Swift + Moore expands portfolio with Cargo Cult Rum and 1883 syrups

Swift + Moore has announced two further portfolio additions in the form of Cargo Cult Rum and 1883 syrups and purées. The expansion follows on from the acquisition of Shortcross Irish Whiskey and ClearMind non-alcoholic wines and aperitifs over the past year, and has been underpinned by the distributor’s new in-house warehouse.

“These new additions to our inventory come at a pivotal point in Swift + Moore’s development,” said Michael McShane, CEO.

“We recently responded to a tougher than usual liquor climate, by reinventing ourselves. Now we have our own warehouse in-house, making it quicker and easier to dispatch products.”

The first new portfolio addition, Cargo Cult Rum, is produced in the South Pacific Islands of Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Included in the Australian portfolio are three SKUs: Cargo Cult Navy Strength, Cargo Cult Dry Spiced Rum, and Cargo Cult Bana Spiced Rum.

“Cargo Cult Rums has a story as wonderful as the craft behind them,” explained Founder Jonny Croft.

“The brand was inspired by a belief from the South Pacific islands that a stream of never-ending abundance will appear from the heavens, if you believe. Following the end of WW11, when the US troops left the isolated Pacific islands, their cargo (Coca-Cola, cigarettes, chewing gum, Jeeps, Spam) also stopped arriving. On some remote islands, cargo cults formed and prayed to their various deities for a return of the never-ending supply of magical goods. On some islands cargo cults are still patiently waiting.”

The Cargo Cult Navy Strength is a 100% Pot Still rum aged in ex-bourbon casks for over three years before being bottled at 54.5% abv. Next, the Dry Spiced rum presents a unique offering in the category by having zero sugar added, resulting in a refreshing, balanced drink. Finally, the Banana Spiced Rum is infused with North Queensland bananas.

McShane said, “the craft behind Cargo Cult Rum is exceptional, a testament to the meticulous care that’s put into their production, from sourcing tropical aged rum and natural spices. It’s not lost on us how well Cargo Cult is growing across the UK & EU markets - we tend to keep an eye on those markets for what's next in Australia.”

Additionally, Swift + Moore has also added French syrup and purée brand 1883 to its portfolio. Made using 55% fruit and pure water sourced from the French alps, the range includes classics such as banana and mango purées, coconut, watermelon, and lychee syrups, and traditional flavours like elderflower syrup and passion fruit as a syrup and purée. It also offers newer options like organic agave syrup, blueberry syrup, and green apple purée, alongside other authentic flavours.

For more information, visit Swift + Moore’s website here.