Philip has also been named as a judge for the ‘Rum and Flavoured Rum’ category in this year’s Great British Food Awards. The reigning champion with their Eminence Blended Aged White Rum, Egremont and Resolute were also both finalists in the 2021 competition. Philip will be judging alongside fellow esteemed food and drink judges including Mitch Tonks and Charlie Stein. To receive certification, we had to provide evidence of socially and environmentally responsible practices – including energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity and corporate transparency. Finally, to complete the certification, we have legally embedded our commitment to purpose beyond profit into our company articles.

As a certified B Corp (and the first rum in the UK to be certified) we go beyond business as usual to make our mark on the world in a positive way. Thinking beyond profit. Going beyond what is expected. Putting people and planet first, and coming together with other wonderful B Corps to prove beyond doubt that there is a better way to do business. A huge thank you to - Joanna Simon for featuring Hattiers, and for highlighting the rise of premium rum, with an ethical and sustainable drive. Founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Francesca James, said the quality of this year’s entrants exemplified the strength of entrepreneurship across the UK: “The quality of applications is consistently excellent year on year, but we have been especially blown away by the innovation, drive and determination demonstrated this year. Shortlisting from so many inspiring contenders has been more challenging than ever, with many deserving cases put forward and an ever-growing business community thriving across the country.” March means #BCorpMonth – and this year we’ll be showing you what it means to go beyond business as usual.A Certified B Corp is the highest calibre of business that balance purpose and profit. There is just 3,720 Certified B Corps in the world at this point, in 150 industries and across 74 countries with over 500 B Corps in the UK. The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.”

Nose: Apple strudel with a dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg. Sandalwood fragrance and grilled peaches later on.Aftertaste; Wafts of coal smoke drift in on the finish, with a dominance of banana cream in a long finish Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky Highlands Single Malt Whisky Island Single Malt Whisky Islay Single Malt Whisky Lowland Single Malt Whisky Speyside Single Malt Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky We are past the time when any business can simply ask its employees to leave their values and humanity at home, and no business can any longer afford year after year to pursue minor incremental efficiencies while foregoing opportunities to help the environment rather than deplete it. At Hattiers we source and blend the world’s finest rums to produce a final product that is accessible to all. We are proud to be an honest and bold challenger brand, removing the historic smoke and mirrors of the rum world and championing real unadulterated rum while operating sustainably, placing purpose before profit as the UK’s first B Corp Rum brand, and only the 2nd in the world. At Hattiers, our workforce is over 60% female, as we create a more inclusive world by challenging gender stereotypes, biases, and discrimination. For us, today is also about highlighting and thanking those women who have supported the growth of Hattiers throughout our growth. Thank you!

Hattiers achieved an 80.5 score before becoming Certified B Corp and Philip is keen to build on this score with a personal target of increasing the score by 5 points every year. The commitments we have made to our community, country and planet that haveshaped the way we do business. Our refusal to outsource our warehousing and bottling sees us employ within our county, rather than farming production out. March - International Women's Day, a day to honour and celebrate the achievements of women and highlight the issues they face globally. Slice into the ring from one side and cut away the pulp from the peel until you have one long piece of lemon peel

Sign up for one of our free newsletters to receive the latest on travel, high-end fashion and ultimate luxury straight from LLM - Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. From the UK’s furthest flung B Corp in the Hebridean Island of Islay, to newly certified B Corp brands changing the way we drink, it was inspiring to learn and connect with like-minded businesses, press, drinks writers, trade and guests.

But by committing to the B Corp ideal, and embedding it legally into our company articles, we are setting out our stall to always try to be better. It’s a badge we wear with pride and an ethos we are committed to upholding. The UK’s first B Corp certified rum, Hattiers has a fresh take on the traditional art of rum blending with an uncompromising approach to quality and sustainability. Sourcing fine aged rums from over 25 distilleries around the world, their versatile and accessible blends consist of carefully selected rums married together along with pure Dartmoor water. Since our beginning in2017, Hattiers Rumhas existed as benchmark of where webelieve rum should be. Our purpose has always been bigger than making and selling fine blended rums. Hattiers was a pending B Corporation for 2 years while the business laid down its foundations and the company officially achieved B Corp Status in November 2020.This month we’re shining our sustainability spotlight on Hattiers Rum. We asked them to tell us about what they are doing to create a sustainable rum brand. About Hattiers Rum Rosalind Holley, Director of Communications & Marketing at B Corp UK, sharing the progress of the movement thus far. From 564 B Corps at the end of last year to now over 1,200, there are 55,000 people in the UK now working for a B Corp. No added colorants. Non-chill filtered. Ex-bourbon Cask. Matured at source Distillery. Blended and bottled in Devon.