SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2026 – Since its inception in 2010, Denizen Rum has invited spirit lovers to explore the world of Caribbean rum through a selection of award-winning blends from different island origins. With the launch of The Wander Series, Denizen takes a deeper, richer, and more exclusive dive into single origin Caribbean rums with cask finishes, kicking off the series with Denizen’s Single Origin Edition Jamaican Rum Finished in Port Casks (54% ABV; 750ml; $78 SRP; 1,200 bottles produced).
Imported by San Francisco’s Hotaling & Co., this new expression is crafted from four exceptional Jamaican rums – both pot- and column-distilled – and matured for a minimum of eight years in American white oak barrels previously used for whiskey and bourbon. The rums are then expertly married and finished in ex-Port casks for at least three months, adding rich layers of depth, complexity, and a refined, creamy finish.
“A rum of this caliber can stand beside some of the world’s best whiskies as a spirit to sip and savor,” says Gerry Ruvo, owner of Denizen Rum. “Hotaling & Co. is known for its portfolio of some of the world’s finest whiskies, and we’re confident that Denizen’s Wander Series of Single Origin rums will reveal how the same attention to production details and artistry achieves an equally exceptional spirit as some of the finest single malt whiskies coveted today.”
“As rum is the most diverse spirit in the world, produced in nearly 80 countries, the immense variety in production methods and styles can be overwhelming,” explains rum expert Martin Cate, owner of San Francisco's acclaimed Smuggler's Cove. “The Denizen Wander Series continues the positive trend of clearly communicating origin, production, aging, and finishing to the consumer. This Jamaican release offers a rich and engaging medium-bodied Jamaican rum elevated with a harmonious and well-integrated port cask finish.”
TASTING NOTES: Denizen Single Origin Edition Jamaican Rum Finished in Port Casks
54% ABV; 750ml; $78 SRP
Nose: Nutmeg and vanilla
Palate: Rich, full-bodied with notes of caramel, bananas foster, and fig
Finish: Cinnamon spice and molasses with a creamy finish
The Wander Series is currently available in California at select bars and retailers, including Smuggler’s Cove, Bitters & Bottles, Hi Proof, Hi Times Wine Cellars, Blackwells Wine & Spirits, Gourmet Haus Staudt, and the Bamboo Club, as well as online at Hotaling & Co.’s Bottle Shop. Distribution in Georgia will begin in May.
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About Denizen Rum
Denizen Rum is a celebration of the world's finest rum-making traditions, blending aged Caribbean rum into expressions of rare complexity and character. Sourced from legendary distilleries across Trinidad, Jamaica, and beyond, each bottle represents the craft, heritage, and sun-drenched terroir of the islands that inspired it.
About Hotaling & Co.
A born and bred San Francisco original, Hotaling & Co. is the leading importer of artisanal spirits and cocktail essentials. With dedication to artisanal spirits first started in 1993 under the name Anchor Distilling Company, which heralded the return to copper pot distilling in the U.S. with the original craft introductions of Junipero Gin & Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, Hotaling & Co. carries on a pioneering legacy through its name, giving a nod to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and a notable figure in American drinking culture. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education, and hospitality, Hotaling & Co. carries on this tradition of artisanal excellence by bringing together a family of like-minded spirits that share a commitment to craft and care. Today, Hotaling & Co.’s portfolio is synonymous with brands of unmatched quality and character, including Luxardo Liqueurs & Cherries, Nikka Whisky, HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys, Junipero Gin, HINE Cognac, Convite Mezcal, Fiero Tequila, Kavalan Whisky, Denizen Rum, Dingle, BarSol Pisco, Christian Drouin, Old Pulteney Whisky, Arran Whisky, Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, Silvio Carta, and more.
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