Matugga Distillers

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD Our team has been busy fermenting and distilling our first spirit of the year. Every batch of spirit is meticulously managed by Head Distiller, Paul Rutasikwa. A Chartered Civil Engineer by profession, Paul perfected his distilling skills with world-class industry leaders at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. His obsessive attention to detail ensures incredible consistency and remarkable results. We can’t wait to share the fruits of our labour with you! 🥃 ✨ #matuggarum #scottishcraft #africansoul

FINAL CALL | EDINBURGH ON-TRADE LAUNCH TODAY! 🥃 Calling all hospitality professionals! Join us as we introduce the Matugga Rum portfolio to Edinburgh’s on-trade at the city’s newest and finest rum destination, Ruma (39-41 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3JU). Our Head Distiller Paul will be hosting an exclusive Meet the Maker session from 4pm - 5.30pm. Limited spaces remain, so contact Stevie via stevie@base-spirits.com to book your place. Following this, the brilliant Mari & Kim from Daddy Marmalades will take over the proceedings, presenting an expertly curated selection of delicious Matugga cocktails for the evening. All trade professionals are welcome to join us between 5.30pm -10pm. Expect: Delicious rum. Mouthwatering food. Matugga's signature musical vibes. And, of course, stunning drinks! 🍹 For more information, contact the Base Spirits Collective team on 07958 084 868. See you there! #edinburgh #scottishcraft #africansoul #matugga #basespiritscollective #daddymarmalades #Ruma

Last month we hosted a special community event to mark the 200th anniversary of Fettercairn. The community in and around the distillery gathered to celebrate 200 years of innovation and the people who make Fettercairn whisky so special. A day of drinks and activities came to a close with the burying of a time capsule to be opened by future generations. Our cask partner Matugga Distillers added a secret recipe that won't be revealed until it's opened. Here's to Fettercairn, and here's to another 200 years of innovation. #WhyteAndMackay #Fettercairn200

DRINKS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR! 🏆 We're delighted to share that our head distiller Paul won the prestigious Drinks Professional of the Year Award last night at the Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards 2024! These awards, established in 2022, celebrate outstanding talent, leadership and diversity in hospitality, food and drink. Congratulations, Paul, on this well-deserved recognition! #MatuggaDistillers #BeInclusiveHospitality #DrinksProfessional #AwardWinner Jacine Rutasikwa Lorraine Copes

INTRODUCING MATUGGA WHITE RUM FRUITY FUNK EDITION ✨ We’re beyond excited to introduce the newest addition to the Matugga family. Our brand-new Matugga White: Fruity Funk is here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekwBju6E Crafted using African sugarcane molasses and time-honoured Caribbean rum-making techniques, our Matugga White: Fruity Funk embraces the tradition of dunder, similar to sour-mashing. This method involves a touch of wild fermentation and an extended fermentation period of seven days, creating the distinct “funk” - aromatic notes of overripe banana and tropical fruits. But our new white rum has a unique twist - its character reflects the terroir of Scotland. Here, our rum takes on bright citrus and redberry notes, bringing a fresh Scottish spin to a classic Caribbean style. This is the ultimate expression of our distillery’s unique microbiology, creating a profile that can’t be replicated anywhere else. Our new premium white rum is designed to shine - whether you're adding it to your preferred mixer, or crafting innovative cocktails, or simply savouring it neat. At 40% ABV with no sugar added, it’s full of character that adds depth to every drink. And yes, it truly sings in a Matugga Daiquiri! We can’t wait to see Matugga White take pride of place in home bars and on cocktail menus across the country. Please get in touch with the Base Spirits team (Ian, Stevie and Ricky), to request a visit or a sample session at orders@base-spirits.com. Available in both a 70cl or 500cl (trade only). #ScottishCraft #AfricanSoul #MatuggaWhite #FruityFunk Paul Rutasikwa Jacine Rutasikwa Sam Flintham-Ward Quinn S. Ian Melville

Calling All Edinburgh Bartenders! 📣

HARRODS PARTNERSHIP 🥃 💫 We’re excited to announce our latest collaboration with the prestigious Harrods Champagne Bar at H Beauty, St James Quarter, for Edinburgh Cocktail Week! Remember last year’s tantalising ‘An Dàmhair’ cocktail? This time, we’re back with another showstopper – the ‘Very Nutty’ rum cocktail! This indulgent creation features our award-winning masala chai infused Matugga Spiced Rum, expertly blended with amaretto, orgeat, almond milk, double cream and a touch of lime juice - all crowned with a decadent Harrods Champagne macaron. Wow! You can experience this exclusive cocktail on Harrods Champagne Bar’s Prestige Menu throughout Edinburgh Cocktail Week (Friday 11th – Sunday 20th October). Cheers! #ECW2024 #EdinburghCocktailWeek #MatuggaMoment #MatuggaCocktails #ScottishCraft #AfricanSoul

Very happy and humbled to share that Matugga Distillers was named the Business of Excellence of the Year at the second annual The Black Scottish Awards! 🎉✨ It was an inspirational night at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on Saturday - with celebration, fellowship and recognition of exceptional achievements. This award is a testament to our dedicated team, our wonderful community of supporters and the love for our craft that drives us forward every day. Big thanks to Enoch Adeyemi and the brilliant event coordinators for putting on a magical evening, and huge congratulations to all the fellow nominees and winners! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #TBSA2024 #BlackScottishAwards #BusinessOfExcellence #MatuggaDistillers Paul Rutasikwa Sam Flintham-Ward Karen Sawkins Helene Rodger Maya Rousen Vanessa Gilpin Onyinye Igbokwe (PMP)® Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds Evelyn McDonald Mark Francis George Tah Eunice Simpson ACCA MAAT MBA Frama Aboh

MATUGGA IN PARIS 🥃 We’re in Paris for the excellent Dugas Club Expert Salon! It’s the 18th edition of this unmissable tasting event, featuring over 135 brands across all spirits categories. Visit the Matugga stand and explore our award-winning artisanal Scottish Rums! 📍 Location: Le Carreau du Temple - 4 rue Eugène Spuller Paris 3ème ⏰ Hours: Monday 9:30-18:00 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eKzvkyKi #rhum #rum #spiritueux #salon #dégustation #tasting #dugasclubexpert #scottishcraft #africansoul #paris #france

AWARDS SEASON SPOTLIGHT We’re very happy to share that Matugga Distillers has been named a finalist in not one, but three incredible awards this autumn! 🌟 Our very own head distiller Paul is a finalist for the Drinks Professional of the Year Award at the Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards 2024. 🌟 Matugga Distillers is in the running for the Business of Excellence of the Year at The Black Scottish Awards 2024. 🌟 Our Matugga and Liv rums have been shortlisted as finalists in the Scottish Rum Awards 2024 for the Original Scottish Distilled Rum category. Congratulations to all the other incredible finalists! We’re truly humbled by these recognitions and excited for what’s to come as we continue crafting exceptional rums for you. #MatuggaRum #ScottishRum #ScottishCraft #AfricanSoul #ArtisanalRum #AwardsSeason2024 Paul Rutasikwa Jacine Rutasikwa Sam Flintham-Ward Karen Sawkins