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Named the Empire State for its towering ambition, New York has majestic landscapes – from the Adirondacks and Appalachians to vast waterways. Rum has been a surprising part of New York’s story since the very beginning. In 1789, George Washington’s inauguration in New York City featured a celebratory barrel of Barbados rum. In Prohibition times rum runners capitalised on New York City’s coastal access, smuggling spirits from Canada and the Caribbean. In 2012, a Brooklyn distillery ignited a craft rum revival, adding a new chapter to New York’s rich rum legacy. Explore New York’s distilleries and discover a local rum in the Big Apple.