Our Story of Diver's Rum

How It All Began – The Birth of Brass Hat Rum

The idea for Brass Hat Rum began the way most great (and slightly mad) ideas do — with a passing thought over a well-earned pint on leave.

“Wouldn’t it be good to have our own rum, made by divers, for divers?”

From that casual pub chat, the Brass Hat Diver’s Spiced Rum journey began. Bringing the concept to life wasn’t easy. As any commercial diver will tell you, one moment you’re walking the dog, and the next you’re hundreds of feet beneath the ocean. Building a business around that unpredictable lifestyle took persistence, patience, and a few too many frustrating text messages sent from offshore.

After countless late-night calls, quick catch-ups between jobs, and determination, that tipsy idea finally became a reality. The result? A handcrafted spiced rum inspired by the sea — bold, adventurous, and made to capture the true spirit of life beneath the waves. It’s an ideal bottle for those who love the ocean, appreciate a good story, and enjoy rum with real depth.

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(Disclaimer: No actual sweat or tears were added to the recipe — the salty notes come purely from seaweed and sea salt.)