With hot weather upon us, tropical rum tipples are totally in season. But the stories behind these drinks—and their evolution—often parallel the history of the spirit itself. According to Wayne Curtis ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox On the southernmost edge of Florida—and just 100 miles from Havana, Cuba—is Key West, an ...

In Barbados, rum is more than something poured into a glass.It is part of the island’s history, its agriculture, its social ...

When we patronize our favorite bar, many of us relish that rum and Coke on ice without even thinking about the dark history of rum. According to a recent article on FoodandWine.com, rum and politics ...

For pirates and Tiki bar lovers, today is a very important occasion. National Rum Day (Sunday, August 16, 2026) celebrates the sweet and spicy alcohol found in piña coladas, zombies, and mojitos.

Celebrate National Rum Day (August 16) with a little history. Let’s talk about rum—but first we need to discuss garbage. Caribbean sugar farmers of the 17th century had a serious industrial waste ...

Rum has a rich history and commands about 9.4 percent of the total spirits market in the U.S. (21.6 million 9-liter cases of rum were consumed in the U.S. in 2018), while globally, rum makes up about ...

AMY GOODMAN: Ian Williams, we’re going to switch gears, as we move into this holiday weekend, and talk about, well, your latest book. Kieran is going to bring in some of the product that we’re talking ...

On July 31, 1970—47 years ago come Monday—Britain’s Royal Navy issued its last daily rum ration. It’s not easy to say precisely when the practice started: traditionally, British sailors were entitled ...

Wayne Curtis was never a rum enthusiast until he noticed how often it kept showing up in history. Paul Revere likely had a swallow of the stuff to stiffen his resolve for his famous midnight ride.