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Rum Deserves Retelling

Spinnaker is a bold new rum brand rooted in authenticity, transparency, and discovery. Founded in Austin, Texas, Spinnaker brings together some of the world’s finest rums, free of any additives, by any means necessary.
 
Spinnaker invites you to push beyond rum's outdated and cliched perception, and explore the truths of a spirit aged in adventure, confident you’ll realize there’s much, much more to discover. Enjoy!  
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The Mount Rushmore Rum Collection

Discover Spinnaker’s inaugural collection of four incredible additive-free rums selected from the most beloved and acclaimed rum distilleries in the world.

Spinnaker Rum single cask rum collection
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About Spinnaker

I’m an Austin native who has spent years exploring the world of beverages from roasting coffee, brewing beer, mixing cocktails, and eventually distilling my own spirits. I loved discovering bourbon, scotch, and agave spirits; however, on the surface rum always felt more shallow or at least a mystery. 

 

When I finally decided to dig deeper, I found something extraordinary! Rum is a spirit far richer and more complex than most people realize. Rum's story is one of rebellion, resilience, and rediscovery. Authentic rum is bold, diverse, and easily as compelling as (if not more than) any other premium spirit.

 

But in my pursuit of well-made, transparent, and honestly presented rum, I consistently ran into a problem: it was difficult to find and to navigate. Most bottles on the shelf were bland white rums, vague “gold” ones, or overly-sweetened spiced rums, all with little transparency. Labels were often ripe with cliche, but deprived of almost any useful information. Good rum was out there but it often came in dusty, outdated bottles you’d overlook unless you’d done your research. 

 

So I decided to do something about it. I created Spinnaker, a rum brand built on the simple promise of fantastic-tasting, authentic, and additive-free rum. Rum that honors its roots, is presented well, and tells a great story. Whether I’m curating single casks from the world’s most respected distilleries, sourcing bold and uniquely crafted blends, or distilling my own spirits right here in Austin, Texas, I’m committed to bringing you the very best the rum world has to offer - by any means necessary. 

 

Join me at Spinnaker as we set course to search for the undiscovered, the underrated, and the thrill of the unknown. 

 

See you out there,

 

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Kevin McBrayer

Founder, Spinnaker Rum

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