After making waves in the world of beverages with their Trooper beers and Darkest Red wine, legendary heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN is now setting sail into the realm of premium spirits with The Rum Of The Ancient Mariner.
Drawing inspiration from the epic tale of “The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner”—immortalized on the band’s iconic 1984 album Powerslave—this rum celebrates craftsmanship, artistry, and storytelling. The label, designed by longtime collaborator Dan Mumford, is a visual feast of intricate details that reveal themselves the longer you look, echoing both IRON MAIDEN’s lyrical world and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s 1798 classic.
This Caribbean premium rum is a masterful blend of rums from Jamaica and Barbados, aged in oak barrels using the traditional Petites Eaux method to develop a rich and nuanced flavor. Bottled at 40% ABV, it offers a soft, layered character—meant to be savored neat after dinner or sipped slowly to appreciate its depth.
“IRON MAIDEN is not just a band – they are a cultural phenomenon,” says Sari H. Wilholm of Live Brands Factory. “It is an honor to launch their first exclusive distillate and to create this Premium Caribbean Dark Rum in close collaboration with them.”
The Rum Of The Ancient Mariner officially launched in Sweden on December 3rd, with online orders now available. The release will expand to more countries in the near future, giving fans worldwide a taste of this legendary spirit.
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