Wow, can it be National Rum Day again already? Last year we presented The Drought-Ender, a wonderful way to savor the earthy funk of Smith & Cross rum from Jamaica. Elsewhere in the tropics, on the island of Martinique, you'll encounter a whole other class of pungent herbal spirits known as rhum agricole. more ›

Tomorrow is National Rum Day. Normally we make fun of silly, profit-driven holidays designed by PR flacks, but in this case we’re totally on board. It may have something to do with the fact that we love drinking rum cocktails on mild summer days like this one. Here are a couple of drinks to try out on your friends this weekend! more ›