Award-Winning. Locally Distilled. Exceptionally Smooth.

Crafted in the heart of Seaford, East Sussex, this gin is a true celebration of local craftsmanship and purity. Distilled from grain to glass by a small, family-run team, this elegant spirit combines traditional methods with a deep respect for the Sussex landscape.

Local Sourcing & Low Carbon Footprint

Ingredients and botanicals are sourced directly from Sussex and UK farms, reducing transport emissions and supporting local agriculture

Distilled using aquifer-filtered water from the South Downs

Produced in small batches for maximum quality and traceability with every step from fermentation to distillation, bottling, and labelling is done on-site at their Seaford distillery.

Multi-Award Winning

IWSC Silver Medalist

Great Taste Award

London Spirit Competition honours

Bright. Aromatic. Exceptionally Mixable.

Distilled in historical Fort Cumberland at Portsmouth Distillery Co., 1968 White Rum is a unique, unaged spirit crafted entirely from sugar-cane syrup, not molasses, sourced from Central America.

This intentional choice gives it a distinctive aromatic brightness that's rare in UK-made rums.

Crafted from Cane, Not Molasses

Made using dehydrated sugar-cane juice rehydrated into syrup, then long-fermented and twice-distilled. The result is a cleaner, more floral, and fruit-forward profile than typical molasses-based rums.

Water-Efficient Infrastructure Investment

Their in‑line water chiller reduces water usage by up to 95%, demonstrating a commitment to resource conservation.

Well-Regarded & Award-Winning

Highly commended at the 2020 Rum of the Year awards in the unaged white rum category.

People’s Choice in 2021 for “Rum on the Rocks”

A Crisp & Vibrant Taste of Sussex

Named after the Roman wine god, the Bacchus grape thrives in the South Downs’ cool-climate with elegance and aromatic depth.

Natural Landscape & Low-Impact Viticulture

Positioned in an AONB the south-facing slopes with hedgerow windbreaks promotes natural pest control, and biodiversity. Careful trellising and replanting uses less mechanisation and supports healthier vines enhancing sustainability.

Ethical & Vegan-Friendly

Hand-picked and vegan-approved, Carr-Taylor Bacchus embodies sustainable viticulture in every bottle.

Estate-Grown & Hand-Picked

All grapes are grown, harvested, and bottled on-site minimising transport emissions, handling, and preserving freshness.

Multi-Award Winning

Carr Taylor has more than 150 national and international awards, including medals from IWSC, International Wine Challenge, South East Vineyard Association, and Great Taste Awards