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Uche Rum
Uche Rum Award Winning Bottle
Uche Rum Bottle
ManufacturerUche Rum Ltd
Country of OriginEngland
IntroducedMay 20th 2022
Alcohol by volume37.5%
ColourGolden
FlavourCoconut

Overview

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Uche Rum is a premium coconut flavoured vegan rum brand founded by three friends from London. The name "Uche" (pronounced 'ooo-chay') is of Nigerian origin, meaning 'will' or 'intent' and pays tribute to the brother of one of the founders, who passed away.[1][2]

Distillation Process

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Twice distilled from molasses in 200-litre copper alembic stills.[3][4][5]

Media Appearances

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Ian Burrell 'The Global Rum Ambassador' (voted 14th most influential person, 2020 Bar Worlds Top 100) featured Uche Rum's coconut flavoured rum during one of his regular segments on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch show.[6][7][8]

Uche Rum was featured in an article titled in the Metro in an article titled 'The best rum to buy this summer: From pre-mixed cocktails to bottles didn’t know you needed'.[9]

Awards and Recognition

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Uche Rum has received various accolades for its quality and innovative approach.

World Drink Awards

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Silver - World Rum Award 2023[10]

Bronze - World Rum Design Award 2023[11]

The Spirit Business

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Silver - Global Spirit Masters Flavoured Rum 2023[12]

The Guild of Fine Food

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One Star - Great Taste 2023[13]

Great British Food Award

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Flavoured Rum Finalist 2022[14]

References

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  1. ^ "TartanSpoon : eat drink travel". TartanSpoon food drink & travel blog. 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  2. ^ Thomson, Lizzie (2022-07-26). "From pre-mixed cocktails to lesser-known bottles - best rum to buy this summer". Metro. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  3. ^ "Uche Coconut Rum, 70cl". The Liquor Club. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  4. ^ "Uche Premium Coconut Rum 70cl". Master of Malt.
  5. ^ "UCHE Premium Coconut Rum 70cl". Threshers. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  6. ^ "TartanSpoon : eat drink travel". TartanSpoon food drink & travel blog. 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  7. ^ "Drinks International Supplement". edition.pagesuite.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  8. ^ "Ian Burrell Judge | International Wine & Spirit Competition". IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  9. ^ "From pre-mixed cocktails to lesser-known bottles - best rum to buy this summer". Metro. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  10. ^ "Silver – Uche / Coconut Flavoured Rum – World rum awards 2023". www.worldrumawards.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  11. ^ "Bronze – Uche / Coconut Flavoured Rum – World rum awards 2023". www.worldrumawards.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  12. ^ Kiely, Melita (2023-03-01). "The Rum & Cachaça Masters 2023". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  13. ^ "Uche Rum Ltd - Producer". Guild of Fine Food. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  14. ^ "Great British Food". Great British Food. Retrieved 2024-06-28.

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