Reclaiming
A Treasured Tradition
In St. Kitts, rum isn’t simply rum. It’s a remnant of a time when sugarcane fields covered the island; a tradition as enduring as the island itself.
On the grounds of the oldest surviving distillery in the Caribbean, founder Jack Widdowson walks guests through the history of Old Road Rum. To understand what the future of rum production looks like in St. Kitts, you have to understand its past.
At Hibiscus Spirits, the soon-to-be RumMasters become makeshift mixologists with the help of owner Roger Brisbane: beakers, shakers, and droppers infuse the spirit with local flavors like Roselle Hibiscus calyx. Each addition adds nuance to the tasting experience—part ingenuity, part passion, part boldness.
It’s the story of St. Kitts, distilled into a single spirit.
A Legacy in
the Making
The first 500 bottles of Old Road Rum ever made are stored in what remains of the original distillery’s cellar. To join the Founder’s Program is to tie your name to a revitalized legacy of rummaking in St. Kitts; a movement bringing back small-batch production led by born-and-bred Kittitians.
The Spice of Island Life
Hibiscus Spirits’ primary muse is the island itself, drawing from passed-down recipes that call to mind the Old World. Native flavors like Roselle Hibiscus Calyx—more commonly known as sorrel by locals—support Kittitian farmers and invigorate the local economy.
Shake & Stir
A fruity rum punch, a bold espresso rumtini, a native sorrel surprise—Kittitian cocktails are bold in nature and inventive by design. Try your hand at mastering the art of island mixology with our step-by-step recipe guide.
Cocktail Guide
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