Decoding Guyana's Estates and Stills
One advantage of rum from independent bottlers is that the label usually says which distillery made it. Many Caribbean distilleries have distinct flavor profiles, so this information can provide a strong clue regarding how the rum in a bottle tastes.
Rum regions: Saint Lucia
Unlike islands like Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba and Martinique which were flagships of Caribbean rum-making for centuries, St. Lucia’s reputation as a top-tier rum maker came more recently. This isn’t to say St. Lucia is new to making rum …