RUM SCHOOL
Forged Spirits Rum School
Create Your Own Rum Experience
Step beyond the ordinary and become a distiller for the day at Forged Spirits Rum School.
This is not a tasting session.
This is a fully hands-on experience where you will create your own unique bottle of rum using a traditional copper still, carefully selected botanicals, spices and finishing flavours.
Guided by Forged Spirits founder and distiller Gary Ford, you will learn how rum is made, how flavour is built, and how small changes in spice, citrus and depth can completely transform a spirit.
Whether you prefer rich warming spice, fresh citrus brightness or deep cacao and coffee notes, you will craft a rum that is entirely your own.
Your Rum School Experience Includes
✔ Hands-on Rum Distillation
You will work with a traditional tabletop copper still to create your own bespoke rum recipe.
✔ Guided Flavour Building
Choose from a range of botanicals and flavour directions including:
- Citrus peels
- Cinnamon
- Cassia
- Star anise
- All spice
- Pink peppercorns
- Cacao nibs
- Coffee
- Lemongrass
- Ginger
You can follow one of our house styles or create your own combination.
House Style Inspirations
Caribbean Classic
Balanced spice with citrus and gentle depth.
Dark & Deep
Rich cacao, coffee and warming spice.
Bright / Cuban
Fresh citrus-led rum with vibrant lift.
Spice Forward
Bold warming spice with extra intensity.
Finish Your Rum Your Way
Once distilled, you can customise your rum further with finishing flavours including:
- Vanilla
- Coconut
- Pineapple
- Banana
- Passion Fruit
- Cherry
- Rum Essence
- Sugar Syrup
You will learn how balance and restraint are essential to building a premium spirit.
Oak Ageing Option Included
Your experience also includes the option to oak age your rum at home using:
- 1 litre glass jar
- Oak ageing spiral
- Filter paper
This allows your rum to continue developing character and depth after the experience.
Drinks Throughout Your Session
During the experience you will enjoy drinks from across the Forged Spirits range while learning about:
- Rum production
- Fermentation
- Distillation
- Cuts and flavour control
- Barrel ageing
- Botanical blending
What You Take Home
✔ Your own 700ml bottle of rum
✔ Personalised recipe sheet
✔ Oak ageing kit
✔ Forged Spirits tote bag
Pricing
£95 – Solo Experience
One guest creating one bottle.
£130 – Shared Experience
Two guests sharing the experience and creating one bottle together.
Both guests receive drinks.
Duration
Approximately 2–3 hours.
Location
Forged Spirits
Tileyard North
Wakefield
WF1 5FY
Booking
To book your Rum School experience, please contact us directly via:
📧 info@forgedspirits.com
📞 07900 694204
Important Information
- Strictly over 18s only
- Please drink responsibly
- Experiences may involve standing for periods of time
- We recommend arranging transport where possible