Scottish Distillers Matugga Offer a Masterclass in Rum Production at SpiritFEST

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On a mission to produce a maverick range of artisan rums, Livingston-based distillers Matugga use the finest ingredients from Africa, the roots of Jamaica’s rum making traditions and blend them alongside craftsmanship and distilling techniques that have been finely honed within Scotland.

We are delighted that these experts in artisanal rum production will be hosting a Rum Masterclass on Thursday 3rd November as part of the Stirling SpiritFEST.

Created through small-batch copper pot distillation, Matugga rum is ideal for those looking for greater authenticity and genuine depth of flavour. Their rums are uncompromising on quality and meticulously crafted from scratch by Head Distiller Paul and Distiller Drew, using only the finest ingredients.

UK craft rum is a relatively new market and Matugga are re-writing the rulebook as they push the boundaries of what has gone before. This approach leads to new and exciting rums that offer surprising flavour and character in every bottle. At the rum masterclass, guests will be able to enjoy and explore Matugga through a range of unique drams, after sampling a tropical welcome cocktail on arrival.

With ties to their family’s land in Matugga, Uganda, the business shares a common desire to support the livelihoods of sugar cane growers in East Africa. With this at the forefront of their thought process, they are developing a sugar cane plantation that will employ and train local agricultural workers. By harvesting cane from their land and converting it into high quality distilling molasses, Matugga Distillers will also become a genuine “Cane to Cask” rum producer.

Jacine Rutasikwa, co-founder of Matugga Distillers, spoke of her excitement at hosting the masterclass: “We jumped at the chance to be part of this growing festival and showcase our Scottish craft rums in what is an exponentially expanding UK rum market. We are really looking forward to seeing you there!”

To book a place at the rum masterclass, click here: https://stirlingspiritfest.com/event/rum-masterclass/

To find out more about Matugga distillery and their range of rum products, visit their website: https://www.matuggarum.com/

A full list of events as part of the Stirling SpiritFEST is available here: https://stirlingspiritfest.com/

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About Stirling SpiritFEST
Stirling SpiritFEST is a 10-day long festival of Spirits in Stirlingshire. Established in 2012 with the launch of the first Stirling Whisky Festival followed by the Stirling Gin Festival in 2014. It is a successful Scottish event management company founded by Cameron and June McCann who own Stirling Distillery. Their sell out events are attended by guests from all over the globe.
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Stirling Distillery We wanted to bring something unique to the ever growing world of Scottish Gin. In our recipe we feel we have achieved that goal. The result is a spirit with a big nose and very satisfying profile, whether neat or with a premium tonic of your choice. Our core gin is infused with hand picked Stirlingshire nettles, basil, lemon and orange peel, juniper and angelica root. This forms the base to our other products, all distilled at Stirling Distillery. As a result, our nearly navy strength Battle Strength Gin packs a mighty punch, while the Folklore Collection uses local fruits and herbs to create our range of gin liqueurs. Our entire range is inspired by the mythologies and history surrounding Stirlingshire and its beautiful castle. In 2019 we opened our doors at the foot of Stirling Castle. We are the first gin distillery in the beautiful city of Stirling and are proud to use local ingredients to create our outstanding Scottish spirits.

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