Rum

• N.B. distillery paying tribute to one of Canada’s most notorious bootleggers

  A.J. Violette rum is now available online and will make its way to legal liquor stores later this fall.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
  
• A report from Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest 2023

  Reggae Sumfest is one of Jamaica's biggest annual music events. It's a great excuse for heading to the Caribbean in the middle of summer.

  Entertainment

  Jul 29, 2023
  
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• N.L. liquor corp. reviewing Old Sam Rum in light of racist branding concerns

  The corporation "identified a potential issue with the Old Sam branding," following public discussions about depictions of Black people.

  Consumer

  Jun 19, 2020
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• Tourists chase an authentic Newfoundland welcome through ‘screech-in’ ceremony

  The essentials of the Newfoundland welcoming: newcomers take a shot of rum, taste a bite of fried bologna - also known as "Newfoundland steak"- and kiss a codfish before reciting: "Long may your big jib draw."

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2019
• Ironworks Distillery sending rum from N.S. on around-the-world journey for better tasting spirit

  Four barrels of rum from Lunenburg's Ironworks Distillery will spend the next 15 months in the cargo hold of the three-masted tall ship Picton Castle.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2018
• Nova Scotia kindles sudden explosion in craft distilleries

  The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation says 12 of the province's 16 distilleries have popped up in the last five years, serving rum, gin, vodka and other spirits.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2018
• Obama administration removes limits on Cuban rum and cigars

  The Obama administration announced Friday that it is eliminating a $100 limit on the value of Cuban rum and cigars that American travellers can bring back from the island.

  Money

  Oct 14, 2016