'Hurricane' Manx Rum 'Blows away' UK TV panel

A Manx Rum made by a local distilling company has featured on the big screen - starring on ITV at the weekend.

'Outlier Distilling Company' - a craft distillery on Island - is known for producing locally sourced spirits such as 'Hoolie' Manx white rum, 'Honey Bun' Manx Honey Liquer, 'Hedge Fund' Wild Berry Schnapps and 'Hurricane' overproof Manx Rum.

Its 'Hurricane Rum' - which is made on Ballakelly farm in Andreas - starred on ITV's 'Love your Weekend' - sampled by Alan Titchmarsh and chefs James Martin and Jimmy Doherty. 

Described as 'incredible' and 'delicious' - the team behind the brand called it a 'massive moment' to see their product make it onto daytime TV and be picked as a favourite.

We asked Outliers' Distiller, Ian Warborn-Jones how it felt to see their product on TV:

You can find out more about the company and its products here.