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Every year, we all encounter the simple yet puzzling challenge of finding the ideal gift for those who claim to need nothing or are difficult to shop for.

Fortunately, we have a straightforward solution to this timeless dilemma: alcohol.

Alcohol, or alternatively some type of food for non-drinkers, serves as the perfect continuing gift, allowing the recipient to enjoy it on their terms and ensuring it’s a pleasure to receive rather than another item taking up space.

Duppy Share’s rum is a particularly striking choice that not only catches the eye but also becomes a celebrated fixture in one’s home, perfect for any social gathering, whether it be a poker night or dinner celebration.

The celebrated brand known for its Caribbean rum has introduced a new range of gifts, perfectly timed for Father’s Day, though ideal for any enthusiast of rum.

Available options include Duppy Share Aged Rum, which is a harmonious mixture of Caribbean rums that have been aged; Duppy Share Spiced Rum, infused with accents of pineapple, kola nut, and exotic island spices; and Duppy Share XO Rum, a luxurious blend of rums aged five, eight, and 12 years from Barbados, offering a rich and indulgent taste experience.

Each rum selection is packaged in an attractive gift box and includes an engaging backstory of the brand’s origins.

George Frost, the founder, shared in a recent interview that the idea for the name “Duppy Share” emerged from a conversation he caught while vacationing in Barbados.

“I heard the bartender explaining to someone that in whisky production there’s something known as the angel’s share, which involves the evaporation of whisky that supposedly ascends to the heavens. However, he mentioned that in the Caribbean, they have a different belief,” Frost recounted.

“They imagine that mischievous spirits, called duppies, sneak in to steal the rum, then throw a grand celebration. Curious, I asked what that phenomenon was called. Surprisingly, he told me it was known as the duppy’s share, a term he wasn’t often asked about.”

This was the inspiration behind the creation of a new brand.

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You can find the full Duppy Share gifting range here, and find out more about the gift packs, below.

Including the Duppy Share Aged Rum 70cl, this award-winning blend of aged Caribbean rums is sourced from two of the world’s most prestigious distilleries. The Duppy Share blend contains a mix of three-year-old 100 per cent Pot Still Rum from the Worthy Park Distillery in Jamaica and the five-year-old Column Still rum from the Foursquare Distillery in Barbados.

The Duppy Share Spiced Rum 70cl combines two-year-aged rums from Jamaica and Barbados, featuring flavors of pineapple, kola nut, and island spices. This blend has garnered recognition with two stars at the Great Taste Awards and is ideally suited for mixing.

The Duppy Share XO Rum 70cl is crafted from a mix of five, eight, and 12-year aged column still rums from Barbados. Offering a luxurious experience, this rum presents a blend of velvet caramel, tamarind, toasted coconut, and violet. It is excellent when served neat or in an old-fashioned cocktail.

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