This is our coconut rum. Using naked as our base, we proof the rum to 60, then infuse it with fresh organic coconut that we personally toast to perfection. To compliment the coconut, we slightly sweeten it with raw sugar. Our Toasted Coconut rum is the perfect balance of pure coconut and subtle sweetness, just as if you were to bake fresh coconut in the oven. It mixes well with Coke and juices, or combine it with Cream Soda to create a Mounds candy bar.
This is our smoked rum. Using Naked as our base, we proof the rum to 90 then smoke it with real hardwood smoke. Not overbearing, but the flavor lingers nicely after a taste. If you like a smoky Scotch or Bourbon, you’ll love this rum. Drink it straight, on a large ice cube, or as a rum old fashioned using strawberry simple syrup and holiday bitters. Mix it with pineapple juice and a squeeze of lime for a “Grilled Pineapple” cocktail.
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Jenna is our Rum Ambassador. When she’s not treating patients for physical therapy, you can find her drinking Pure Corruption® mojitos on the boat with her husband and yellow lab. Though seldom seen on the distillery floor, she helps with some of the behind the scenes activities for Swamp Fox.
Kristen is an East Carolina Graduate - so it only makes sense why she loves rum… Argh! When she’s not working, you can find her in Pendleton helping out at the distillery, on the family pontoon, or hanging out with her adorable niece and nephew.
A Wisconsin native, Peg met Ernie in Aspen, CO. Peg is retired, which allows her to spend time with her two grandbabies and help out at Swamp Fox. She enjoys traveling with Ernie and hanging out with family, friends, and their dog, Berkeley.
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About Us
Pure Corruption® Rum was born out of the desire to handcraft the finest pot distilled rum with a bold statement. Distilled in a custom handmade Alembic copper pot still, Pure Corruption® Rum is made from the perfect combination of Louisiana raw sugar and blackstrap molasses, combined with a proprietary rum yeast from the Caribbean, which all together produces a very smooth and flavorful Caribbean style rum. As the “Pure Corruption®” name implies, our rums are a bit bolder and stronger than comparable rums.
Berkeley has the important job of greeting all the customers and keeping guard over them while they enjoy our rum. He will never turn down a belly rub or treat and enjoys all the attention that he gets from
our visitors!
Ernie is our CRO (Chief Rum Officer) with a love for all things rum. He built our first-class rum distillery from scratch, making some of the finest, smoothest rum in the country. During his free time, he enjoys family time on the lake and working on building projects.
This is our spiced rum. Using Naked as our base, proofed to 96, this rum is infused with 11 spices, a majority of which we obtain from Green Heart Awakening, the local tea and spice store in Pendleton. All the added spices give it a very bold and flavorful taste. Great with Coke, neat, on the rocks, or hot apple cider.
This is our White Rum. Basically, naked rum right out of the still. While it comes out of the still at an average of 155 proof, we proof our Naked rum down to a pleasant 90 proof. It is considered a “Heavy Rum”, which is much more flavorful than other “light rums”. Naked has hints of butterscotch and toffee. Great with Coke or root beer, and outstanding in a Mojito.
This is our spiced rum. Using Naked as our base, proofed to 96, this rum is infused with 11 spices, a majority of which we obtain from Green Heart Awakening, the local tea and spice store in Pendleton. A much bolder and flavorful spiced rum than typically available commercial spiced rums. Great with Coke, neat, on the rocks, or hot apple cider.
This is our White Rum. Basically, naked rum right out of the still. While it comes out of the still at an average of 155 proof, we proof our Naked rum down to a pleasant 90 proof. It is considered a “Heavy Rum”, which is much more flavorful than other “light rums”. Naked has hints of butterscotch and toffee. Great with Coke or root beer, and outstanding in a Mojito.
This is our White Rum. Basically, naked rum right out of the still. While it comes out of the still at an average of 155 proof, we proof our Naked rum down to a pleasant 90 proof. It is considered a “Heavy Rum”, which is much more flavorful than other “light rums”. Naked has hints of butterscotch and toffee. Great with Coke or root beer, and outstanding in a Mojito.
Naked
This is our dark rum. Using Naked as our base, proofed to 90, we caramelize raw sugar which we add back into the rum after distillation along with molasses to obtain a sweeter caramel taste and soft mouth feel. Great with juices and punches, and makes a delicious Dark and Stormy with ginger beer.
The Dark Side
This is our spiced rum. Using Naked as our base, proofed to 96, this rum is infused with 11 spices, a majority of which we obtain from Green Heart Awakening, the local tea and spice store in Pendleton. All the added spices give it a very bold and flavorful taste. Great with Coke, neat, on the rocks, or hot apple cider.
