The Best Rum Destinations

By: - April 15th, 2014
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Guyana

You may not realize it (although most rum tourists will), but Guyana is one of the Meccas of Caribbean rum and has played an integral role in the history of the Noble Spirit. The home of the exquisite Demerara sugar, Guyana is best known for producing the exceptional El Dorado rum. That makes a trip to the Demerara Distillery alone worth the flight. And with centuries of rummaking history, Guyana has a wonderful rum culture.

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