It’s fitting to start where it all began. Barbados, where Mount Gay has been producing since 1703, is considered the birthplace of Caribbean rum. Today Trudiann Branker, the brand’s first female ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. You can find me at the confluence of food, beverage and travel. As a category of spirit, rum is as beautiful as it is broad. For ...

Few cocktails conjure comfort quite like Hot Buttered Rum. Built on dark rum, hot water, and a warmly spiced butter batter, this nostalgic classic delivers all the cozy holiday energy of a fireplace ...

The New York World Spirits Competition announced today that the best rum for 2024 is Star & Key VSOP Single Cask rum. The rum outscored competitors to win the competition’s Best in Show Distinction.

What is it about a mojito that instantly transports you to a tropical island vacation? Maybe it's the cooling rush from the fresh muddled mint and crushed ice. Maybe it's the zesty bite from hearty ...

The 2025 Top Shelf Awards highlight rum’s global reach, honoring standout producers from Australia, Jamaica, Peru, and beyond for both unaged and aged styles. Queensland’s Burdekin Distillery received ...

PLYMOUTH – Plank Road Distillery is among the top 10 best craft rum distilleries in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row, according to USA TODAY readers. The distillery, 601 Eastern Ave., placed ...