced Rum on Dartmoor
Our Story

Where science meets the still

Most rum brands start with a tanker of imported Caribbean distillate. We start with raw cane sugar, Dartmoor spring water, and an obsessive commitment to doing things properly. Three Towns Distillery is one of only a handful of producers in England making rum entirely from scratch — and proud of it.

Our distiller brings the rigour of a physicist and the instinct of a chef to every batch. Fermentation runs can last up to 26 days, shaped by temperature, humidity and the particular character of that yeast batch. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is approximated. The result is a spirit with genuine depth and a provenance that no blended brand can match.

Plymouth is the right place for this. A port city shaped by centuries of maritime trade, naval history and West Country ingenuity — the three historic towns of Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse united in 1914 into a city that has always looked outward, always set sail for something greater.

100% Scratch Distilled
26 Days Max Ferment
2 Exceptional Rums
The Raw Materials

Every ingredient chosen for a reason

We source each ingredient specifically for the flavour character it contributes. There are no commodity shortcuts here — only the best raw materials, transformed through patience and craft.

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Rapadura Sugar
Paraguay
Unrefined whole cane sugar retaining its natural molasses content. Rich, complex and deeply flavourful — the foundation of our spirit's character.
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Raw Cane Sugar
Brazil
Single-origin raw cane sugar selected for its clean fermentable profile, bringing brightness and structure to the wash alongside the Rapadura.
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Molasses
Carefully Sourced
The classic backbone of rum fermentation. Our molasses contributes the deep, rich bass notes that give Three Towns its unmistakable warmth and body.
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Dartmoor Spring Water
Devon, England
Exceptionally soft, single-source spring water from Dartmoor. Its near-neutral mineral profile creates a blank canvas for fermentation and distillation — letting the character of the sugars, the yeast and the still speak without interference. A deliberate technical choice as much as a provenance one.
The Process

Made from nothing
but raw ingredients
and expertise

While most English rum producers begin with someone else's distillate, we begin at the very start — selecting raw sugars, building our wash, fermenting with care, distilling on our own stills, and crafting the final spirit entirely in-house. It takes longer. It demands more. And the difference is unmistakable in the glass.

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Ingredient Selection
Rapadura from Paraguay, raw cane sugar from Brazil, and molasses are chosen batch by batch for their individual flavour contribution and fermentation characteristics.
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Wash Building
Our sugars and molasses are combined with Dartmoor spring water — exceptionally soft and near-neutral in mineral content. This creates a pure, blank canvas that allows the character of the raw ingredients and fermentation to develop without interference from the water profile.
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Fermentation
We ferment using commercial-grade rum distilling yeast. Each run is monitored and allowed to develop on its own terms — up to 26 days — responding to temperature, humidity and the yeast itself.
Up to 26 days per batch
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Pot Distillation
The fermented wash first passes through our pot still — the traditional heart of artisan distilling. The pot retains congeners and character, building the rich, complex base of our spirit.
Traditional pot still
05 ——
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Reflux Column Distillation
Our reflux column still then brings precision — refining and purifying the spirit to achieve exactly the right balance of character and cleanliness that the final product demands.
Reflux column still
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Craft & Bottle
From pure Plymouth-made spirit, our distiller crafts each rum expression by hand. No imported base, no shortcuts — just expertise, instinct, and an obsessive attention to flavour. Small batch. Bottled by hand.
The Rums

Two expressions.
One uncompromising standard.

Every drop of spirit in both our rums was made from scratch in Plymouth. 40% ABV · 70cl · Small Batch · Bottled by Hand · Product of England

Three Towns Spiced Rum on the coast
Spiced Rum · The Coast
Three Towns Spiced Rum by Dartmoor stream
Spiced Rum · Dartmoor
Three Towns Spiced Rum on Dartmoor river
Spiced Rum · Dartmoor
Three Towns Spiced Rum on the beach
Spiced Rum · The Coast
Trusted by the Trade

In Their Own Words

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Three Towns' spiced rum has been the best received rum we've had in as long as I can remember, and for good reason. The flavour is exceptional — rich, smooth and perfectly balanced, with a depth that has proven incredibly popular with guests and staff alike. It stands out not just as a great local rum, but as one of the finest we've tasted anywhere. The personal service is outstanding — friendly, reliable and genuinely passionate. Three Towns delivers both an incredible product and brilliant service, effortlessly.

Two Bridges Hotel
Dartmoor, Devon
Two Bridges Hotel
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We stock Three Towns rums across both our venues — in fact, they're the only rums we'd consider. The feedback on quality has been superb from everyone who's tried them, and everyone comes back for more. One regular customer who grew up in Jamaica told us this is the only rum that comes close to what they know as 'proper' rum. 'Authentic' doesn't quite cover it.

Wilful Beer
South Brent, Devon
Wilful Beer
Why Partner With Us

A story your customers
will actually remember

Genuinely Scratch Distilled

One of only a handful of producers in England making rum from raw ingredients. No imported Caribbean base spirit — every drop is made in the historic port of Plymouth. This is a story that sells itself.

Scientific Precision

Our distiller brings a physicist's rigour to every batch decision — fermentation length, still cuts, blending ratios. This is not guesswork. The consistency and quality your customers expect, every time.

True Provenance

Rapadura from Paraguay. Raw cane sugar from Brazil. Exceptionally soft Dartmoor spring water — chosen specifically for its near-neutral mineral profile, creating the ideal blank canvas for fermentation. Distilled in Plymouth. Every element chosen deliberately, every claim genuine.

B2B Only — Always

We do not sell direct to the public. We do not compete with our trade partners. Our entire business is built around supplying the on-trade, hospitality and wholesale sectors — your success is our success.

Plymouth Maritime Heritage

Rum and Plymouth are inseparable — the Royal Navy, centuries of Atlantic trade, the voyages of Drake and the Pilgrim Fathers. Three Towns sits naturally in that history and gives venues a genuine regional narrative.

Small Batch Integrity

Every batch is small by design — carefully made, quality-checked, and bottled by hand. We work with accounts of all sizes and are invested in making your listing perform. Let's talk about what works for you.

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business

We supply bars, restaurants, hotels, wholesalers and specialist retailers across the UK. If you'd like to stock Three Towns, discuss trade terms, or simply learn more, we'd love to hear from you.

All enquiries are handled directly by our distiller. We aim to respond to every trade enquiry within one working day.

Location
Plymouth, Devon, UK
Supply
B2B & Wholesale Only
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