Rum Journal: Great Rum Distilleries to Visit in the Caribbean

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - October 23, 2013

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It’s our favourite kind of tourism, and something we hope will continue to grow: rum tourism. The pride of the Caribbean, rum (and rhum) tells the story of the region, from the bad times to the good. And there’s no better way to engage with the history and taste of the Noble Spirit than by visiting the plethora of rum distilleries across the Caribbean. Here are 13 great ones to check out (don’t worry, more to come).

Habitation Clement — Martinique

The most famous distillery in Martinique, it even has an art gallery on property and botanical gardens. It also has the sleekest gift shop of any on this list.

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