Dark Spiced Rum

Our Story

The Selfish Spirits Company is dedicated to producing Dark Spiced Rum that captivates the palate with its unique blend of lime, orange, caramel, and vanilla flavors. We take pride in donating a portion of our profits to charity and engaging in charity challenges, allowing consumers to make an ethical choice. Our commitment lies in providing ethically produced and sustainable spirits to individuals who value quality with a purpose.

Bottling for our first market of the year at The North Leeds Food & Drink Festival in Roundhay Park! See you there 👀🥃

NEW STOCKIST 🦊

We’ve been asked to drop a few bottles off at The Curious Fox Skipton, winners of Four in a Bed on Channel 4! 🥇

It’s no wonder they won; beautiful building, drool-worthy food, quirky decorations, and, most importantly, a jovial attitude with constant smiles on their faces!

We couldn’t be happier to be introduced to their back bar and onto their cocktail list 🍹 if you’re in the area, it’s highly recommended. You won’t be disappointed 🦊🥃

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#curiousfox #foodanddrink #restaurant #skipton #supportlocal #rum #spicedrum #cocktails #winners #fourinabed #fourinabedwinner #channel4 #beselfish

POV when you’re forced to work on your birthday 🎂😅

Happy Birthday to our superstar @lillie__black for volunteering to work today in Holmfirth at the @holmfirthfood and drink festival! 🍔🌭🌮🍻🍹🥂

There’s a bit of rain, but that won’t stop us from showing up and handing out samples of our delicious Dark Spiced Rum! 🖤 come see us and have a taste 👀

(I’ll buy her a tasty treat to keep her happy)

#foodanddrink #spicedrum #whatatrooper

Find us in Holmfirth for the renowned food and drink festival this weekend! Drop by for a sample or two 🥃

We had the pleasure of being invited by the Business & IP Centre to the British Library in #London for a photoshoot of our founder Fred and his bottles of rum! It was a fun day, I just hope they got my good side 👀🥃

#photoshoot #spicedrum #startupbusiness

We're happy to announce that you can now purchase 70cL bottles of our Dark Spiced Rum from the renowned @masterofmalt ! Make sure when you buy a bottle you leave a review to let everyone know how much you enjoyed it 👀🥃

Buy it here 👇👇
https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/the-selfish-spirits-co/the-selfish-spirits-co-dark-spiced-rum/#product-details

#spicedrum #ukrum #dogoodfeelgood

We’re at Doncaster Markets for this years NMTF Yorkshire Young Traders Regionals! Excited to be here, excited to take part, and excited for you all to try some of our Dark Spiced Rum! Cheers to that 🥃
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#youngtraders
#marketsmatter
#spicedrum
#nmtf

Happy Yorkshire Day! 🏵️ For those that didn’t know our Dark Spiced is actually produced here in the beautiful Yorkshire. To celebrate use code SELFISH20 for 20% off your next bottle! 🥃🎉

🌹NEW STOCKIST🌹

We're pleased to announce we are stocked at the ever popular, charming pub The Yorkshire Rose in #Skipton!

Recently under new management, the owners always provide a warm, welcoming environment in this delightful pub. There certainly is something for everyone in here, whether its live music, live sports, a hearty pub lunch, a cup of tea or a sip of rum, The Yorkshire Rose is the place to be! 🥃🍻
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#pub #drinklocal #supportlocal #rum #darkspicedrum #spicedrum #newstockist

Where you can find us this June!🍹🧉🥃

@NMTF
@littlebirdmade
Doncaster Markets
@The Wool Market Doncaster
Bolton Markets

We hope you love our new bottles just as much as we do, you’ll slowly start to see all our bottle sizes go Matte Black 🥃 #spicedrums #darkandmoody #delicious

We were thrilled to have been invited to @marketsmatter (NMTF)’s 125th Anniversary conference dinner this week! Here’s a short highlight of what we got up to… featuring other #skipton #youngtraders representatives @herdandhiveltd & @byodinsbeardproducts on the panel 🧔‍♂️🐐

Make your own Dark Mojito 🖤 with a Selfish Spirit 🥃
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#cocktailrecipe #mojito #spicedrum

Tomorrow we do our first ever Meet The Maker event at V.SQ in Skipton! There's still time to buy your tickets at the bar, so get yourself down and support a local business 📣🥃🎟
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#supportlocal #rum #cocktails

An evening of all things rum, where you’ll get the opportunity to find out more about the business, its plans for the future and learn a lot about this glorious liquid. And drink a lot of it too!

