We're the Conway family. We handcraft small-batch infused rums from real fruit and botanicals in our distillery in Hailsham, East Sussex. Every bottle is made with care, never rushed, and always bursting with flavour.
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Est. 2023In November 2022, the idea for The Rum Infusionist was born. Sharing my vision with my uncle and father, writing a business plan and hiring an accountant, we decided to turn our passion into a business.
On the 1st of February 2023, The Rum Infusionist Ltd. was officially established. After another year of hard work securing licences, raising funds, and finding the perfect location, we proudly opened The Rum Infusionist Distillery in March 2024 in Hailsham, East Sussex.
Since then, we've launched 9 signature rum flavours, built strong relationships as members of the local Chamber of Commerce, and hosted multiple successful event nights at the distillery. With growing recognition in the community, we're thrilled to see The Rum Infusionist quickly becoming the local rum of choice.
This journey has been a labour of love, and we're excited to keep sharing our handcrafted creations with our ever-growing community of rum lovers.
With over nine years of holding a security licence and six years of experience working with the homeless community — including the most recent three years with Brighton & Hove City Council — I've dedicated much of my career to helping others.
My true passion, though, lies in alcohol craftsmanship. It began with my uncle, an avid home brewer who introduced me to the art of creating alcohol. Together with family and friends, we explored everything from country wines and pressed ciders to distilling rums and whiskeys.
When the time was right, I took that passion and turned it into something real. The Rum Infusionist was built on the belief that quality will always triumph over quantity — every batch made by hand, with real fruit, and real care.
— Tom Conway, Founder & Director
Every bottle is blended, rested, and bottled by hand. No shortcuts, no mass production.
Real fruit and real botanicals. The flavour on the label is the flavour in the bottle.
We upcycle our infusion fruit into Rum Jams and hot sauces. Nothing wasted.
Tom, his uncle, his father, and the whole crew. A family business through and through.
Awarded 5-stars by the Environmental Health Office. Safety and quality go hand in hand.
Made in Hailsham, East Sussex. Members of the local Chamber of Commerce.
Tom shared his vision with his uncle and father over a glass of rum. A business plan was written and the dream began.
The Rum Infusionist Ltd. was officially registered in England & Wales. Licences, fundraising, and a lot of hard work began.
After a year of preparation, we opened our distillery at Station Road Industrial Estate, Hailsham. The garden shed days were behind us — but never forgotten.
Rumaretto launched to huge demand. Thousands of orders fulfilled. Rum jams and hot sauces born from zero-waste innovation. Gift sets scaled across retail and trade.
New 300L still and 500L mash tuns commissioned. British rum production scaling. New flavour releases coming. Same family, same craft, bigger vision.
We work with pubs, bars, restaurants, and independent retailers across the UK. Competitive wholesale pricing, dedicated support, and marketing materials included.
