Barti Pembrokeshire Seaweed Spiced Rum

Barti Pembrokeshire Seaweed Spiced Rum is a spiced rum produced by Barti Rum in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, bottled at 35% ABV in a 70cl bottle. What sets it apart from most spiced rums on the market is the inclusion of hand-picked laver seaweed from the Pembrokeshire coastline, a genuinely local ingredient that nods to the region's long culinary tradition of using seaweed in cooking.

The rum is made by Barti Rum, a Pembrokeshire-based producer named after Bartholomew Roberts, a local man from the area who was forced into piracy in 1719 after his Royal Navy vessel was captured, going on to become one of the most successful pirates of the golden age of piracy. Barti Rum built its business around this local history, sourcing fine Caribbean rum as its base and infusing it with spices and the wild laver seaweed gathered from the Pembrokeshire coast. The product has grown from a small Welsh producer into a brand now stocked by major retailers including Tesco, alongside independent shops across Wales.

In character, this is a rounded, warming spiced rum. The aroma is rich, with creamy vanilla, allspice and a hint of milk, while the palate carries a sweet and spicy profile built around allspice and clove, given a creamy texture and a distinctive umami depth from the seaweed infusion, which softens and rounds out the overall sweetness rather than making itself obviously known as seaweed on the palate. At 35% ABV, it sits at a typical strength for a spiced rum, making it approachable for those who enjoy the category. The rum was named Best Rum at the Great British Food Awards, recognition of the quality of the spicing and the base spirit.

Barti Spiced Rum works well served simply over ice, which lets the spice and vanilla character come through, or mixed with cola or ginger ale for a straightforward long drink. It also suits classic spiced rum cocktails, and its warming, spiced profile makes it a reasonable choice for autumn and winter drinking, whether on its own or as part of a mixed drink.

For drinkers interested in Welsh spirits with a genuine sense of place, Barti Pembrokeshire Seaweed Spiced Rum offers both a distinctive local ingredient and a well-made spiced rum in its own right. Its combination of Caribbean rum, traditional spicing and Pembrokeshire seaweed makes it a notable addition to the growing range of Welsh spirits now available.