Category: Guides

Louisiana in The Deep South is renowned for its rich culture, history, and sugarcane. Today, the lost art of American rum-making has been rediscovered. On this epic rum adventure we take you west to east across the sugarcane capital of the US, Louisiana.

Everything is bigger in Texas, quite literally! Texas has 4 major geographic regions: the Gulf Coastal Plains, Interior Lowlands, Great Plains, and Basin and Range Province. Historically significant, sugarcane cultivation once thrived in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, a region known as the Sugar Bowl. Long gone now, but a new generation of Texan distillers are making quality craft rum, and mix that with live music and killer barbeque and cocktails - it's time to grab your Stetson and check out the rum made in Texas.

Hawaii is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean about halfway between North America and Asia. The 8 main islands were formed by volcanic eruptions over millions of years, each with unique geological features and distinct microclimates. Half the islands make rum in a tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures.

Scotland is perched on the northwestern fringes of Europe with a long coastline and around 790 islands. The maritime climate has cool summers, mild winters, and year-round rainfall. The Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current originating in the Caribbean Sea, flows across the Atlantic Ocean and significantly warms Scotland's coast - and there's even an island called Rum to explore.

South California enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers - a year-round destination. South California has 3 distinct regions: the Angeles Region, the Southern Empire Region, and the Channel Islands Region. Explore the rum scene in the entertainment capital of the world.

Rum in The Golden State of North California, the region has rum from the Redwood Coast to the Sierra Nevada mountains. Craft distilling has reached many unlikely places you might not immediately think of as rum destinations. Beyond the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Wine Country have some interesting rum options to seek out.

North Florida is defined by rolling hills and lush greenery replacing the flat plains of central and southern Florida. The Florida Panhandle has crystal-clear waters on the Gulf of Mexico coastline and the Atlantic Ocean side has rum distilleries to discover.

Central Florida’s central coast enjoys year-round sunshine stretches from Tampa Bay to Daytona Beach. Stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, the climate is hot and humid summers and mild winters. Taking you west to east in this Central Florida rum adventure we’ll give you a taste of the rum on the Suncoast!

South Florida in the Sunshine State is the gateway to the Caribbean. With a subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, it features frequent afternoon showers. Winters are mild and the wet season brings concentrated rainfall, while the flat terrain features extensive coastlines. Among its unique landscapes are the Everglades wetlands, and the Florida Keys, a chain of captivating islands. South Florida's allure stretches far beyond its beaches.

India, the world's largest sugarcane grower has a rich and complex history with rum. Sugarcane cultivation has thrived in states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka for over 1,500 years. Today, you can explore the new wave of Indian craft rum is rewriting the story, creating a more authentic spirit rooted in the land.