Made from molasses or the juice of sugar cane, rum was first distilled in the 17th century in the Caribbean - sugar cane having been brought to the West Indies by Columbus. The trading of rum soon became a major business throughout the American colonies and Europe. A tour of rum in all its styles - white, golden and dark - this book examines its history and culture, how it's made, and features an A-Z of all the classic brands, their histories and tasting notes, from rare "single marks" to household names - Pusser's, Wray's, Lamb's Navy, Captain Morgan, Mount Gay, Barcardi). In addition, there are recipes for rum-based drinks and tips on using rum for cooking.
