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American 250: The Untold Spirit of America As many people reach for an American whiskey to toast Independence Day, there is a story less well-known. If you want to savour the true spirit of the colonial era, you should be sipping an unadulterated New England Rum. American rum began well before the US existed and […]

The hot topic of additive-free tequila and agave spirits begs the question, and what about rum?   Additive-free tequila has won a generation of health-conscious drinkers into believing it’s a "cleaner" choice. Free of artificial additives, meaning a purer drinking experience and less hangovers, right? It’s only a matter of time before rum needs to address this.

There are far more women-owned rum brands than most people realise. Today, we share the full landscape of 40 female-owned brands and distilleries.

Your guide to rum festivals in 2026 includes top destinations worldwide. Each has links to country rum maps of the festivals to help your travel planning.

Distilling Rum in Thin Air Beyond the beach. High-altitude rum is quite literary on the rise. Harnessing the science of low atmospheric pressure to create smoother, more complex spirits. We rank the Top 10 High Altitude Rum Locations, from Colorado to the Andes. When considering the geography of rum, we usually think of tropical islands, […]

Your guide to rum festivals 2025 includes top destinations worldwide. Each has links to country rum maps of the festivals to help your travel planning.

this Island-by-Island guides you to the Caribbean's top destinations and escape the cold northern hemisphere for new year. Where island life and rum go hand-in-hand, find out where’s good for the rum lovers to revel in the festivities.

Did you know Christmas time is also rum season. Sugarcane grows across the tropics, so there’s harvest going on somewhere or just finishing. This festive season is the perfect time to enjoy the world’s most diverse spirit in tasty rum cocktails.

Imagine all the answers on rum in one page, here's our quiz you don't have to read 10 books to find out. Answer our Rum 101 of the most burning rum questions and their answers. Something for everyone; newbie to rum nerd for your next pub quiz or rum tasting.

From the Pacific Ocean on the west to the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the United States covers nearly every terrain and climate. As the largest number of rum producers by country in the world, we have created a special section called The Untied States of Rum where you can explore state by state to find local hidden gems rum distilleries, plan weekend away trips or city breaks with places to enjoy rum more easily.