Burning Barn Rum Story Part ii

Posted On November 5, 2024

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Welcome Back To Breaking Bread Birmingham Harry Burning Barn Rum

It was a huge pleasure to welcome Harry and hear the next chapter of the Burning Barn Rum story. It’s been a few years since we caught up with them and so much has changed since then.

What is Burning Barn Rum?

In a world full of watered-down, mass-produced spirits, Harry & Katherine, the founders of Burning Barn Rum have struck gold—or should I say, struck fire. Picture this: a blazing inferno raging through a family farm in 2015, leaving little more than scorched earth and the question of what now? For most, that’s the end of the story. For Harry and his wife, it was the beginning of something exceptional—a venture that would transform devastation into a slow-burn, small-batch rum that tastes like resilience itself.

Harry left his stable, structured career in the army for the uncharted territory of rum making. Where most would see a smoking ruin, he and Katherine saw an opportunity to build, bottle by bottle, a legacy that honoured their farm’s history while daring to be different. They dove into every detail, sourcing applewood from their own trees and experimenting with whole spices to infuse every bottle with a complexity you’d be hard-pressed to find in the spirit aisle.

Now, here he is again, back on the mic, letting listeners in on the finer points of rum making—not just the techniques but the grit it takes to stand out in a market bloated with glossy labels and fake origin stories. Burning Barn Rum story is real, it’s raw, and it doesn’t hide behind gimmicks. They don’t distil flavours through chemistry; they distil them through experience. And it shows in their product line: a spiced rum that tastes like a bonfire in the best way, a smoked rum that’s bold and unapologetic, and a honey rum that brings the farm’s raw essence to your glass.

The Challenges Burning Barn Rum Faced

The journey hasn’t been all cocktails and sunsets, though. They share the brutal truth of running a brand that depends on the hospitality industry—a sector nearly gutted by COVID. But for them, closing shop was never on the table. Instead, they doubled down on local markets, using home delivery and grassroots storytelling to grow a cult following. And their efforts paid off, landing their products on supermarket shelves across the country.

Their story told between sips and chuckles, feels like a tribute to what they’ve built: a reminder that every bottle of Burning Barn carries a piece of that fire. It’s not just a drink; it’s a survivor’s badge and a taste of what it means to rise from the ashes. This rum isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for those who know life isn’t about avoiding the flames, but about finding a way to dance right through them.

So next time you’re looking for a drink with a story that runs as deep as its flavour, remember Burning Barn. Drink it neat, raise a glass, and toast to the people who don’t just overcome; they ignite something unforgettable.