Involved since its inception, I’ve been thrilled and intrigued to learn about the people and the process of creating Cabal No.1513 through live tastings, cocktail shake-alongs and experiential events, which have further ignited my own passion for rum. I can’t wait to see what’s next for Harpalion Spirits and the Cabal community!

As a luxury travel provider and purveyor of unique Scottish experiences, I’m lucky enough to own bottles from silent distilleries like Caroni. Passionate about high-end Scottish spirits, I was intrigued and excited about Cabal’s vision, innovation, and passion, and have been able to offer my opinion on both the spirit and bottle design.

I enjoy dinners with friends and family at home or in great restaurants and trying new things. My knowledge of rum has been limited but this sipping rum has piqued my interest with its Scottish roots, great taste and superb branding. I imagine it will be the perfect after dinner drink for me!

Having been involved with the liquid design, testing and development since Cabal’s inception I am really proud to be part of this incredible brand and business journey. Using more than 25 years of my industry expertise, consumer feedback and a determination to find a nose and taste that is relevant to our audience, yet true to the integrity of rum, I think we have found something really special.

I’m a social drinker and a novice in the rum world. Gin has become one of my go-to drinks. Sharing my thoughts on the Cabal brand and bottle, I am now interested to explore new ways to enjoy it, improve my appreciation of a quality rum and excited to see how far it can go. 

 In 40 years working in the Caribbean and the UK drinks industry, I’ve been privileged to taste some super sipping rums, but none better than Cabal. Cabal is a great example of the spirit blenders’ art, using the best rums from several distilleries, coupled with slower cask finishing in Speyside’s gentle climatic conditions.  

 I’m grateful to have been involved from the early stages, helping to name the brand and develop the creative look and feel. I’m proud to be part of a brand story that has involved so many different types of people and really values the feedback of our community. Being part of our online Cabal cocktail tasting was so much fun, and a totally new experience for me, which has given me a deeper appreciation for rum and all the steps involved in creating it.

Having been a part of Cabal from the first socially distanced tasting session, it’s brilliant to see it come to life and be involved with such a great brand and liquid. Being a whisky lover and rum enthusiast, I’m really looking forward to having a delicious sipping rum to enjoy on any occasion.