Sinfully Spiced
This is our Clemson Tigers tribute rum. Using Naked as our base, we proof it to 100, and then infuse fresh orange zest and whole Madagascar vanilla beans in a barrel over time. The result is a very citrusy and smooth delightful rum. Great neat or on the rocks. Combine with Cream Soda to make a Dreamsicle or use in place of Triple Sec for a top shelf Margarita.
All In
Stefanie is a two-time Clemson grad, mom of two, and “retired” high school math teacher. When she’s not curating cocktails at Swamp Fox and ordering merchandise, she’s home soaking up all the snuggles!
This is our vanilla rum. Using Naked as our base, we proof to 60, then infuse it with 100 fresh whole Madagascar vanilla beans for over a month. The result is a super smooth and easy drinking rum. Great with Coke, Root Beer, Cream Soda, or straight.
Vanilla
Fox's Fire
This is our cinnamon flavored rum. Using naked as our base, we proof this rum to 90, then infuse it with fresh cinnamon sticks and a small amount of crushed red pepper. Fox’s Fire has a refreshing pure cinnamon taste with no added sweeteners. You can create a “Firestorm” by mixing it with ginger beer, or mix it with Coke, orange juice, root beer, or pretty much any of your favorite mixes.
This is our coconut rum. Using naked as our base, we proof the rum to 60, then infuse it with fresh organic coconut that we personally toast to perfection. To compliment the coconut, we slightly sweeten it with raw sugar. Our Toasted Coconut rum is the perfect balance of pure coconut and subtle sweetness, just as if you were to bake fresh coconut in the oven. It mixes well with Coke and juices, or combine it with Cream Soda to create a Mounds candy bar.
Toasted Coconut
Smoked
This is our smoked rum. Using Naked as our base, we proof the rum to 90 then smoke it with real hardwood smoke. Not overbearing, but the flavor lingers nicely after a taste. If you like a smoky Scotch or Bourbon, you’ll love this rum. Drink it straight, on a large ice cube, or as a rum old fashioned using strawberry simple syrup and holiday bitters. Mix it with pineapple juice and a squeeze of lime for a “Grilled Pineapple” cocktail.
Vanilla
Dead Center XO
This is our premium sipping rum. Considered an American “Straight” rum, it’s aged in single new 30 gallon American White Oak charred barrels for a minimum of 2 years, then each barrel produces a single bottling. Proofed to a bold 92 proof, this rum has notes of cherry, vanilla, oak, spice, and malted milk balls. Meant to be enjoyed neat, on a large rock, or in a rum old fashioned. If you like Bourbon, you will love this rum.
This is our boldest premium sipping rum. Considered an American ”Straight” rum, it’s aged in single new 30 gallon American White Oak charred barrels for a minimum of 2 years, then each barrel produces a single bottling. Each barrel is emptied, the proof measured, then bottled at that proof (typically between 126-130 proof). This rum has notes of cherry, vanilla, oak, spice, and malted milk balls. Meant to be enjoyed neat, on a large rock, or in a rum old fashioned. The boldest rum in the Pure Corruption® lineup.
Dead Center XO
Cask Strength
The Swamp Fox Distilling Family
Ernie is our CRO (Chief Rum Officer) with a love for all things rum. He built our first-class rum distillery from scratch, making some of the finest, smoothest rum in the country. During his free time, he enjoys family time on the lake and working on building projects.
Head Distiller
Ernie
A Wisconsin native, Peg met Ernie in Aspen, CO. Peg is retired, which allows her to spend time with her two grandbabies and help out at Swamp Fox. She enjoys traveling with Ernie and hanging out with family, friends, and their dog, Berkeley.
Hospitality
Director
Peg
Social Media Director
Kristen is an East Carolina Graduate - so it only makes sense why she loves rum… Argh! When she’s not working, you can find her in Pendleton helping out at the distillery, on the family pontoon, or hanging out with her adorable niece and nephew.
Kristen
Retail Manager
Stefanie is a two-time Clemson grad, mom of two, and “retired” high school math teacher. When she’s not curating cocktails at Swamp Fox and ordering merchandise, she’s home soaking up all the snuggles!
Stefanie
Rum Ambassador
Jenna is our Rum Ambassador. When she’s not treating patients for physical therapy, you can find her drinking Pure Corruption® mojitos on the boat with her husband and yellow lab. Though seldom seen on the distillery floor, she helps with some of the behind the scenes activities for Swamp Fox.
Jenna
MERCHANDISE
While you are in enjoying a drink during your next visit make sure to take a look at our Swamp Fox Distilling and Pure Corruption® Rum merchandise. We would love for you to take a piece of us with you to share with your friends and family. Oh! And if you visit us on one of our trivia nights we have been known to give some great prizes away.
Hours:
Thursday - Friday - Saturday
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact Us:
128 Exchange Street, Historic Downtown Pendleton, SC
Phone: (864) 502-3080
Email: info@swampfoxdistilling.com
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