🥃Buy your ticket now at the @v.sqskipton bar🍹

#skipton #rumfun #drinkgoodfeelgood

A full day’s worth of work painting our studio wall for social media videos, compressed to just one (☝️) minute! ⏰🎥🥃

#rum #timelapse #newcareer

What should our first video be using the new background?

An exciting announcement from our founder, @fred.harman.121 📣

#rum #darkspicedrum #newthings #alwaysroomforimprovement #dogoodfeelgood

We would like to wish all our followers and supporters a very happy Christmas!

We’ve had one hell of a year, seen the business win competitions and grow from strength to strength. Next year, we’re hoping for this same progress and success, producing quality products and supporting even more worthy causes to make a difference. Next year is shaping up to be an exciting year for Selfish Spirits, and we wouldn’t have got to this point without all of your support.

So we want to thank you and wish you all a merry Christmas, and can’t wait to share the next stage of our journey with you!! 🎄🎅🎁💝

As you many of you may have seen, Selfish Spirits were announced as the winners of the Food and Drink category at the Young Traders Yorkshire & Humber regional event in Leeds a few weeks back! 🏆

We can’t contain our excitement at being selected to head down to Stratford-upon-Avon for the National finals of the Young Traders event. We’re working on how we can improve our stall and expand our products, to really impress the judges and the public! Watch this space! 🥃

@marketsmatter
@marketsuponavon

#YoungTraders #marketsmatter #alwaysroomforimprovement #youngentrepreneur #dogoodfeelgood #drinkgoodfeelgood #foodanddrink #rum #spicedrum

Yesterday, we all managed to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise money for Mind! 🗻🗻🗻

This was a massive physical and mental challenge for us all. Needless to say, our legs and feet are aching like nothing else right now, but I can honestly say how proud I am of everyone that took part. Not a single person dropped out, everyone powered through even when the heavens opened right at the last peak ascent of Ingleborough. And we all finished with a smile on our faces!

The circular trail was a 39.2km (24.5 miles) long, with a total of ascent of 1585 metres, an impressive feat to say the least! I don’t think we would have managed to complete this challenge if it wasn’t for our rest-stop crew providing us with refreshments along the way. So, a huge thank you to Lucy Kaupe, Tony Harman, and Alison Smith for meeting us when we were at our worst, providing support, comfort and encouragement to continue on the challenge!

I must thank all of you who took part in this challenge to raise money for Mind on behalf of Selfish Spirits. You are all incredible people who took on an immense task without worry. You’ve all overcome your own individual challenges to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks, and complete it you did. This couldn’t have happened without your participation, your encouragement, or your determination and I’m eternally grateful.

Lastly, I’d like to thank you kind people for supporting us all in this challenge. Altogether, we’ve managed to (currently!) raise £2,486 for Mind! This is an astonishing number, and we couldn’t be happier! Now you know we’ve managed to complete the challenge, please don’t hesitate to help us push that number just a bit higher by donating through the link below or checking the link in our bio:

https://www.justgiving.com/team/selfish-striders

#wedidit💪 #Yorkshire3Peaks #hike #cocktails #dogoodfeelgood #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #rum #spicedrum #espressorumtini #darkmojito #rumpunch

⚫Boozy Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge⚫

Hello everyone, just a little update on our planned Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for Mind!

Last night, upon the announcement of Storm Antoni by the Met Office, I decided to postpone the event for the sake of the team. Their safety is my priority, and the predicted wet and windy conditions on some treacherous paths was a perfect recipe for disaster.

