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Nicknamed “Old Line State” for its loyalty during the Revolution and “Free State” in defiance during Prohibition, Maryland has the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, and rolling Appalachian foothills create a stunning landscape. Rum has deep roots here, sugarcane arrived in the 1700s, fueling rum distilleries and a complex trade involving molasses and, tragically, slaves. Maryland’s rebellious spirit continued during Prohibition, as the only state refusing enforcement, making Baltimore a haven for rum runners. Fast forward to 2012, and Maryland became a rum innovator again. A pioneering distillery launched, sparking a new wave of American rum. Explore Maryland’s craft distilleries on your next rum adventure.