Two Drifters Rum
Unit 5 Skyways Business Park, Fair Oak Close, Exeter, EX5 2UL
Member Overview
What is Two Drifters Rum?
Two Drifters Rum is an award-winning Devon distillery producing premium rum with a pioneering focus on sustainability. Founded by husband-and-wife team Russ and Gemma Wakeham, the business combines a passion for exceptional rum with scientific expertise to create what is widely recognised as one of the world's first carbon-negative rum brands.
Based near Exeter Airport, Two Drifters makes its rum entirely from scratch, fermenting 100% molasses and distilling, blending, bottling and packaging everything on site in Devon.
What does Two Drifters Rum offer?
Two Drifters produces a range of handcrafted premium rums and immersive distillery experiences. Customers can enjoy award-winning spirits, guided tastings, cocktails and behind-the-scenes tours of the distillery.
Their range includes:
- Signature Rum
- Pure White Rum
- Lightly Spiced Rum
- Overproof Spiced Pineapple Rum
- Limited editions and seasonal releases
- Gift sets and vouchers
- Distillery tours
- Rum tastings
- Cocktail experiences
Our Specialities
Two Drifters is best known for:
- Carbon-negative rum
- Premium handcrafted spirits
- Devon-made rum
- Sustainable distilling
- Distillery tours
- Rum tasting experiences
- Pure White Rum
- Signature Rum
- Lightly Spiced Rum
- Overproof Spiced Pineapple Rum
Why Choose Two Drifters Rum?
Two Drifters was founded on a simple mission: to create world-class rum without harming the planet. Every aspect of the business, from production to packaging, is designed to minimise environmental impact while delivering exceptional quality.
Customers choose Two Drifters because of its:
- Carbon-negative production model
- Devon provenance
- Award-winning spirits
- Fully electric distillery
- 100% renewable energy use
- Sustainable packaging
- Transparent carbon accounting
- Genuine grain-to-glass production
- Family-owned and operated ethos
The distillery has received significant recognition for its sustainability credentials, including the Global Spirits Business Sustainability Award 2024, while its rums have earned multiple industry awards and accolades.
Where can you find Two Drifters Rum?
Two Drifters Distillery is based at Skyways Business Park, Fair Oak Close, Exeter, Devon.
Distillery Tours
Visitors can book the popular Signature Distillery Tour, which includes a welcome drink, guided tour of the distillery, insights into sustainable rum production and a hosted tasting flight in the bespoke Drifters Rum Bar.
Stockists
Two Drifters Rum is available through its online shop, selected independent retailers, bars, restaurants and hospitality venues across Devon, the UK and internationally.
Contact Two Drifters Rum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Two Drifters Rum different?
Two Drifters is one of the world's first carbon-negative rum producers, removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it creates through its operations.
Is your rum really made in Devon?
Yes. Every bottle is fermented, distilled, blended and bottled at the distillery near Exeter, making it a truly Devon-made rum
What rum styles do you produce?
The range includes Signature Rum, Pure White Rum, Lightly Spiced Rum and Overproof Spiced Pineapple Rum, alongside special editions and limited releases.
Do you offer distillery tours?
Yes. The Signature Distillery Tour includes a guided production tour, welcome drink and hosted rum tasting experience
How long does a distillery tour last?
The Signature Distillery Tour lasts around one hour, including approximately 30 minutes exploring the distillery and 30 minutes of guided rum tasting.
Can I taste the rum before buying?
Yes. Distillery tours include tasting flights, and Two Drifters regularly attends events and festivals where visitors can sample the range.
How is Two Drifters carbon negative?
The distillery reduces emissions wherever possible through renewable energy, electric vehicles and sustainable packaging, then removes more carbon than it produces through carbon-capture partnerships.
Have your rums won awards?
Yes. Two Drifters has received multiple awards for both its spirits and sustainability initiatives, including the Global Spirits Business Sustainability Award
Do you use sustainable packaging?
Yes. The business uses lightweight British-made bottles, compostable components and sustainability-focused packaging materials wherever possible.
Can I buy Two Drifters Rum online?
Yes. The full range is available through the Two Drifters online shop, alongside gifts, vouchers and tour bookings.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes. Gift vouchers are available for rum lovers and can be used for bottles, tours and tasting experiences.
Do you attend festivals and events?
Yes. Two Drifters regularly attends food, drink and spirits festivals, as well as hosting tasting events and collaborations throughout the year.