Emma Following the success of their award-winning Kennet Crayfish Gin in January 2025 comes the launch of a Kennet Crayfish Spiced Rum.
Crafted using crayfish claw shells and a blend of aromatic spices results in a smooth and warming golden spirit infused with orange, nutmeg and cinnamon with a kick of ginger.
Kennet Crayfish Spiced Rum is the result of a collaboration between The Kennet Crayfish Company and Hawkridge Distillers.
Phil Howarth, Managing Director of Hawkridge Distillers, says:
“At Hawkridge, we’ve spent years crafting exceptional spirits for luxury brands, hospitality groups and visionary independents. When Carolyn Bennett, CMO of Kennet Crayfish Company, returned with the idea of incorporating a crayfish claw distillate into a premium spiced rum, we were immediately intrigued. It was an irresistible opportunity to push creativity and craft even further.“We began with a beautifully matured five-year-old golden rum, aged in ex-bourbon casks to develop rich notes of vanilla, caramel and gentle oak. To this, we added a blend of fresh ingredients — bright orange, warming ginger, aromatic cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Each was carefully macerated to draw out its natural character, allowing the spices to infuse the rum with depth and aromatic warmth without overpowering its underlying elegance.
“Reintroducing our delicate crayfish claw distillate brought a subtle but remarkable dimension: a soft, rounded sweetness that harmonises the spice and enhances the rum’s natural richness. The result is a sophisticated and beautifully balanced spiced rum — vibrant on the nose, smooth on the palate and finishing with a long, gentle warmth.
“We are immensely proud of what we have created for The Kennet Crayfish Company. This rum is bold, refined and genuinely original — proof that with imagination and meticulous craftsmanship, extraordinary spirits can be brought to life.”
