Salford Distillery
Salford Rum - Centenary Edition
£50.00
A rich, smooth XO rum blending aged Caribbean rums, with notes of ripe banana, pineapple, warming spice and caramel, finished with a touch of oak. Created to celebrate 100 years of Salford's city status.
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Smoothness5/5
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Tasting notes
Tasting notes
RIPE BANANA
Soft, ripe banana bringing natural fruity sweetness.
PINEAPPLE
Juicy tropical pineapple adding brightness and depth.
CARAMEL
Rich, rounded caramel for a smooth, indulgent sweetness.
OAK
A subtle touch of oak bringing warmth and a refined finish.
- Nose
- Rich and inviting, with aromas of ripe banana, sweet pineapple and soft caramel, complemented by gentle warming spice.
- Palate
- Smooth, rich and beautifully rounded. Layers of ripe banana and tropical pineapple combine with sweet caramel and warming spice, delivering a balanced, full-bodied rum.
- Finish
- Long, smooth and warming, with lingering caramel, gentle spice and a subtle touch of oak.
The story
Our limited-edition XO (Extra Old) Rum is a tribute to the place we're proud to call home.
Inspired by the navy-style rums that flowed through Salford Docks a century ago, this special release brings together a carefully selected blend of aged Caribbean rums, expertly blended and bottled right here at Salford Distillery.
Rich, smooth and full of character, with notes of ripe banana, pineapple, warming spice and caramel, finished with a touch of oak.
More than just a bottle of rum, this is our love letter to Salford – its history, its people and the city that has given us our home.
Here's to the next 100 years.
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Limited edition: 3,500 hand-numbered bottles, wax sealed bottles
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Bright pink bottle, the shade you’ll know from signs and civic buildings across the city, with a white map of Salford by Dave Draws.
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£2 from every bottle to the Mayor's Ceremonial Fund
100 Years a City. Always Salford.
Salford's always been at the heart of everything we make, but this one goes back 100 years.
This is the Salford Centenary Edition. A limited release rum to mark 100 years since Salford became a city.
It started at the docks
Rum came into this city through the docks long before we were making it. So when it came to marking 100 years, that's where we started.
Salford 100 is the year-long programme of events and celebrations marking the centenary, from street parties to exhibitions, with the people who live and work here at the heart of it. As part of it, a call went out for dock stories and Salford answered. Former dockers and their families came forward with memories and old photographs. We sat down with them, poured a glass and listened. The film puts their stories alongside archive footage of the docks, and everything we recorded is going into the Salford 100 archive.
Rum used to arrive here by ship. Now it's made here.
On the bottle
A glass bottle wrapped in a map of Salford, drawn by Dave Draws. Every one is hand-numbered, and there will only ever be 3,500.
Giving something back
£2 from every bottle goes to the Mayor's Ceremonial Fund, shared between Salford City FC Foundation and The Survivors Project. Two Salford charities doing proper work in this city.
DELIVERY
Due to exceptionally high demand, our limited-edition Centenary Rum will be dispatched in three separate releases:
Release 1: Dispatching week commencing 19th October.
Release 2: Dispatching from 22nd October.
Release 3: Dispatching week commencing 26th October.
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery from your dispatch date.
Due to the high volume of orders, dispatch and delivery may take a little longer than usual. You'll receive a confirmation email with tracking details once your order is on its way.
Thank you for your patience and for being part of this very special release!
FAQs
What is Salford Rum XO – Centenary Edition?
A limited-edition XO rum created to celebrate 100 years of Salford's city status. It blends carefully selected aged Caribbean rums and is blended and bottled at Salford Distillery.
What does Salford Rum XO taste like?
Rich, smooth and full of character, with notes of ripe banana, pineapple, warming spice and caramel, finished with a subtle touch of oak.
What does XO mean in rum?
XO stands for Extra Old, a term used for aged rums. Ageing requirements vary between producers and countries, so XO does not always indicate a specific minimum age.
How many bottles are available?
Just 3,500 bottles have been produced for this special release. Each bottle is hand-numbered and wax sealed, making it a distinctive keepsake celebrating Salford's centenary.
Who designed the Centenary Edition bottle?
The bright pink bottle features a white illustrated map of Salford by artist Dave Draws. The colour takes inspiration from signs and civic buildings across the city.
Does this rum support local charities?
Yes. £2 from every bottle goes to the Mayor's Ceremonial Fund, supporting Salford City FC Foundation and The Survivors Project.
How should I enjoy Salford Rum XO?
We recommend serving it neat or over ice to appreciate its rich, layered flavour. It also makes a great Rum Old Fashioned.
Where is Salford Rum XO made?
The rum is a blend of aged Caribbean rums, carefully blended and bottled at Salford Distillery. Its story is inspired by the historic rum trade through Salford Docks.
