Meet the Producers | Matugga | 2021

Founded by husband and wife team Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa, Matugga Distillers produces a multi-award-winning range of distinctive artisan rums from scratch through 100% copper pot distillation at its family-owned distillery in Livingston.

The company’s portfolio represents a fusion of the founders’ heritage —  Paul was born in Uganda and Jacine has proud Jamaican roots, while showcasing Scottish micro-distillery craft.

Matugga Distillers produces the full spectrum of rum styles: unaged (white) and cask-aged rums, spiced rum and flavoured rum liqueurs under the Matugga and Liv brands:

Matugga Rum; flagship collection of cask-aged pure single rums and masala chai spiced rum positioned at the premium end of the market.

Liv Rum; portfolio of white rums, spiced rum and flavoured rum liqueurs featuring Scottish fruits and botanicals.

The team oversees the entire production process from fermentation and distilling to hand-bottling and the filling of casks, which are stored on-site.

Every batch of spirit is meticulously managed by Paul Rutasikwa, Head Distiller with stringent quality control. A rum and whisky connoisseur and a chartered civil engineer by profession, Paul perfected his distilling skills at Heriot-Watt University through its Brewing & Distilling programme.  

A young, independent and ambitious distillery, Matugga Distillers is proud to champion the growing Scottish rum movement.

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