Puerto Rico is the “Island of Enchantment,” with a rich rum making history. This U.S. territory has rainforests and dazzling beaches, crab island and distilleries scattered across the island. Rum-making here dates back to 1880, with Spanish and Cuban influences shaping their use of multi-column stills. No wonder Puerto Rico claims the title of “Rum Capital” and boasts the world’s largest rum distillery, Bacardi, renowned for its Carta Blanca rum – charcoal filtered and aged in American oak barrels. Beyond production, Puerto Rico is the birthplace of the iconic Piña Colada cocktail (invented in 1954) and the festive Coquito, a rum-based holiday favourite. Puerto Rico is a top destination for rum lovers.