Rum’s Role in Medicine
In the 19th century, doctors reached for rum as antiseptic, anesthetic, and tropical tonic — proving once and for all that medicine was basically a cocktail with homework. Continue reading Rum’s Role in Medicine
Tag: History
The End of Prohibiton
On the night of December 5th, 1933, bars across America raised their glasses to liberation—a rebellion against 13 years of enforced teetotalism. Prohibition, coined the Noble Experiement by J. Edgar Hoover, a bold experiment in moral improvement, had gone out with a spectacular fizz, proving that nothing makes the heart grow fonder like forbidding people from doing it. Who the Party Poopers WereProhibition kicked off … Continue reading The End of Prohibiton
Pouring the Past
Rum has a dark history… Continue reading Pouring the Past
The Currency of Rum
In the 18th century, rum served as a key trade currency, influencing economies, politics, and revolutions while also being intricately linked to the transatlantic slave trade. Continue reading The Currency of Rum
Rum Running in LA’s Secret Tunnels
A-listers might not be getting lattes in the underground tunnels in LA but they certainly were getting rum back in prohibition days. Continue reading Rum Running in LA’s Secret Tunnels
The Classic Daiquiri
That’s classic daiquiri!
Simple and delish!
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The Real McCoy
The True Story of Rum Runner Bill McCoy Have you ever heard the saying ‘The Real McCoy?’ Well, that’s got rum to thank. It all hails back to the days of prohibition and rum running. Back in the days of prohibition the demand for liquor soared. And like all black-market demands, some shady characters stepped up to fill that need. Booze flowed freely – if … Continue reading The Real McCoy
Welcome to the Rumosphere
The author’s journey from a Bahamas sailing adventure to a restaurant in Northern BC is intertwined with a deepening love for rum. This culminates in the creation of a podcast called “The Dark & Stormy History of Rum.” Continue reading Welcome to the Rumosphere
Black Tot Day
In 1970, the British Royal Navy ended the daily rum ration, or “tot,” after 239 years of tradition. The legacy lives on, with Pusser’s Rum as the preferred spirit and special occasions still honoring the tradition. Continue reading Black Tot Day
Columbus’ Sweet Discovery
Summary:
Christopher Columbus’ journey to the New World led to the introduction of sugar and the founding of Hispanola, affecting the Caribbean’s history. Continue reading Columbus’ Sweet Discovery
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