Rum Story

Whitehaven attraction launches new National Lottery funded project ‘The Rum Story Re-Imagined’

The Rum Story, a Whitehaven heritage attraction, is launching a new project ‘The Rum Story Re-Imagined’. This new 12 month project has been made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. It will be delivered by a partnership between Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and local charity Anti Racist Cumbria. The […]

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Perfect Summer Cocktail: Tropical Mai Tai

Perfect Summer Cocktail: Tropical Mai Tai by Scott Ferguson, The Rum Story Create this totally tropical tipple with a brand new rum flavour by Jefferson’s of Whitehaven… Ingredients: 25ml Jefferson’s Tropical Rum 1 tbsp orange curacao 2 tsp orgeat syrup 25ml lime juice 2 tsp sugar syrup ice cubes crushed ice 25ml dark rum wedge […]

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Rum Story Cafe Courtyard and Vault

Rum Story Cafe Courtyard and Vault – The Rum Story Cafe is back open and is fast becoming a go-to place for purveyors of great food. Jason Roper, who hails from Workington, opened The Rum Story Cafe in January and is certainly making a name for himself.   Jason said, “It has been so busy […]

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE – Christmas is just around the corner, and after the year we have all had it feels like we really want to treat our loved ones – they deserve it now more so than ever. But with so many struggling and prices being hiked up buying gifts for those we cherish is […]

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Easter Eggtivities

Easter Eggtivities Easter Birdhouse making workshop The Beacon Museum Whitehaven April 2nd – Saturday April 9th Join us and make and decorate an Easter inspired birdhouse! You can take these away to put in your garden to help out feathered friends! For ages 3+. Booking essential. For more information visit: www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk    Bounce Fest St […]

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Arran George returns home to launch album on September 13th

It’s been a successful twelve months for Egremont songwriter Arran George. Fresh from a European tour last November he went on to finish his first album, ‘What I see on daytime TV’, which he’ll launch with a giant party at The Rum Story on Friday, September 13th. The cellar of the Rum Story is a […]

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The Rum Story create specialty products with Jeffersons Rum

The Rum Story are joining forces with Cumbrian food producers to create speciality products from their own award-winning Jeffersons Rum.   Home of the world-famous rum, the Rum Story’s luxury gift shop Jeffersons, is renowned for its commitment to local producers. Set in the original Jefferson’s wine shop on Lowther Street in Whitehaven, it is […]

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Yo Ho Ho…and a Bottle of Rum

The Rum Story’s luxury gift shop, Jefferson’s, is the perfect place for a spot of Christmas shopping, with a whole host of locally sourced food, drink and gifts on offer. A cavern of local and artisan products specialising in food and drink, Jefferson’s is a must for anyone looking to shop local this Christmas. Aside […]

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The Rum Story re-told

When was the last time you paid a visit to The Rum Story? Perhaps you never have? I last visited when the attraction first opened 14 years ago. I had some vague memories but none that did justice to what The Rum Story had in store for me when I went again, on a wet […]

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