Category: Guides
The Netherlands is defined by its low-lying network of lakes, rivers, and canals. Today, The Netherlands is known as the world's gateway for the rum trade but the country actually has rum distilleries you can visit, this article takes you on a tour of Dutch rum and it's beautiful scenery.
Since England doesn’t grow sugarcane due to its cool climate with distinct seasons, rum production relies on imported raw ingredients – as always geography is important. This article shares the rum distilleries leading the craft rum scene and what makes them unique.
South Africa is breathtaking destination with winelands, wildlife, high plateaus, mountains and stunning wide beaches on the coast. The garden route road trip stops at rum distilleries. From urban craft distilleries in Johannesburg and Cape Town to the sugar coast region where they grow the sugarcane for rum producers.
La Réunion is a famous island for rum and it's intense concentration of geography; oceanic, volcanic, and tropical. It has one of most active volcanoes on earth, awe-inspiring waterfalls and rum distilleries with stunning vistas around every corner.
In the world of rum, Jamaica is held in the highest esteem. It is an evocative place where island people, music, culture, and spirit combine to become the ultimate pilgrimage destination for rum lovers. This guide takes you there on a road trip of a lifetime. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles. This West Indies island has a tropical maritime climate, defined by a mountainous interior with narrow valleys and coastal plains. The world-famous Blue Mountain coffee is grown…
The Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean Island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Geographically diverse, it has stunning white sandy beaches, the majestic Cordillera Central, often called the 'Dominican Alps', and the highest mountains in the Caribbean, with Pico Duarte peaking at 3,098m or 10,164 ft. It can get chilly and wet up there, below are lush forests and fertile valleys. The Dominican Republic even has desert landscapes with dunes - but thankfully no sandworms.
The stunningly beautiful island of Mauritius lies in the Indian Ocean, southeast of Africa, and east of Madagascar. A blend of European, African, and Indian cultures, Despite its long history in sugar production, Mauritius rum is still an emerging region on the global rum scene. This guide transports you the paradise island and uncovers it's rum treasures.
Puerto Rico, the rich port has a well-earned nickname Isla del Encanto. A vibrant fusion of cultures and biodiversity makes it a dynamic and colourful rum destination. It's time to explore this Spanish-speaking U.S. territory as it holds many adventures for rum lovers.
In Europe, the rugby tournament called the Six Nations involves England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Played every year on weekends in February and March, its a great atmosphere where rugby fans and rum lovers can explore some of Europe's best cities.
The beautiful island group of Guadeloupe In the Caribbean SITS between Dominica and Antigua. Rum is made in 3 out of its 6 islands; Basse-Terre, Grande Terre, and Marie-Galante. The two main tropical volcanic islands, Basse-Terre and Grande Terre create a butterfly shape.
