Ballmer Peak Distillery Spiced Rum, Colorado, USA

Crafted with precision, innovation, and a dash of irreverent charm, Ballmer Peak Distillery Spiced Rum brings bold spice and modern technique to an old-world favorite. This Colorado-crafted spirit starts with a clean, twice pot-distilled molasses-based silver rum, then takes a thrilling detour through a spice basket infused with Szechuan peppercorns, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and mace. The result is a crisp, complex spiced rum that’s anything but ordinary, delicate yet powerful, peppery yet poised.

Product Details:

• Style: Spiced Rum
• Base: Twice pot-distilled molasses-based silver rum
• Spice Basket Infusion: Szechuan peppercorns, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, mace
• ABV: 40%
• Distiller: Austin Adamson
• Owner(s): Eric Strom and Austin Adamson

Sensory Description:

This spiced rum opens with an aromatic burst of warm baking spices, followed by a peppery lift from Szechuan peppercorns that tickle the nose and enliven the palate. Notes of cinnamon stick, fresh-cut ginger, and mace create a rounded warmth, while cardamom adds a floral elegance. The texture is light and silky with a clean, dry finish that lingers with a gentle heat and a memory of exotic spice.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver Medal – Bartender’s Spirits Awards, 2022
• Silver Medal – American Craft Spirits Association, 2022
• Silver Medal – Honey Spirits Awards, 2021

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 2019 by longtime friends Eric Strom and Austin Adamson, Ballmer Peak Distillery was born from a love of craft spirits, sustainability, and self-determination. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, this small but mighty distillery quickly earned a reputation for inventive techniques and exceptional flavor. Head Distiller Austin Adamson brings a global palate and deep technical know-how to each batch, drawing from his immersive spirits education across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. With a foundation in molasses-based spirits and a sustainable mindset inspired by their Arizona roots, the Ballmer Peak team continues to push boundaries with both classic and creative small-batch expressions.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat to experience its full flavor arc, or mixed into spiced rum classics like a Dark 'n Stormy, Rum Punch, or a spiced twist on a Mojito. Try it with apple cider in the colder months, or splash it into cola with a wedge of lime for an elevated take on a simple favorite. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled, depending on your mood.

Ballmer Peak Distillery Spiced Rum is a spirited adventure in a glass, balanced, expressive, and boldly original. With every sip, it offers a taste of the distillery’s creative soul and the rich spice of innovation, making it a must-have for cocktail creators and rum lovers alike.