Rum has a rich history and commands about 9.4 percent of the total spirits market in the U.S. (21.6 million 9-liter cases of rum were consumed in the U.S. in 2018), while globally, rum makes up about ...

During the 18th century, England sought out remote locations to house prisoners as a solution to its overcrowded jails. In 1788, England's First Fleet arrived in the Eora nation—now known as Sydney, ...

When we patronize our favorite bar, many of us relish that rum and Coke on ice without even thinking about the dark history of rum. According to a recent article on FoodandWine.com, rum and politics ...

Like rum, chocolate is a product of the Caribbean, and, like sugarcane, cocoa plants are highly affected by the specific terroir in which they are grown. As a result, premium single-source chocolate ...

Rum punch ombré from red to yellow with an orange slice as garnish in clear glasses on a white surface and green background. - Tatiana Sviridova/Getty Images Caribbean rum punches are as vibrant and ...

The history of rum, of course, seems to be the perfect vehicle for mirth. We’re led to believe from the blurb of this book that this will be a rip-roaring, alcohol-fuelled colonial romp. Rum starts ...

The immersive Levy Inspiration Grant Program champions a spirit of “go see for yourself.” Learn more about two students’ Caribbean excursion to explore rum culture as they plan the launch of their own ...

There's an immersive new way to enjoy the rich taste and cultural legacy of Jamaica's Appleton Estate Rum. Residents and tourists in Jamaica can now dive into the rich legacy of the island’s most ...

GrandTen Distilling opened in South Boston in 2011, but the distillery produces a rum with origins that go back way further than that. According to the Medford Historical Society, a brand of rum ...

In celebration of Black History month, two Black-owned spirit brands partnered up on a limited-edition bottle of rum. Ten to One, a rum brand, tapped Uncle Nearest, a whiskey brand, to create Bourbon ...