It seems we've been lucky and managed to miss the brunt of the storm, but nevertheless we have reorganised the walk to take place tomorrow, Sunday 6th instead. We think this is a fair compromise, and it means we have a bit more time to build up support for our event!

We've cracked the £2k barrier for our fundraising, and I couldn't be more proud! This is the most that Selfish Spirits has raised for one of these events, and if you want to help us reach even further please consider donating by visiting the link I'm our bio.

Wish us luck! 🤞

#walk #hike #postponed #StormAntoni #cocktails #rum #spicedrum #charity #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #dogoodfeelgood

The Date is looming! It's only a few days now until we take on one of our toughest challenges yet: The Yorkshire 3 Peaks, with a boozy rum cocktail on top of each! 🧉here's hoping the weather isn't too atrocious 🤞🌧

Introducing the latest member of the team...

⚫Who are you and what do you do?⚫

"Hey, I’m @lillie__black, I have worked for a bank the last 7 years. I’ve had many roles in the sector, but currently I work as part of the risk and governance team…very boring I know 😅"

⚫Why did you decide to take part in this challenge? How do you feel?⚫

"I decided to take part in this challenge for numerous reasons. Firstly, I love going out into nature. I love walking and seeing the beauty of our landscapes. Secondly, this will be the first time doing all three of the Yorkshire Peaks at once! So I’m excited for the challenge. And finally, there’s the charity. Mind is an organisation very close to my heart. I have suffered with my mental health from a very young age and still do today. Charities like Mind help people like me; so now, given the chance, it only seemed fitting I do a little something in return for all the support these charities like Mind have given to me."

⚫What would be your go to tipple at the top of one of the peaks?⚫

"Hmmm… this is a tricky one! I love all sorts of tipples, and it can depend on the weather. If it’s nice and sunny, then a frozen Mango Margarita. Or my other favourite, a negroni with a twist of orange peel!"

We've currently raised over £1700 for our chosen charity, Mind! This is a phenomenal amount, and I can't believe how well we've done. I'm sure we can push it just a little bit further and crack that £2000! All the support you've given absolutely means the world, and if you can help us just a bit more please consider donating to Lillie's JustGiving page here, or check out the link in our bio:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lillie-black

#mentalhealthawareness #dogoodfeelgood #charity #hiking #cocktails #yorkshire3peaks #mentalhealth #RUM

The challenge is only a few days away now, this Saturday the 5th August! Here is another one of the introductions of the team:

⚫Who are you and what do you do?⚫

"I’m Cassy Ghindea (@cassygi), and I work at @timothytaylorsbrewery as a trainee management accountant. I love walking, cooking (and eating of course!), as well as some geeky pastimes like playing board games, building Lego and crocheting whilst watching a disturbing documentary."

⚫Why did you decide to take part in this challenge? How do you feel?⚫

"I can’t really say no to a challenge, especially when it’s for a good cause like Mind. Plus, I love walking and I’ve been wanting to do the Yorkshire three peaks for quite some time. Honestly, I’m surprised it’s taken me this long. It’ll be quite an experience, and I know I’ll enjoy it and feel proud of myself for achieving it. I’m incredibly excited for this challenge, but also absolutely terrified!"

⚫What would be your go to tipple at the top of one of the peaks?⚫

"My tipple at the top of the last peak would be the strongest frozen margarita I could get, with a hefty salty rim. Then immediately followed by a dark rum and coke with lots of lime." 🍋🍋🍋

We've smashed our target for fundraising for Mind, currently standing at £1400! Let's see if we can push it to £2000! Thank you all for your continued support, please consider donating to Cassy's donation page here or check out the link in our bio:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cassyg

#mentalhealth #cocktails #hiking #yorkshire3peaks #dogoodfeelgood #charity #mentalhealthawareness #RUM

Today we exhibited at the Young Traders Market Regional Finals at Leeds Kirkgate Market…and we only went and bloody won!! 🎉

Super proud to say we won our Category so we will be moving on to the Finals in Stratford-Upon-Avon. In the meantime we will be thinking of new ways we can wow the judges, as well as you gorgeous people.

