But first a reminder - what exactly is rum? It is a spirit made from distilling sugarcane juice, sugar cane syrup (concentrated ... His family own and run Puerto Rican business Destileria ...

Over the years, Puerto Rico has also established itself as one of the Caribbean’s most notable rum producers, with both world-renowned and small-scale operations found all across the island.

Three outstanding rums made the New York World Spirits Competition World’s Best Rum final round. The finalists, underscore ...

who grew up visiting her grandparents in South Carolina where sugar cane was also a treat in their hometown of Dillon. But for Jackson, an African American, it was her first taste of Puerto Rican ...

Robert Curley A visit to Puerto Rico wouldn't be complete without tasting one of its best-known beverages: rum. The spirit, derived from sugar cane, is one of Puerto Rico's top exports and the ...

Hacienda La Esperanza is a 2,000 acre preserve on the northern side of Puerto Rico. It started as a sugar cane plantation ... greeted us with a taste of local rum. Their dogs Koko and Luna ...

Puerto Rico has Caribbean beaches, historical ambiance and a vibrant culture. Perhaps the biggest draw for American retirees is that it's easy to relocate to Puerto Rico. Here's what you need to ...

A guided tour of the family-founded Bacardi Rum Distillery offers a historic view of San Juan and Puerto Rico through its ...