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Known as the Tar Heel State or Old North State, North Carolina has Southern charm, from the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the historic heart of Raleigh or Charlotte to the port and sandy beach at Wilmington.

While tobacco, cotton, and rice reigned supreme as crops, North Carolina had a rum connection. Established in 1730, the state’s history intertwined with rum. During Prohibition (1917), its coast became a hotspot for rum runners supplying thirsty cities. Today, the spirit of innovation continues. In 2011, a local distillery kickstarted a craft rum revival. Explore North Carolina’s rum distilleries and enjoy its modern rum scene on your next vacation here.