Category: Guides
Sugarcane is not grown in New Zealand, but with the rise in craft distilling, Kiwi-made rum has emerged to create a compelling scene here. New Zealand, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, is a land of striking contrasts. From the North Island's volcanic plateaus, geothermal areas, and rolling hills to its extensive coastlines, the South Island’s towering, snow-capped Southern Alps, deep fiords, and vast plains stun with beauty. This unique geological tapestry makes for an incredible rum lover’s road trip.
While Washington is famous for its abundant forests and hops, locally made rum emerges from the craft distilling scene, adding a new layer to the state's spirit landscape. Washington's geography is dramatically defined by the majestic Cascade Mountains, a north-south divide. West of the range is the fertile Puget Sound Lowlands with intricate waterways, islands, and a milder, wetter maritime climate, home to Seattle and Tacoma
The history of rum and distilling in Georgia stretches back to the 1800s, from plantation distilleries and Scots and Irish mountain moonshine to the emergence of a modern classic in American rum. Known for its coastal beaches, farmland, mountains and being the home of US Masters golf – Georgia has so many adventures to explore. Georgia's geography includes five distinct regions: the Appalachian Plateau, the Valley and Ridge, the Blue Ridge, the Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain.
Rum The North Star State Discover the surprising Minnesota rum scene in the cool climate Land of 10,000 Lakes. From a rich seam of distilling heritage, modern craft distillers have diversified to produce some interesting rums. While Minnesota’s cool climate landscape of rolling hills and the vast expanse of Lake Superior doesn’t suit sugarcane cultivation, […]
Famous for cinematic views, iconic road trips, and historically strict alcohol laws, Utah has now carved out a compelling rum scene, a testament to the state's industrious spirit. Utah's geography spans the Rockies, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin. The populous Wasatch Front, along the western Wasatch Range and its Greatest Snow on Earth ski resorts, is the state's core.
New York's enduring connection to rum started in 1664 on Staten Island when Dutch settlers produced rum with molasses from the West Indies. It’s come a long way since then, and today New York remains a renowned destination for iconic cocktail bars that serve rum.
Wisconsin, famed for its breweries and dairy farms, might not seem a natural home for rum, yet this north-central Midwest state holds some unique rum stories. Wisconsin’s landscape, shaped by glaciers, lakes, and rivers, including the vast expanses of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, and scenic areas like the Apostle Islands and the Central Plain, influenced its early trade.
ennessee is famed for its whiskey, but has a new generation of military veterans answering the call of the craft rum scene. The landlocked state's strategic position borders 8 states and hosts the mighty Mississippi River on its western border, a vital link for trade over the centuries. Molasses and sugar, the foundations of rum, flowed through its ports and towns.
Virginia has deep ties to the Caribbean, so, it’s no surprise that Virginia’s first spirit of choice was rum. As a key trading hub on the eastern seaboard in colonial times, Virginia was a major importer of molasses and sugar, the essential ingredients for rum production.
Oregon is celebrated for its craft beer and renowned wines, but a spirited revival is quietly unfolding along its Pacific Northwest coast: craft rum. While the climate favours grain spirits and potatoes from neighbouring Idaho, several Oregon craft distilleries make surprisingly interesting rums
