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THE NEW RUM FLAVOUR EVERYONE IS DRINKING DEAD MAN ’ S FINGERS TAKES PINEAPPLE TO THE DARK SIDE Dead Man’s Fingers, the premium rum known for shaking things up, will have fans once again revelling in all that‘s unconventional about the spirit, with its new Pineapple Rum. Available from online retailers Amazon, Drinksupermarket and The Drop Store in a striking orange bottle for £22 (70cl), Dead Man’s Fingers Pineapple Rum boasts hints of sweetness from roasted and candied pineapple, soft brown sugar and nutmeg, with an unexpected twist of aniseed and a subtle citrus lime kick for a truly unique flavour. Appealing to adventurous drinkers with a penchant for experimenting with new tastes, the light and refreshing Dead Man’s Fingers Pineapple Rum is a perfect base for cocktails and especially good in a Tropical Lemonade - Dead Man’s Fingers’ own refreshing signature serve made with lemonade, lots of ice, a lime wedge and fresh mint.   Pineapple is a big flavour this year and rum cocktails are also right on trend, with four out of the top ten mainstream cocktails being rum based and the Piña Colada ranking as the third most mixed rum cocktail. The fastest growing spiced and flavoured rum brand in the world, Dead Man’s Fingers’ success has been fueled by innovative launches, including last year’s hugely successful Hemp Rum launch, in addition to its Spiced Rum, Coffee and Coconut flavours. Lucy Cottrell, Brand Manager for Rum at Halewood Wines & Spirits, says: “There’s a whole new generation of adventurous drinkers who are seeking out new, exciting, artisanal rums and we’re rising to demand with our new pineapple flavour.   “Over half of drinkers choose lemonade as a mixer over other options and we considered this when we created Dead Man’s Fingers Pineapple Rum and our hero serve, the Tropical Lemonade, which we know will prove a big hit throughout spring and summer.”