Still Spirits fans, listen up — if coconut rum’s your vibe, this one changes everything.

August 27, 2025

Tropical flavour worth making at home: the sunshine-perfect Coconut Rum your shed’s been missing

There’s a reason coconut rum has stuck around — it’s warm, nostalgic, and somehow makes any drink taste like a holiday. But not all coconut rums are made equal. Some are over-sweet, others flat-out fake. If you’ve been chasing that perfect balance of smooth rum and mellow coconut, the search ends here.

Still Spirits Coconut Rum delivers a clean, tropical flavour with the warmth and body of a good rum — and now you can make it straight from your backyard setup.

Rum that hits different when it’s yours

You could pick up a mass-produced bottle off the shelf — but that’s not the point, is it? You’re not just looking for a drink… you’re crafting an experience. Something balanced. Something smooth. Something yours.

Let’s cut straight to it — Still Spirits Coconut Rum Essence is a proper standout for people who care about what goes in the bottle. Perfect for mixing Piña Coladas, spiked Pineapple Fizzes, or even kicking up a hot chocolate on a winter’s night.

The before and after you feel in your glass

Before: you had to settle. Maybe that bottle on the shelf with artificial coconut and a weird aftertaste. Or a home batch that didn’t quite hit the mark.

After: You’ve got something smoother. Rich and tropical. Balanced with a proper rum base and coconut that tastes real — not syrupy.

One local regular told us it nailed what he’d been chasing for years: “It tastes like summer. Not sickly sweet, just smooth coconut that actually lets the rum through.”

Ways to use it that go beyond cocktails

Classic Piña Colada: Shake it with fresh pineapple juice and coconut cream. Blender optional, smiles guaranteed.
Backyard rum punch: Mix with orange, lime, and tropical fruit for easy crowd-pleaser drinks at shed barbies.
Coconut Coffee Sipper: A splash in your cold brew or espresso martini? Don’t knock it till you try it.
Drizzle over dessert: Over vanilla ice cream or in a banana split, this adds depth like nothing pre-bottled can.

It’s also a top pick for those creating their own signature liqueurs. Coconut pairs well with everything from dark chocolate to lime zest and even toasted almonds — play around and name it after your shed dog if you want. That’s the beauty of making it yourself.

From shed bench to bar shelf

At the end of the day, we all want something we’re proud to pour. Still Spirits has quietly built a bit of a cult following among those who take their home spirits seriously — and with good reason. Their kits and flavourings don’t just make things easier, they make them better.

The Coconut Rum Essence is no exception. A small bottle turns into something remarkable when paired with clean, filtered spirit and a bit of patience. We keep it stocked because, simply, our locals love it. And because it just works.

Why this one hits different

There’s a kind of magic in making something your mates actually look forward to. No pretence. No guesswork. Just that quiet satisfaction of pouring a drink, watching their eyes light up, and hearing “Did you really make that?”.

If you’re after a smoother ride and flavour that doesn’t shout — but hums with quality — Still Spirits Coconut Rum is worth a place on your bench.

Because when the ice clinks in the glass and the rum smells like sunshine, all the weekends you spent perfecting the process suddenly feel like time well spent.

Here’s to the shed brewers, the perfectionists, and those chasing one more notch of flavour.

Cheers,
Candeece