During lockdown, John and Georgina planned a bold project. They started Goldstone Rum. This came from many late-night talks and ideas. They wanted to leave their corporate jobs. Their goal was to spend more time with their young family. They also wanted to be their own bosses and focus on creativity.
John's Background in Cooking and Business
John trained as a chef 12 years ago. He spent many hours in the kitchen. He loved to refine recipes and explore his passion for food and drink. He always wanted to be creative. But the long hours in the kitchen led him to aviation and IT. Here, he became a Chief Commercial Officer.
Georgina's Skills in Marketing and Hospitality
Georgina has a lot of experience in marketing. She has worked with famous UK brands for 13 years. She grew up in a family-owned pub. This gave her deep knowledge of the drinks business. It also taught her the hard parts of running a drinks place. As a mother of two young daughters, she wants to show that it's good to dream big and try new things.
Quality and Skill in Goldstone Rum
Goldstone Rum reflects these experiences and goals. John and Georgina focus on doing things well. They work hard to perfect their rum. They make it in Sussex, at the foot of the South Downs. Their rum stands out in the market.
Awards for Their Products
Their classic white rum has won two awards. It blends molasses and raw cane sugars from jaggery, panela, and cane juice. This makes a unique white rum. It won Silver at The London Spirit Awards and a star at The Great Taste Awards. The sugars give different tastes. Panela adds a caramel hint. Jaggery gives a smoky undertone. Cane juice mixes these for a smooth rum.
They also make other rums. The "Spiced" rum has a full spice taste without too much vanilla or sweetness. "Ginger & Lime" is fresh and zesty. They also work with The Barista Project. This adds 100% fair trade arabica beans to their white rum. It makes a great espresso Rumtini.
Eco-Friendly and Ethical
Goldstone Rum cares about the environment. Most of their packaging can be recycled. They work with eco-friendly shipping and suppliers. They use an electric vehicle for transport. This shows their commitment to being green.
The Spirit Lab
The Spirit Lab is Goldstone Rum's Rum School. It lets people see how they make rum. Visitors can also make their own bottle of spirit. This teaches them about making exceptional spirits.
Goldstone Rum focuses on traditional craftsmanship. They don't just redo imported Caribbean rums. They ferment carefully and use special yeast. They distil using a still made for rum. This makes their rum very smooth.