Rum Journal: The 10 Best American Rums

By: - July 4th, 2013
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Ragged Mountain Rum – Great Barrington, MA

A very solid rum, Ragged Mountain has notes of whiskey, pepper, caramel and oak. Berkshire Mountain Distillers actually produces gin, vodka, bourbon and corn whiskey as well.


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