Congratulations to @cheshirebotanicals who won Highly Commended within our category. It was lovely to meet you; delicious gin and lovely people.

Thank you to the organisers at @marketsmatter and the Leeds Markets team.

We look forward to seeing you all there! For now don’t forget to order our delicious rum via our website, or come see us in Skipton on the 12th August at the Foodie Weekend for your bottle (or two 😉)

www.selfishspiritscompany.com (Link in Bio) 🥃

Next up on our introductions to The Selfish Spirits Striders for our boozy 3 peaks...! 🏔🍸🏔🍹🏔🧉🚶‍♂️

⚫Who you are and what do you do?⚫

"I’m Fabian, I’m an avid hill-walker, mediocre map-reader and a fairly new open-water swimmer with a keen interest in British nature writing. I currently work in the Social Value department of a local social enterprise offering interpreting & translation services. I’m also pretty nifty on a guitar!"

⚫Why did you decide to take part in this challenge? How do you feel about it?⚫

"We’re in the midst of a mental health & wellbeing crisis and I think it’s important that we do anything we can do help. Mind have been doing great work for a long time across England and Wales and even just a small donation can be a huge help for their wide-ranging support offerings.

How do I feel? A bit nervous. It’s a long way! I’ve done these peaks before, but not all at once and I think that putting all the pieces together both in my head and with my feet will be a real pleasure. It might take me until after to realise it! It’ll be a test of our mental fortitude as well as our physical fortitude, so we have that to contend with as well".

⚫What would be your go to tipple at the top of one of the three peaks?⚫

"A great question. Nothing too complicated or tricky, just a little experience-enhancer. Maybe a bit of sugar to keep me going. I’m a big fan of experimental beers but there’s a time and a place… and I don’t think top of Whernside is that place! I think maybe just a lager will do me fine. Maybe a Kirkstall Pilsner?"

To support Fabian with this challenge please consider visiting his JustGiving page to raise money for Mind by checking out the link in our bio!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/fabian-gartland-1690274493738

#dogoodfeelgood #mentalhealth #charity #yorkshire3peaks #hiking #cocktails #RUM #mentalhealthawareness

And here's our next participant in our boozy #yorkshire3peaks!

⚫Who are you and what do you do?⚫

Hi, I'm Michaela Atkinson and I’ve been a part of the @timothytaylorsbrewery family coming up 10 years now, currently working as the Assistant Manager at their flagship pub @thewoollysheepinn .

⚫Why did you decide to take part in this challenge? How do you feel?⚫

I thought the opportunity was quite exciting to take on the challenge, and I was honoured to be asked to be part of the team. Always happy to take part in the challenges set out by Selfish Spirits after the fun I had on the Dragon Boat Race last year! I’ve always loved walking, frequently travelling to Scotland to hike the Highlands so it just seemed like a natural fit.

I have done this challenge before, so Fred has recruited me as a leader of sorts to make sure we don’t get lost! However, this time it has taken on a new meaning for me. After a recent development of anxiety, it seems like this challenge to raise money for Mind has come at an opportune time. I see this as a chance to overcome some of my anxious thoughts. What better way to do it than by doing something I love, for a cause that is personal to me?

⚫What would be your go to tipple at the top of one of the peaks?⚫

My go to would have to be something light like a Prosecco with a strawberry, or perhaps an Aperol Spritz to mark the occasion with style! My biggest issue for this challenge will be restraining myself from staying in the nearest pub after my first cocktail! 🍸🍻

Huge thanks to Michaela for the courage to take on this challenge! To support her, please visit her donation page here or check out the link in our bio:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/michaela-atkinson1

#hiking #dogoodfeelgood #mentalhealth #charity #rum #spicedrum #cocktails

We’ve been busy today at the Selfish Spirits HQ getting our new batch ready for sale. Don’t forget you can visit our website to purchase your very own bottle(s) 🥃

Here's who we have next for introductions on our boozy Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge! ⛰🚶‍♂️🥃

⚫Who are you and what do you do?⚫

"I’m Will, I’ve known Fred since school & I work in NHS Staffing. Outside of work I’m a keen fell walker, slowly ticking off the Wainwrights, and cricketer playing (pretty badly) for Gargrave CC. I was lucky enough to take part in Selfish Spirits’ last charity fundraiser, a Dragon Boat race where we somehow managed 3rd place with no training whatsoever. There’s no way I’m not training for this one."

