Tortuga and Fair Weather representatives present a bottle of the special edition rum to Her Excellency The Governor

Tortuga Rum Company is proud to announce a new partnership with the Fair Weather Foundation, a Cayman-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and celebrating the islands’ rich maritime history. Through this partnership, Tortuga will donate $1 for every bottle sold of its locally distilled rum in a special edition ship bottle, created in tribute to Cayman’s seafaring legacy.

The initiative supports the Fair Weather Foundation’s efforts to restore the S.V. Fair Weather—the last known Caymanian-built wooden schooner still afloat—and bring her home to the Cayman Islands where she will be used as a historical/cultural vessel to educate future generations about the islands’ proud shipbuilding and maritime traditions.

This announcement comes at a meaningful time, as Tortuga Rum Company’s distilleries at 7 Mile Shops and West Bay have recently reopened and are once again proudly producing local rum after a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The public is invited to visit the distilleries for a complimentary tour, sample a selection of freshly crafted Tortuga rums, and purchase a bottle of the special edition ship bottle—with each purchase directly supporting the Fair Weather Foundation’s work.

“Tortuga has always celebrated the spirit of the Cayman Islands,” Eugene Nolan, CEO, Tortuga Rum Company, who recently visited the shipyard to experience first-hand the restoration project, said. “This partnership is a meaningful way for us to give back to our community and help keep our seafaring heritage alive. We’re honoured to support the Fair Weather Foundation’s incredible work, especially at a time when we are proud to be distilling right here in Cayman again.”

The special edition ship bottle is now available at Tortuga Fine Wine & Spirits and Duty-Free locations across the Cayman Islands.

“We’re thrilled to have Tortuga Rum Company onboard,” Paul Deegan, Co-Founder & Director, Fair Weather Foundation, said. “Their support is helping us bring Cayman’s maritime history to life for the next generation.”

For more information about the Fair Weather Foundation and the restoration of the S.V. Fair Weather, visit www.fairweather.ky.