Historically, Barbados is considered the birthplace of rum, but the island of Jamaica gets the credit for refining the rum-making process and putting rum on the map globally. Not only does Jamaican rum distinguish itself from others made throughout the Caribbean because of its taste, but this March, Jamaica held its very first Rum Festival to put the word out. When it comes to rum, Jamaica has strict standards for making high quality—if not the best—in the world, which cannot be said for other rums from many other places. Here’s the scoop on Jamaican rum and why you should be drinking it right now.
