The Wirral Peninsula
The spirit of
the Black Pearl.
Every bottle is a narrative of resilience, heritage, and innovation. Founded in 2022 and built on a very personal story.
Our Story
Founded in 2022 by Graham Patten
Our journey was sparked by a passion for premium spirits and a personal triumph over bowel cancer. A journey that now fuels our commitment to supporting Cancer Research UK and local community icons like St. Helens Rugby Club.
Inspired by the legendary Prohibition-era rumrunner Captain McCoy, we blend time-honoured traditions with modern flair, crafting unique profiles such as our signature spiced apple and cigar rums from our home on the Wirral Peninsula.
In 2025 we reached a new milestone with the launch of our HMRC-compliant bonded warehouse in Cheshire. A strategic hub for maturation and storage of duty-suspended spirits, built on the philosophy that bigger doesn’t always mean better.
What We Stand For
Quality, community, accountability
Small Batch
Bigger doesn't always mean better. Every bottle is crafted with meticulous quality and accountability over sheer scale.
Community
We're proud supporters of Cancer Research UK and St. Helens Rugby Club
Sustainability
Recyclable packaging. Old barrels upcycled into furniture. We minimise our footprint while maximising our community impact.
Traceability
Our HMRC-compliant bonded warehouse in Cheshire puts precision and regulatory excellence at the forefront of every cask managed.
Join the crew
Shape the next chapter of British rum.
Join our exclusive taste tester programme and help us decide what goes in the bottle next.