Category: Rum History

Is This Why 151 Rums Were Created?

Among those who devote too many hours prying out rum’s history from…

Understanding British Imperial Proof Strength

I see a lot of questions about the old British “imperial proof”…

Gatekeeping the Mai Tai

As a Tiki drink enthusiast, it’s exciting to see new people joining…

Tiki’s Missing Ingredient: “Martinique Rum” of Yore

One of the hallmarks of the modern Tiki revival is the obsessive…

Blockades, Bounties & Beets: Sugar and Rum in the 19th Century

Rum history students know that it’s impossible to separate rum’s story from…

An Illustrated and Informal J. Wray & Nephew Timeline

Jamaica’s Appleton Estate is among the world’s largest rum brands, with roots…

New Insights Into Wray & Nephew 17

Over on the Facebook Rum History forum, I shared some recent discoveries…

Clarke’s Court and Grenada Distillers Ltd.

When it comes to exported Grenadian-made rum, one name has dominated over…