Category: Guides

Rum in The Prairie State Situated in the heart of the Midwest, Illinois has a rich and intriguing rum heritage, shaped by a unique geography and climate. The Illinois River roughly divides the state, separating the more urbanized north from the more rural south. Southern Illinois has Shawnee National Forest with a landscape of rolling […]

Rum in the Grand Canyon State In the Southwest, Arizona is America’s 6th-largest state and home to the world-famous natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. A land of contrasts, there are deserts in a hot and dry climate, vibrant cultures, and a growing reputation for quality rums. As one of the Four Corners states, there’s […]

South Carolina's rum history dates back to colonial times when it was the most popular spirit. This roughly triangular state is divided into three natural regions: the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont, and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Each region has unique attractions, from Charleston's Historic District with its colonial architecture to the lively beaches of Myrtle Beach and the golf capital of the world.

Visiting a rum distillery can be the highlight of many peoples vacations. These are the most visited rum distillery tours in the world. A fun day out, learning about local culture, explore botanical gardens and sample local rum, cocktails, or have lunch.

One of the 13 original states, North Carolina is on the Atlantic coast midway between New York and Florida. Renowned for the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, moonshine, Outer Banks coastline sunsets and a thriving rum scene. We dive deeper to highlight the local rum in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Straddling the narrowest point of the land bridge between North and South America, Panama is a revered rum country. Its world-famous Panama Canal not only connects oceans but also serves as a gateway to Latin American rum, making it a major supplier of tropical-aged rum.

Cambodia in Southeast Asia neighbours Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the Gulf of Thailand. Perhaps seen as off-the-beaten-path for rum lovers, there's a deliciously authentic new adventure awaiting you. The natural harvest of land has been revived here by artisanal distillers.

Pennsylvania is a bridge between Northeast states and Southern states, but also the Atlantic seaboard and the Midwest. Early settlers built a distilling heritage and today there are many local distilleries making rum. Pennsylvania has two distinct regions; the west is closer to the Midwest Great Lakes and the east has an Atlantic coast vibe.

A thriving rum scene has emerged in Colorado's high elevation. From the mile-high city of Denver to ski resorts and Red Rocks Amphitheatre this outdoor capital has a rum adventure waiting for you.

Canada's climate is not suited to sugarcane growing as most regions experience cold winters with temperatures below freezing, except for the west coast. As a large grain producer, it has led naturally to greater production of whisky, vodka, or gin than rum. However, rum was actually the first alcohol to be distilled here.