05/19/2026
It was, by all reports, a calm night at sea as our shipment of rum made its way to port. The barrels were lashed safely to the deck as the rum inside gently rocked with the waves. At once, there was a thud against the hull below the waterline. Had they struck a rock? Silence again, then a sudden great thrashing as the ship heaved and rolled, sending the barrels tumbling overboard before. Amazingly, the ship sailed on as the crew gazed aft in shock at a furious convulsion of roiling seas, flung barrels, and…something.
Days later, the barrels washed ashore along a remote shoreline and were soon discovered by curious beachcombers. They displayed the scars of being clawed at by…something. Something that managed to smash the heads off the barrels to devour its contents. The charred oak interior now visible, only the intoxicating aroma of long-aged rum remained. But where was it from? Amazingly, the weathered bills of lading remained attached, showing its destination as the City by the Bay, but no evidence of its country of origin. Perhaps we’d never know, but now a new opportunity has arisen: Time to fill these barrels yourself!
Introducing our ALL-NEW Smuggler’s Rum Barrel - just our third ever design in seventeen years. Sculpted by the very talented Tank Standing Buffalo and made by Tiki Farm. Our barrel mug is approx. 5.25” H x 4” W and holds 20 oz. of whatever you choose! Each mug is red-glazed and hand-wiped with a second grey glaze so each mug is unique and there will be slight variations in the color and location of the second glaze. Available starting tonight at Smuggler’s Cove ($55 or $64 with our famous Rum Barrel inside!) and online ($65) at smugglerscovesf.com/store right now! Drink up and enjoy!
