Distilling ideas and building on tradition
Distilling ideas and building on tradition
When we began, we were just a couple of friends with an idea for recreating authentic, ocean-aged rum. We’ve come a long way since then, with a talented team, an expanded distilling facility, and broad range of spirits to share.
But even though our company has grown, we’ve always kept our attention on quality, crafting every spirit by hand. It’s our love of making and sharing fine spirits that inspires everything we do. We hope that comes through in every glass. Here’s a brief look into our history...
Cheers,
Walker Romanica and Nelson Dilbert
Our Milestones
Early 2000s
We experiment, explore the ocean floor, and recreate ocean-aging of spirits.
It took a lot of trial and error, fighting through some setbacks, and believing in our idea.But we get there. We discover a deceptively elegant way to age rum on the ocean floor. And the results are fantastic. So we set up the first-ever undersea rum maturation site.
Autumn 2007
Someone finds our hiding place. And we find our name.
An unknown diver pulls up one of our casks and brings it to a local bar – our first improvised test audience.The feedback is great, but clearly we need to find a better hiding place. So we search the ocean again. And move our reserves to the perfect site – an exact seven fathoms deep.
May 27, 2008
Seven Fathoms Rum launches
We did it. The first batch is ready. Parties ensue. Neptune is pleased.Spring 2009
New Christian Carl Pot Still installed
Now we’re talking. It even resembles our Mark V dive helmet. We’re ready to kick things up.Spring 2010
Governor’s Reserve Coconut Rum, White Rum, and Gold Rum launch
August 3, 2011
We make our first export to the UK.
God save the Queen. We hear she likes it.October 1, 2012
Governor’s Reserve Banana Rum, Overproof Rum, Dark Rum, and Spiced Rum launch
It’s a big day for rum.October 22, 2012
We begin exporting to the US.
US tourists are pleased they can stop smuggling.January 2013
1st Annual Cayman Rum Challenge
We invited local bartenders to show us their best during our part of the Taste of Cayman FestivalJune 1, 2013
Our new distillery opens. Big plans are afoot.
Custom-built with tasting room and production floor, our new 5000 square foot distillery helps us meet worldwide demand (thank you).November 1, 2013
We get some love from wine guy Marc SupsicMarch 20, 2014
Gun Bay Vodka launches
We needed another reason for a party. So we unleash Cayman's first premium vodka. More great times follow.Spring 2014
We make some nice wins
Seven Fathoms Rum wins the Double Gold at the WSWA and scores 90 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.The Future
We’ve got new products in the works, more adventures, and new ways to make great friends. And probably some parties.