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Who supplies aged rum with defined specifications, and who imports specific brands like Plantation in the UK?

For Plantation rum, **Identity Brands** is the UK importer (identitydrinks.com/portfolio/planteray-rum). For sourcing aged rum with defined caramel specifications, members recommend: - **Langley** — supplies dark rum, though members note you should request their specific definition upfront, as caramel content definitions are not always clearly documented. One member was still awaiting clarification on their caramel specifications. Caveats: When sourcing aged rum with caramel specifications, be explicit in your brief about whether you need caramel-only definitions versus other darkening agents, as suppliers may not volunteer this detail. Small-quantity samples for product development may need to be negotiated separately from larger contractor supply agreements.