Ballmer Peak Distillery 'North Slope' Golden Rum, Colorado

With a whiskey-lover’s soul and a rum-lover’s heart, Ballmer Peak Distillery Golden Rum bridges the gap between two worlds. Crafted without added sweeteners and aged to highlight oak-driven complexity, this is a rum that surprises, with a dry, bourbon-like finish and layers of depth that make it as comfortable in a rocks glass as it is in your favorite rum cocktail.

Product Details:

• Style: Golden Rum
• Base: Molasses-based distillate
• ABV: 40%
• Aging: Rested in oak (details not specified)
• Sweetening/Additives: None added
• Distiller: Austin Adamson
• Owner(s): Eric Strom and Austin Adamson

Sensory Description:

This golden rum opens with warm aromas of toasted oak, vanilla bean, and dried fruit, recalling bourbon at first nose. On the palate, it’s dry and structured, delivering flavors of caramelized sugar, roasted nuts, and spice without any cloying sweetness. A hint of smoke and leather lingers through the finish, where rum’s tropical roots meet the subtle tannin and depth of fine American whiskey.

Distiller's Background:

Ballmer Peak Distillery was founded in 2019 by Eric Strom and Austin Adamson in Lakewood, Colorado. Born in Arizona and inspired by the ethos of craft, sustainability, and community, the pair created a space where creativity fuels quality. Head Distiller Austin Adamson brings a global perspective and deep technical skill, shaped by years of international spirits research and hands-on distillation. From their early days crafting sanitizer during the pandemic to their current barrel program, every bottle reflects a commitment to innovation and respect for tradition.

Serving Suggestions:

Best served neat or with a single ice cube to emphasize its whiskey-like dryness and layered complexity. It also makes an excellent stand-in for bourbon in a Rum Old Fashioned, or adds richness to a spiced rum sour. The ideal serving temperature is 60–65°F for a full expression of flavor.

Ballmer Peak Distillery Golden Rum challenges expectations with bold, oak-driven character and a clean, dry finish. Whether you’re a whiskey fan looking to explore or a rum enthusiast in search of structure, this spirit invites you to discover a new side of rum, elegant, elemental, and expertly distilled.