Leeds Rum School - Distil your own Rum – Leeds Gin School & Distillery Bar

Hotham’s Rum School @ Leeds Gin School and Distillery

Yorkshire's Number 1 Visitor Experience 2019 & 2020

Rum lovers - you don’t want to miss this!

Come and join us here at Hotham’s Rum School for a rum experience you’ll never forget


Upon your arrival, we'll greet you with a Hotham’s Spiced Rum cocktail. You'll join a group of other rum lovers, in our purpose-built Distilling Room.

You’ll smell and taste amazing spices, and choose the ones you like best for your own spiced rum. Our distiller will advise you on the quantities required, and you’ll soon have a balanced recipe ready.

You'll learn about the distillation process whilst you enjoy a rum cocktail and we'll encourage you to taste your spice blend as it distils and your spices release their delicious flavours.

We'll talk to you about the history and characteristics of rum, and you'll hear about the Hotham’s brand - our history, and a little about Lord Hotham himself. You'll have plenty of time to try the very best rums, including our very own Hotham’s Spiced Rum.

Finally, you'll bottle, name and label your unique spiced rum before wax dipping the stopper to seal the bottle, and finally stamping it with the Hotham's seal of approval.

Don't forget to take graduation photos before you leave Rum School!

You can also rest assured that once you've finished enjoying it, you can buy another bottle - just order online and our distiller will recreate your recipe and deliver a new bottle of your spiced rum, straight to your door.

What's included?

• Create your own spiced rum with flavours of your choice
  
• Expert help in creating your recipe
  
• Rum tasting masterclass
  
• 3 rum cocktails
  
• Tasting of rum varieties, including Hotham’s Spiced Rum
  
• Take home your own labelled 50cl bottle, plus extra spiced spirit to recreate your rum at home!
  

Please Note:

• Minimum age: 18 - There is a Challenge 25 policy in place. Please bring relevant ID with you.
• Should you need to change your booking a £35 administration charge will be payable.
• A hearing loop is in place.
• Places left means stills available. You are booking a still for your use or for you and another to share.
  
• Temperature is a key factor in the art of distilling so we tend to keep our distillery between 16-18 degrees - please dress appropriately.
• We recommend leaving your car at home, and not consuming alcohol before your experience. You are operating a hot still and testing high strength alcohol, and we want you to enjoy your experience safely.
  
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary.
• For FAQs please click here