⚫Why did you decide to take part in this challenge? How do you feel about it?⚫

"When Fred said he was thinking about doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks I had to get involved. I haven’t done it in years and really fancied the challenge again. Raising money for Mind is a great incentive as well, it’s crucial we do what we can for those struggling with Mental Health problems, especially during the current crisis. I’m feeling confident about the challenge. 24 miles and 1500+m of ascent will absolutely be difficult, but I don’t doubt we’ll succeed as long as we’re prepared. Really looking forward to it."

⚫What would be your go to tipple at the top of one of the 3 peaks?⚫

"Gimlet cocktail, crushed ice. Cold and refreshing, plenty of lime so I won’t get scurvy between Whernside & Ingleborough. Never heard of it till a friend made one recently, also I’m a sucker for a stupid name."

To support Will on his challenge, please consider donating to his JustGiving page by checking out the link in our bio

#fellwalker #yorkshire3peaks #charityevent #dogoodfeelgood #rum #darkspicedrum #cocktails Will Peryer

Introducing the next members of the Selfish Striders!

⚫Who you are and what you do?⚫

Howdy, we're Tom Throup and Laura Brown. Tom is a Technical Specialist for analytical instruments and Laura is a Marketing Manager at a publisher. 👨‍🔬📚

⚫Why did you decide to take part in this challenge? How do you feel about it?⚫

It's always a pleasure to support Selfish Spirits - this time we're keen to put our ankles where our mouths are and get involved with this activity! We're very excited if a little bit nervous, it's a long old slog and the heat might be our nemesis on the day... 🥵

⚫What would be your go to tipple at the top of one of the three peaks?⚫

We're both big fans of spiced rum, a Dark and Stormy would be perfect at the top of a peak as long as it didn't manifest bad weather for us on the day ⛈️

To support Tom & Laura to get through this challenge, please consider donating to their charity page through this link or check out the link in our bio:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ttlbselfish

Thanks to Tom & Laura for helping us make a difference, and feeling good whilst we're at it! 🍻

@[17841402953042318:@one.swell.throup]

#mentalhealth #charity #yorkshire3peaks #hike #rum #spicedrum #dogoodfeelgood

"We're Zach Webster & Laura Stevenson. Zach works as an Assistant Director in Film & TV, Laura is a Speech and Language Therapist.

⚫Why did you decide to take part in this challenge? How do you feel about it?⚫

We always like to get involved with Selfish Spirits charity events. We think it's a great company that works with some great causes, and I feel like it's a good opportunity to do our part. Laura is a bit more nervous about it than I am, but we're trying to train whenever we can!

⚫What would be your go to tipple at the top of one of the peaks?⚫

I mean, besides a delicious Selfish Spirits and ginger ale, we are both lovers of margaritas. There's never a bad occasion for a marg." 🍸

Zach and Laura have both been avid supporters of Selfish Spirits since its beginning, with Zach taking part in every challenge we've conducted to date. We're eternally grateful for everything they have done for Selfish Spirits and the charities we support.

To support them in turn, here's their JustGiving donation page or check out the link in our bio:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/zachselfish3peaks

@mindcharity @fishwebster69 @lauraecstevenson #charity #yorkshire3peaks #dogoodfeelgood #cocktails #rum #spicedrum

Hello everyone, most of you will probably already know me, but I thought I would do another introduction, nonetheless.

For our upcoming charity challenge, we’ll be introducing the members of the team tackling the boozy 3 peaks to raise money for @mindcharity for mental health.

