United States > Louisiana
Known as the “Pelican State” for its majestic birds, Louisiana’s charm extends beyond the French Quarter’s vibrant energy. Swamps and a humid climate make the Gulf Coast a perfect growing region for sugarcane, the raw ingredient in rum. Sugarcane’s history here is as rich as its gumbo. Jesuit priests planted the first crop in 1751, and by the 1800s, Louisiana had over 1200 sugar mills and 100 rum distilleries. Prohibition halted production, but a 2004 distillery reignited the flame. Today, the sugar state makes fresh cane juice rum and supplies distilleries across the U.S. Start your rum adventure in New Orleans and discover Louisiana’s deep-rooted rum tradition.