Run by seasoned co-owners and Scottish bar operators Jamie Shields and Steven Aitken, Ruma will offer the largest selection of rum in Scotland, welcoming rum lovers to a “laid-back” space with a high-quality range of signature cocktails including deliciously inventive twists on classic rum serves.

Listing rums from all over the globe as far as Barbados, Guyana and Fiji, Ruma also stocks a wide range of Scottish rums from producers such as Ninefold Distillery, J. Gow, Islay Rum and Matugga Rum.

Ruma is moving into the space which formerly belonged to Treacle bar and kitchen.

Mr Shields said: “Ruma was born, as many good ideas are, over a couple of drinks with a couple of pals. Edinburgh didn’t have a dedicated rum bar – why not?

“Rum has been growing in popularity every year, and with the growth of Scottish rum distilleries, it was time to remedy that. It’s taken a lot of research and planning but now is the perfect time to launch Edinburgh’s specialist rum bar with summer around the corner.

“There’s something so magical about the Edinburgh hospitality scene and customer’s thirst for knowledge. To have our very own specialist rum bar as a platform to serve & educate people is a dream come true. We’ve got rums from all over the world.

“Also some beautiful bottles from right here in Scotland. We can’t wait to open our doors, see familiar faces and make new friends. We are so excited & so proud to be opening Ruma.”

Ruma co-owner Mr Aitken added: “From what began with a discussion in a bar between Jamie & I over some spectacular rum, we decided Edinburgh deserves its very own specialist rum bar.

“Edinburgh’s bar scene has grown from strength to strength over the last decade. Being home to Scotland’s largest collection of rum is something we’re really proud of.

“To see everything come together is incredible. Demonstrating to Edinburgh that rum is a beautiful and versatile spirit is something we are really looking forward to. There’s so many types & variations of this delicious spirit offering endless possibilities of what it can do in cocktails.

“We can’t wait for the wonderful people of Edinburgh to walk through Ruma’s doors.”

Ruma will open its doors at 39-41 Broughton Street on 29 March.