Two IWSC medals. First year. First bottle.
Expedition Spiced Rum.
Between us, we served 17 years in the Royal Signals. We wanted a proper drink to share with mates. Something with character, made by people who give a damn. We couldn't find it. So we made it ourselves.
Real Ingredients. No Artificial Flavouring. Veteran Owned. Numbered Small Batches.
IWSC 2026 Bronze
Expedition Spiced Rum.
IWSC 2026 Silver
Expedition Spiced Rum and cola, judged with Franklin and Sons.
“A hint of coconut leads to vibrant ginger and citrus, with gingerbread and winter spices.”
IWSC judging notes. See the results at iwsc.net
A cut above. Don't discuss top end rum without mentioning Expedition Spiced.
A wonderfully designed bottle, with quality rum.
Great product and excellent communication when I had a question about delivery.
Really smooth with a great taste. Bought another two bottles immediately.
From Signals to Spirits
Between us, we served 17 years in the Royal Corps of Signals. We wanted a proper drink to share with mates. Something with character, made by people who give a damn. We couldn't find it. So we made it ourselves.
The name? The jerry can wasn't designed to look good on a shelf. It was designed to work in the desert, in the Arctic, wherever it was needed. That's the standard we hold ourselves to.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and donate to forces charities because it matters to us personally. This isn't a marketing angle. It's just how we run the company.
Why Jerry Can?
Named after a piece of kit that was designed to work, not to look good on a shelf. That's our standard.
Real Ingredients
Madagascan vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, cloves, cassia, agave. No artificial flavouring. That is what goes in. Nothing else.
Veteran Heritage
Between us, we served 17 years in the Royal Corps of Signals. We know what reliability means. Every bottle reflects that standard. No corners cut, no compromises made.
Built to Deliver
Whether you drink it neat or mix it, this rum holds up. We built it that way on purpose.
First Batch. Numbered. Limited general release.
Batch 001, shipping now. When it's gone, that run is finished.
- •An individually numbered First Batch Edition bottle. See the batch record
- •A place in the Expedition Log, the public record of the first bottles
Supporting Those Who Serve
As veterans ourselves, supporting the Armed Forces community isn't just a pledge - it's personal.
5%
Of Profits
Donated annually to vetted armed forces charities supporting mental health, housing & transition services
10% Off
Forces Discount
For all serving personnel, veterans, reservists & immediate military families
Guaranteed
Job Interviews
For all qualified veterans, reservists & military spouses applying to join our team
Priority
Veteran Suppliers
Actively seeking veteran-owned businesses as suppliers & service providers
Read our full Armed Forces Covenant pledges
View Our CommitmentAs Seen In
Press
“After more than a decade in the British Army, we decided to make the kind of rum we actually wanted to drink - no shortcuts, no gimmicks.”
“We were delighted to collaborate with Dan and Rhys to help bring Expedition Spiced to market… We enjoy working with brands that are making a difference, and it’s great to be working with one that has a cause it is passionate about.”
“Customers are fed up with faceless corporate brands. They want to meet the people behind what they're drinking, and hear the story of the bottle.”
Everything You Need to Know
New to spiced rum or just curious about who we are? Here are the questions we get asked most.
What does spiced rum taste like?
Madagascan vanilla hits you first, rich and sweet, then Ceylon cinnamon and ginger warm through the middle with hints of orange peel. The finish is smooth with cassia and clove undertones - none of that harsh burn you get from cheaper bottles. It's sweet enough to sip neat, but has enough backbone to stand up in cocktails without getting lost.
Is spiced rum good for beginners?
Honestly, it's one of the best places to start. The spices and vanilla smooth out the harsher edges you'd find in white rum or whisky. If you're new to spirits, try ours with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime - it's forgiving, tasty, and doesn't require any fancy equipment or technique.
What's the difference between spiced rum and dark rum?
Dark rum gets its colour and flavour from aging in barrels - you'll taste molasses, oak, and dried fruit. Spiced rum like ours is macerated with botanicals, giving you Madagascan vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, and warming ginger upfront. Dark rum is typically sipped; spiced rum is more versatile for mixing.
How should I drink spiced rum?
However you fancy, really. Neat or over ice works well if you want to taste what we've made. For mixing, it's brilliant with ginger beer (our Storm and Spice), cola, or in a proper rum punch. Check out our Field Manual for cocktail recipes that show off what spiced rum can do.
Browse cocktail recipesIs Jerry Can Spirits gluten-free?
Yes. Rum is distilled from sugarcane or molasses, not grains, so there's no gluten in the base spirit. We don't add anything containing gluten during the spicing process either. That said, if you've got a severe allergy, it's always worth checking with your doctor first.
Why is it called Jerry Can Spirits?
The jerry can wasn't designed to win beauty contests. It was engineered by the Germans in the 1930s to be reliable in the worst conditions - deserts, Arctic, wherever. After years in the Royal Signals, we appreciate kit that just works. We named the company after that same philosophy: no fuss, no gimmicks, just quality you can depend on.
Read our full storyMass-Produced vs Craft Rum
| Aspect | Mass-Produced | Jerry Can Spirits |
|---|---|---|
| Batch Size | 100,000+ litres | Small, numbered batches |
| Sourcing | Single industrial source | Caribbean rum, real botanicals |
| Provenance | Unknown | British partner distillery |
| Ownership | Corporate | 100% Veteran-owned |
Got more questions? We're happy to help.
View Full FAQWhy We Started Making Rum
We didn't set out to start a spirits company. Between us, we served 17 years in the Royal Corps of Signals. What we wanted was simple: a proper drink to share with mates - something with character, made by people who give a damn. When we couldn't find it, we decided to make it ourselves.
Caribbean rum, macerated by our British partner distillery. The result? Vanilla and caramel upfront, warm spice through the middle, and a finish smooth enough to sip neat - but bold enough to hold its own in a cocktail.
Mixing drinks or unwinding after a long week, this is rum that doesn't let you down. We built it that way on purpose. Find it in the shop.
Why We Do It This Way
We work with what's close to home where we can. Our rum is macerated by our British partner distillery, in small batches. It's not about slapping 'eco-friendly' on the label. It's just how we think things should be done.
We signed the Armed Forces Covenant because supporting veterans isn't a marketing angle for us - it's personal. 5% of profits goes to forces charities. We guarantee job interviews for veterans. It's baked into how we run the company, not bolted on afterwards.
There's a reason we named ourselves after the jerry can. It wasn't designed to look good on a shelf. It was designed to work - in the desert, in the Arctic, wherever it was needed. That's the standard we hold ourselves to. Rum that does what it's supposed to do, every single time. Browse the shop.
17+ Years Service
Royal Corps of Signals veterans who built their rum the same way they approached everything else. Carefully, without shortcuts.
UK First Philosophy
Real botanicals, British small batches
Small Batch. Properly Made.
Macerated by our British partner distillery. Every batch small enough to pay attention to.
Forces Covenant
Supporting veterans and military charities with every bottle sold