Where to Buy Ron Miel (Canarian Honey Rum) in the UK
If you have been to Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria or any of the Canary Islands, there's a good chance you came home with a bottle of Ron Miel tucked in your suitcase. And there's an equally good chance you have since run out and found yourself wondering where on earth to buy more without booking another flight.
You're not alone. It is one of the most searched questions we get. So here is the straightforward answer.
What is Ron Miel?
Ron Miel, literally “honey rum” in Spanish, is the signature spirit of the Canary Islands. It's a rum-based liqueur made with aged rum, natural honey, and aromatic extracts. Smooth, sweet but not sickly, warm without the burn. It is the drink you have on the terrace on the last night of your holiday and immediately regret not buying more of.
Technically it's a liqueur (around 20% ABV), which makes it approachable for people who do not normally drink spirits. The best versions carry the Denominación Geográfica Ronmiel de Canarias, a protected designation that guarantees the honey content and authentic Canarian origin.
Can you buy Ron Miel in UK supermarkets?
Rarely, and not reliably. The authentic Canarian brands — Artemi, Arehucas, Aldea — are specialist products. You will not find them on the shelf at your local supermarket. Your best option in the UK is an online specialist who imports directly. That is us.
What we stock at Canarian Rum
We carry the three distilleries that matter most:
Artemi Ron Miel is the one most people recognise from the islands. Made in Gran Canaria, it's the classic version: amber, smooth, honey-forward. Our bestseller, with a 4.8-star rating from over 900 Amazon reviews. For something with a caramel twist, the Artemi Caramel Vodka and Juanita Banana liqueur from the same distillery are both worth exploring.
Arehucas is the oldest and largest rum producer in the Canary Islands, distilling since 1884. Their honey rum range includes the Ron Miel Guanche — slightly richer and more complex — and the Ron Miel Indias, made with orange blossom honey for a lighter, more floral profile. For those who want to explore beyond honey rum, the aged expressions — 7 Year, 12 Year and 18 Year Selección Familiar — are exceptional. The Carta Oro golden rum and Carta Blanca white rum round out the range perfectly for cocktail makers, as does the Ron Blanco Selección Familiar.
Aldea is the hidden gem. A family-owned distillery on La Palma, four generations deep, using pure sugarcane juice rather than molasses. Their Ron Miel is made with La Palma honey — lighter and more floral than the Gran Canaria styles. For serious rum lovers, the Aldea Dorado and Aldea Blanco showcase the pure sugarcane character at its best, while the Triple Vintage and Familia 2005 are collector's bottles worth seeking out.
Beyond Ron Miel
We also stock two spirits that are completely unique to the Canary Islands and not available anywhere else in the UK. Blat Vodka is made in Gran Canaria and certified as the world's purest vodka — 0% impurities, verified by a US laboratory accredited by the TTB. Cleaner than Grey Goose, Absolut, or Belvedere. Obsidian Gin is a London Dry gin made with water captured as horizontal rain on the Canarian volcanic slopes, distilled with local botanicals including mango and pineapple. Both are remarkable in their own right and impossible to find elsewhere in the UK. We also carry the Carmela Guava and Mango Gin for tropical gin lovers.
How do you drink Ron Miel?
- Over ice — the classic, and still the best way to appreciate the flavour
- Hot toddy — a measure of Ron Miel in hot water with a slice of lemon. One of the best cold remedies going
- With lemonade or cola — makes a long, easy drink for summer
- Drizzled over vanilla ice cream — sounds unusual, tastes incredible
Do you ship across the UK?
Yes — we ship to all UK mainland addresses. Orders are dispatched quickly and everything is carefully packaged to arrive safely.
The honest answer
If you want the real thing — the brands you actually tasted on holiday — you need to buy from a specialist. We import directly and stock the authentic Canarian labels. Browse the full range here, or if you just want to restock the bottle you remember, the Artemi Ron Miel is almost certainly it.
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