Esther Rum Launches in Columbus

February 17, 2026

Last week saw the official launch of Esther Rum, a new Columbus-based rum brand!

Esther Rum is owned by Margaret Kerr-Jarrett and Emunah Winer, creative partners who own Nihilio creative branding agency, based locally.

Getting its name from the Biblical queen Esther, the new rum is additive-free and distilled from pure sugarcane in Colombia.

The launch was celebrated with a party at The Lion cocktail bar in Bexley.

That night the bar team created a specialized menu featuring the new rum.

I can attest that it makes a delicious daiquiri!

You can learn more and place pre-orders on drinkesther.com or by following @drinkesther on Instagram. They also list retail locations, which so far include Weiland’s Market, Arena Wine & Spirits, select Giant Eagle Market Districts.

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