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Spiced rum from a 1949 Panjabi village recipe, inspired by the family spice box. Cardamom, ginger and black pepper, finishing with a slow chilli warmth.

Dilay 1949 is a 70cl spiced rum crafted for depth, not sugar overload.

£4070cl · 40% ABV
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Tracked UK delivery £5.99 · 3 to 5 working days

★★★★★

“Beautifully smooth with a great kick of spice.”

Manish
★★★★★

“The cardamom seriously pops.”

Sunny
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  • No added sugar
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Dilay 1949 Panjabi Spiced Rum, 70cl bottle
“Amazing spiced rum, didn't expect this to be this good!”Jag

Spiced rum with a story

An old family tradition, bottled.

Panjab has a long tradition of cane spirit and spice, and the spice box in every Panjabi kitchen is the other half of the story. Dilay 1949 comes from that world.

Cardamom for the chai, ginger and black pepper for the warmth, chilli for the finish.

Most spiced rum leans on vanilla and sugar. This one leans on the spices a Panjabi family actually cooks with.

Dilay 1949 started on Shev's 40th birthday. Shev decided to bring an old family tradition from Panjab to friends and family in the UK. They loved it, and that is where the bottle began.

Shev Dilay, founder

Panjabi spiced rum

Drink a spiced rum that tastes like cardamom, not sweetener

One sip tells you this is not the usual bottle on the back bar. The cardamom lifts first, like chai. The warmth builds after.

  • Three layers, in order. Cardamom opens, ginger and black pepper carry it, chilli arrives last.
  • Fed up with spiced rum that all tastes the same? This one is built on the spice box of Panjab, not the vanilla aisle.
  • Bust a myth: spiced rum does not have to be sweet to taste good.
  • Spice with a gentle heat that lingers. A bit of fire, never a burn.

“I found it refreshing to find a spiced rum that feels unique rather than just another vanilla-heavy blend.”

Manjinder

Tasting notes

Three spices. One slow reveal.

I

Cardamom leads

Fragrant and lifted. Like chai, unmistakably the spice box of Panjab.

II

Warming backbone

Ginger and black pepper give a savoury, warming spine, the heart of a Panjabi kitchen.

III

Chilli on the finish

A gentle chilli warmth comes through last, true to how Panjab eats.

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Smooth spiced rum

A smooth spiced rum you can sip neat

Spice usually means a harsh edge. Here the heat sits low and the finish stays smooth, so the bottle gets passed around the table.

  • Beautifully smooth. That is a customer's word, not ours.
  • Beautifully smooth, with a gentle spice warmth that arrives after the first sip, not before it.
  • Made to be tasted. Sip it neat, over ice, or long with ginger ale and lime.

“Beautifully smooth with a great kick of spice.”

Manish

How to drink spiced rum

One bottle, three ways to pour it

No cocktail kit. No syrups. If you can pour a drink, you can make a good one.

Neat

Let the spice unfold with a simple pour at room temperature.

Over ice

One large ice cube for a slowly changing sip.

Ginger ale

Plenty of ice, top with ginger ale, finish with fresh lime.

“Neat over ice, or mixed with coke and ice, makes for a refreshing long drink.”

Jag

Spiced rum compared

Dilay 1949 vs the usual spiced rum

You have tasted the vanilla-heavy kind. Here is what is different in the glass.

TasteThe usual spiced rumDilay 1949
Leads withVanilla and sweetnessCardamom, like chai
UnderneathA vanilla-heavy blendGinger and black pepper
The finishSoft and sweetA slow, gentle chilli warmth
Rooted inA flavour profileThe spice box of Panjab
Best servedHidden under a mixerNeat, over ice or long
Sugar19 grams per litre (g/L)No added sugar

Describes the common style of mass-market spiced rum, not any named brand.

Why £40

It is not trying to be the cheapest bottle on the shelf.

The same money buys a spiced rum built on cardamom, ginger, black pepper and chilli, with a Panjabi story behind it. People call it “beautifully smooth” and “unique”. That is what the £40 is for.

It is made in small batches, with a warming flavour profile you will not find in a vanilla-heavy bottle.

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Customer reviews

What taste testers say

“Finally got to try Dilay! First sip was just so warming. You can taste the cardamom and ginger with a hint of chilli in the background. I had mine with ice and cola and was very pleasantly surprised how gentle it was and no note was overpowering to each other or the rum flavour itself. All blended so well. My Punjabi father-in-law approved too so that’s great considering he’s a whiskey drinker! Neat he wasn’t a fan but with cola he liked it and lemonade. My husband loved it and said i need to place an order for a full size bottle for our drinks collection!”

Murti
★★★★★

“Beautifully smooth with a great kick of spice.”

Manish
★★★★★

“Really smooth with plenty of character and a great balance of spice.”

Harpreet
★★★★★

“The cardamom seriously pops, if you like cardamom you will love this.”

Sunny
★★★★★

“Really nice smell, and nice flavour.”

Nimesh
★★★★★

“Amazing spiced rum, didn't expect this to be this good! Neat over ice, or mixed with coke and ice, makes for a refreshing long drink.”

Jag
★★★★★

“I found it refreshing to find a spiced rum that feels unique rather than just another vanilla-heavy blend.”

Manjinder

The bottle

Dilay 1949 Panjabi Spiced Rum

70cl · 40% ABV

£40

Plus tracked UK delivery at £5.99

  • One 70cl bottle of Dilay 1949 Panjabi Spiced Rum
  • Tracked UK delivery, £5.99, 3 to 5 working days
  • Weekday orders usually dispatched the next working day
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Questions

Before you order

Is it sweet like other spiced rums?

Reviewers describe it as spice-led rather than vanilla-heavy. Cardamom leads, ginger and black pepper give it a savoury spine, and chilli finishes it. Dilay 1949 has no added sugar.

How hot is the chilli?

A gentle warmth at the finish, not a burn. Customers call it a great kick of spice, balanced and smooth.

What is the best way to drink it?

Neat at room temperature, over one large ice cube, or long with plenty of ice, ginger ale and fresh lime.

Is it a good gift?

A bottle with a story behind it is an easy gift for anyone who likes rum, spice or something a bit different.

How much is delivery and how long does it take?

Tracked UK delivery is £5.99 and takes an estimated 3 to 5 working days after dispatch. Weekday orders are normally sent the next working day.

Where do you deliver?

UK mainland addresses. We cannot deliver to PO boxes, BFPO, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland or outside the UK. Remote areas such as the Scottish Highlands may cost extra.

Do I need to be in when it arrives?

Yes. Someone aged 18 or over must receive it, and the courier may ask for photo ID from anyone who looks under 25. Alcohol is not delivered between midnight and 6am.

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Behind the bottle, the spices and the story.

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Two ways to pour your next drink

With Dilay 1949

Cardamom on the nose, warmth in the glass, a bottle on the table with a story people ask about.

Without it

Another round of the same sweet vanilla spiced rum. It does the job. Nobody asks about it.

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£40 · UK delivery 3 to 5 working days

Please drink responsibly. Must be 18 or over to purchase. © Dilay 1949