Your support means the world, and if you would like to donate to help us raise money for Mind then please follow the link in our bio!💸

Thank you!

#charity #challenge #Yorkshire3peaks #rum #spicedrum #dogoodfeelgood

❗***ANNOUNCEMENT!!***❗

It's that time of year again where Selfish Spirits decides to take on a new challenge to raise money for charity. This year, we've gathered a team of dedicated and empathetic individuals to take on our toughest challenge yet: the Yorkshire 3 Peaks! This is a circular route taking on the climbs of Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough in one day, and will no doubt be the toughest challenge to date.

But we're doing it with a slight twist, and enjoying a rum cocktail at the top of each peak! Just to make it that bit more bearable.

For this challenge, we'll be donating to the charity @mindcharity @mindskipton , an organisation dedicated to fighting injustices against mental health, offering assistance to any who need help with their wellbeing. One of every four people suffer from mental health problems, and most of us don't get the help we need. Mind are there to provide guidance to individuals and their families, providing information, advice and local services, bringing together an unstoppable network of individuals and communities – people who care about mental health to make a difference.

Help us make a difference and donate below to get us started! Taking place in August💪🚶‍♂️🏔🥾🍹🥃

www.justgiving.com/team/selfish-striders

#charity #dogoodfeelgood #yorkshire3peaks #rum #spicedrum

Tomorrow, you can find us situated on the Skipton Canal Basin for the Skipton Market Young Traders! We're honoured to have been selected to feature at this new event, one of dozens taking place nationwide over the next couple of months.

The opportunity to be featured alongside some the other up-and-coming young entrepreneurs in the Craven District was too good to pass up. There is the possibility of being able to advance to the next stage and attend the regional young traders event in Leeds, and potentially further to the Nationals!

We can't wait to take part, and see you all this Sunday! 🌤🍹

#youngtraders #spicedrum #supportlocalbusiness

We're here at The North Leeds Food Festival this weekend selling bottles of our Dark Spiced Rum and some samples of rum punch! Come down for a visit and a chat!

#foodfestival #spicedrum #marketseason #dogoodfeelgood

❗**New Stockist Update!**❗️

We are now present in the The Craven Arms in Appletreewick! 🍎🐑

The Craven Arms and Cruck Barn is a charming, old-world pub based in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales village of Appletreewick. They pride themselves on a huge choice of local drinks, with a wide range of beers, wine & top shelf spirits. The Cruck Barn to the rear of the pub provides a beautiful and unique event space for weddings and parties, with delicious food available and accommodation in their Shepherd Huts, so there's no need to hold back from enjoying yourself to the fullest.

Filled with local history & interest, your visit will not be disappointing. Make a trip out to Craven Arms, stop over during your walk, and have a beer or sample of rum and enjoy all this pub has to offer!

Cheers! 🍻🥃🍽

#pub #realale #rum #dogoodfeelgood #supportsmallbusiness

The Castle Inn has just ordered another restock of our delicious Dark Spiced Rum!

The Castle has been an ardent supporter of Selfish Spirits since its inception, of which we’re eternally grateful. A beautiful, traditional pub at the top of the Skipton high street with real ales, extensive spirit selection and delicious homemade food. I’ve never had a negative experience here; everything is always top quality, and the staff always work with a smile. Drink the place dry!🍻

If you're in need of a resupply, or interested in stocking Selfish Spirits at your establishment, feel free to send a message or an email: info@selfishspiritscompany.com and we'd be more than happy to visit for a quick tasting session 🥃

#drinklocal #rum #skipton #realale

We’re stocked at V.SQ Skipton!

A centrally located Gin and Cocktail lounge with efficient, friendly staff, great afternoon tea and obviously a good taste in spirits, with a wide selection. Cosy up in front of the fire and see if you can make your way through their cocktail list with Friday happy hour lasting all evening! Cheers to that 🍹🥃

#dontmindifido #skipton #dogoodfeelgood #drinklocal #spicedrum

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